Prunus avium ‘Florence’
A cultivar of Prunus avium L. ‘Large and obtuse heart-shaped. Skin pale amber, marbled with red, and mottled with bright red where exposed. Stalk two inches long, slender, deeply set. Flesh yellowish, firm, very juicy, sweet, and rich. Beginning and middle of August.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.55/1860].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This very fine cherry was imported from Florence some years ago by the late Mr. Houblon, of Hallingbury Place, in Essex. The original plant is now dead. It succeeds best trained against an east, or south-east wall.’ [George Lindley – Orchard guide p.152/1831].
The tree is vigorous, spreading and open. A late mid-season to late cherry of good quality which often cracks badly. Among cherries recommended by the Gardeners Chronicle. [Gard. Chron. 1852, Grubb].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [Cherry no.10/1850].
Notes
Published Apr 22, 2010 - 05:32 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2011 - 04:40 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Italy, Florence |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Dessert Cherry |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Florence
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| Confidence level | high |