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Cherry trees
Knight's Early Black

A traditional English early-season black cherry
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Growing


Cherry trees
Knight's Early Black
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersAverage
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Mild damp climates
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Using


Cherry trees
Knight's Early Black
Picking seasonEarly
Keeping (of fruit)1-3 days
CroppingGood
Food usesEating fresh
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Problems


Cherry trees
Knight's Early Black
Disease resistanceGood
CankerSome resistance
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Identification


Cherry trees
Knight's Early Black
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Blossom colourWhite
Fruit colourBlack
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