Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) BRJANSKAJA ROZOVAJA

Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) 'Brjanskaja Rozovaja'

A Russian champion in frost hardiness with sweet, crack-resistant fruits.

'Bryanskaya Rozovaya' is a Russian cherry variety, considered one of the most reliable and resilient varieties available. Its key feature is the extremely high frost hardiness of both its wood and flower buds, which allows it to produce a stable harvest even after the harshest winters. In addition, its sweet, crisp fruits are highly resistant to cracking and fungal diseases. Its partial self-fertility makes it an ideal choice for gardens in harsher climates.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Extreme frost hardiness: One of the most resilient varieties on the market, reliable even in colder regions.
• High crack resistance: The fruits do not crack even in rainy weather.
• High disease resistance: Reliably withstands common fungal diseases of cherries.
• Partially self-fertile: Will set fruit even without a pollinator, although one will increase the yield.
• Reliable productivity: Bears fruit early (in the 2nd-3rd year), abundantly, and regularly every year.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia, Bryansk
• Cross: Open pollination of the ‘Muskatnaya Chornaya’ variety
• Year of registration: 1993

Variety Characteristics

Tree

Growth is medium to strong, forming a spreading, easily trainable crown. It is partially self-fertile, but for maximum yields, the presence of another cherry tree is beneficial.

Fruit

• Size and shape: Medium-sized (4–4.5 g), round.
• Skin: Firm, glossy, pinkish-red on a yellow background.
• Flesh: Cream-colored, crisp, and juicy.
• Taste: Very sweet and delicious.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost hardiness: The variety is extremely frost-hardy (both wood and flower buds).
• Diseases: It has high resistance to fungal diseases.
• Cracking: The variety is highly resistant to cracking.

Growing Recommendations

• Suitability: An ideal variety for moderate and colder regions with a risk of late spring frosts and severe winters.
• Use: Excellent for fresh consumption; its firm flesh makes it suitable for transport.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid to late, in the second half of July.
• Eating maturity: Immediately after harvest.
• Storability: Intended for immediate consumption or quick processing.