Cherry Early Rivers

A very early variety of sweet cherry, Cherry Early Rivers was bred in England in the mid-19th century. The fruit is very large, heart-shaped and glossy, with almost black skin and flesh and a small stone; very good, sweet flavour. Vigorous, spreading tree, heavy, regular cropper. Best trained against a warm wall, as the flowers are at risk from early frosts and the fruit from birds. Only prune in summer. Pollination partners: Noir de Gubin, Merton Glory, Lapins, Stella.

Site: Warm, sheltered, sunny site
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Full sun
Pick: from late June
Keep: Does not keep
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Pollination Group 1
Uses: Eating and preserving

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Please Note : Our fruit trees are pre pruned at the nursery.

Cherry Early Rivers is a great choice for enjoying fresh fruit or for canning and preserving. Plant it in a warm, sunny spot with well-drained soil. Train it against a warm wall to protect from frosts and birds. Prune only in summer. It’s hardy and belongs to Pollination Group 1. Harvest from late June as it doesn’t keep well. Keep in mind that our fruit trees are pre-pruned at the nursery.