Cherry (Prunus avium) MADISSONI ROOSA

Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Madissoni roosa'

A frost-hardy Estonian variety with large and tasty fruits.

'Madissoni roosa' (which translates to "Madisson's Pink") is a high-quality Estonian cherry variety, prized for its reliability, high productivity, and resistance to frost and diseases. The fruits are large, round, and an attractive light red color. The flesh is yellowish-pink, fibrous, and has a harmonious, sweet-tart taste. The stone separates easily from the flesh. The variety is partially self-fertile and is recommended in Estonia for both commercial and home gardens, which confirms its quality and adaptability.

Main advantages of the variety:

• High productivity and large fruits.
• Frost-hardy and good disease resistance.
• Harmonious sweet-tart taste.
• Partially self-fertile.
• Easily separable stone.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Estonia
• Breeder: Emil Madissoon
• Year of registration: 2013

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is of medium vigor, with a sparse crown. It is partially self-fertile. Suitable pollinators to increase the yield include varieties like ‘Leningradskaya Chornaya’ or ‘Meelika’.

Fruit

• Size and shape: Large, round.
• Color: Light red.
• Flesh: Yellowish-pink, fibrous.
• Juice: Pinkish or colorless.
• Taste: Harmonious, sweet-tart.
• Stone: Separates easily from the flesh.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: Frost-resistant.
• Disease resistance: Good.

Growing Recommendations

• Suitability: It is included in the recommended assortment for both commercial and home gardens.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-July or a few days later.