Fruit tree comparisons
 Merchant | |
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| An early-season black/red cherry with a good flavour. | |
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Growing
| Cherry trees Merchant | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Cherry trees Merchant | |
|---|---|
| Picking season | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
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Identification
| Cherry trees Merchant | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Blossom colour | White |
| Fruit colour | Black |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |