Tamara

Short description of the species

Botanical name
Tamara
Latin name
Prunus cerassus
Variety
Tamara
Scientific name
Prunus cerassus
Ripening
5th–6th cherry week (3–4 days after the Kordia).
Flowering
Mid-early.
Pollination
Vanda, Burlat, Kordia, Sweetheart
Fruits/bearing
Early and very high productivity; fruit weight 12 g.
Growth
Standard, moderately vigorous growth, upright growth habit suitable for spindle training systems.
Health condition
Moderately resistant to susceptible to moniliosis; susceptible to fruit cracking.
Flowers suscetibility to frost
Moderate sensitivity to spring frost
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Interesting

Tamara is known for producing very large fruits (often around 12 g or more), which places it among the larger-fruited sweet cherry cultivars. This, combined with its high productivity, makes it particularly attractive for commercial growers targeting high-value markets.
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Usage

Fresh market sweet cherry.
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