Cherry tree

Abstract

A sweet cherry variety of the Bing type characterized by its ability to mature fruit in areas of high temperature and low humidity.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of fruiting cherry tree of the Bing type, essentially as described and illustrated, of vigorous, upright growth habit with large dark red fruit similar to the Black Tartarian variety but larger and generally having a sweeter more pleasing flavor; a tree which grows and fruits well in warm dry areas such as the south San Joaquin Valley in California and which bears abundant annual crops; the variety is further characterized by the keeping quality of its fruit, by abundant medium green foliage and ease of propagation by regular nursery methods.