Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus) NANA

Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus) 'Nana'

Early Romanian variety with weaker vigor and high adaptability.

'Nana' is a Romanian sour cherry variety developed at the SCDP Băneasa station as a seedling from open pollination of the ‘Crisana’ variety. It is popular for its weak to medium vigor, which simplifies maintenance and harvesting. It is characterized by high resistance and the ability to adapt to various soil conditions.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Weaker vigor (suitable for smaller gardens).
• High and regular yield.
• Undemanding regarding soil.
• High resistance to frost and diseases.
• Good pollinator for other varieties.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Băneasa (breeder Popa Profirie)
• Origin: Seedling from open pollination of ‘Crisana’
• Registration: 1977

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Weak to medium strong.
• Crown: Spherical.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium to large, weighing 4.5 – 8 g.
• Shape and Color: Round. The color is dark red, glossy.
• Flesh and Juice: Flesh is red to pink, medium firm. Juice is weakly colored.
• Taste: Pleasant, sour to sweet-sour.
• Stone: Freestone (separates from flesh).
• Usage: Universal (fresh consumption, processing).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Hardy (both tree and flowers tolerate frost well).
• Disease resistance: Resistant.
• Requirements: Low maintenance, adapts well to various soil types.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile, also a good pollinator for other varieties.
• Bearing: Early onset, 3rd to 4th year after planting.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Early, June 15 – 25.
• Yield: High and regular.