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Early Rivers



One of the ealiest cherry varieties to ripen. Once widely grown in Kent.

Origin: Kent UK,

Pollination: Early Rivers is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

We are now closed for the season. Ordering for winter 2024/25 will be enabled from Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Characteristics of Early Rivers cherry trees

UseDessert
ColourDark Red
FlavourSweet
Fruit size
Picking time
Season of useEarly
Tree vigour
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Disease resistanceBacterial Canker - Susceptible
Pollination date0
Pollination groupA
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
Incompatibility group1
PollinatorsPollination partners