Fruit tree comparisons
 Napoleon Bigarreau | |
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| A traditional white cherry, with an excellent flavour and appearance. | |
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Growing
| Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Warm climates |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
| Cropping | Good |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
| Flavour style (apples) | Sweet/Sharp |
Problems
| Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | |
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| Canker | Very susceptible |
| Fruit splitting | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Cherry trees Napoleon Bigarreau | |
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Red |