Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Sapalta
Climate Zones:
Zones 3-8
Notes:
The medium-sized, purple fruits have sweet red flesh of excel-
lent quality. Used for processing. Grows to 15 feet tall with a 10-foot
spread. Pollinate with another cherry-plum hybrid.
Dwarf Sour-Cherry Hybrids
(P. cerasus × P. fruticosa)
Carmen Jewel (SK Carmen Jewel)
Climate Zones:
Zones 2-8
Notes:
The dark red fruits are suitable for processing. Grows 6-8 feet
tall. Train as an open-centered bush. A University of Saskatchewan in-
troduction. Related varieties in the Saskatchewan releases that are
suitable for testing include 'Crimson Passion', 'Juliet', and 'Romeo'. Self-
fruitful.
Evans
Climate Zones:
Zones 3-8
Notes:
Slightly larger fruits than for 'Carmen Jewel' (above). The bright
red fruits have clear juice and are suitable for processing. Grows
12-14 feet tall. Train to a single trunk. A University of Saskatchewan
introduction. Self-fruitful.
