Cherry ‘Van’

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: Average
• Ultimate size on Gisela 5 rootstock: 4 x 4m (10x10ft)
• Flowering period: April to May
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

A highly popular and deservedly praised mid-season dessert cherry with a firm, sweet flesh. The bright red fruit is resistant to cracking and is best enjoyed fresh from the tree though it can also be used for cooking and liqueur-making if you have a bountiful harvest. The fruits are medium-sized, with a sweet and full flavour, and smaller-than-average stones surrounded by plenty of cherry flesh. A great choice for cooler areas, ‘Van’ produces its delicious fruits ready for eating around the third week of July.

Pollination Information: Not self-fertile, this cherry requires another variety of cherry nearby. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group 3, however it is possible to use one from group 2 or 4 as well.