Washington State University Cherry Cultivar Releases



Glacier™
Parents: Stella x Early Burlat
Cross made in 1971 by Tom Toyama.
Tested as PC7144-7.

Glacier sweet cherry Glacier sweet cherry

U.S. Plant Patent (#8051) assigned to Washington State University Research Foundation
and licensed in North America to the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute.

     Glacier™ is a large mid-season, self-fruitful black, round sweet cherry. It is not as firm as Bing, so it may not be suitable for shipping to long-distance markets. Its large size and self-fruitful characteristic make it most suitable for home growers. Its stems are long and slender. The flesh is dark-red and juicy.


Glacier sweet cherry

     Glacier™ is a late blooming variety so it may avoid damage from spring frosts. It is self-fertile so it doesn't need cross-pollinizers.

     Production and compatibility of Glacier™ on rootstocks other than Mazzard is unknown at this time.