Fruit tree comparisons
| Ornamental cherry trees Shosar | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| An upright fastigate flowering cherry with pink blossom and good autumn leaf colours. | Waterloo is a traditional English sweet cherry with a red / black skin. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Ornamental cherry trees Shosar | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates |
Using
| Ornamental cherry trees Shosar | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days | |
| Cropping | Good | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Ornamental cherry trees Shosar | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | |
| Bacterial canker | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Ornamental cherry trees Shosar | Cherry trees Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Flowering month | March | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | White |
| Fruit colour | Red / Black | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |