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2012 crop Denmark

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Prunus avium var. Forestry SelectionPrunus avium

var. Forestry Selection

Gean, Sweet Cherry, Wild Cherry

Prunus avium var. Forestry Selection

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Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

In a Nutshell:

* The hard, reddish-brown wood (cherry wood) is valued as a hardwood for woodturning, and making cabinets and musical instruments.

* Cherry wood is also used for smoking foods, particularly meats, in North America, as it lends a distinct and pleasant flavor to the product. more...

* The parents of these seeds were selected for their superior qualities relating to timber production and grown in a seed orchard in Denmark. more...