Despite their oddness, native cherries in the bush are biodiversity hotspots. My camera trap data show they preferentially attract echidnas, possums, foxes, swamp wallabies, white-winged choughs and bronzewing pigeons. Summerfield says she is excited for her role as an ambassador for Young, and will continue working with her chosen charity, PCYC Young. Her favourite way to enjoy cherries? “I just like to eat them, normally – off the tree.” Sour Cherries ( Prunus cerasus L.) are mostly used in processed products such as freezing, canning and juices or typically preserved and used in cooking or for making cherry brandy. There are more than 80 different varieties or selections of cherries grown within Australia that have their own unique properties, growing and harvesting requirements. Sounds like we provided you a lot of pleasure too, so we are glad to know the pleasure was mutual :D

Empress cherries are a medium‐sized, deep plum‐coloured variety with a subtly sweet flavour. Look for them early in the season.Bannister is in full agreement: “You can’t go wrong with fresh cherries this time of year. I’d say the best way to eat them is straight from the box.” Five ways with cherries Only the ultra-premium vodkas are made to a gold standard and AU Vodka is exactly that. Their stellar collection of flavoured vodka continues to grow with the invention of its newest member – AU Red Cherry! Thanks so much for the 5 star and detailed review, we really appreciate it and was such a pleasure to read it!

A fourth-generation cherry grower, Batinich says damage and unpredictability from the weather, buyers expecting cherry supplies and Covid have made this season one of the hardest he’s experienced. Nonetheless, he is looking forward to his harvests of the Lapins, Simone and Regina varieties: “The quality of the later-season fruit is exceptional.” Charity queen Ashlenn Bannister, cherry queen Trudi Summerfield and runner-up Rachael Smyth at the cherry festival coronation dinner. Photograph: National Cherry Festival Lewis Seedling is an early variety, medium‐sized with dark red skin, firm flesh and deep, sweet flavour. Cadbury Cherry Ripe is the oldest and most popular chocolate bar in Australia that gives you ‘the big cherry taste’!" according to the description. "Ripe juicy cherries with moist coconut all covered in Cadbury's ‘Old Gold’ rich dark chocolate."Stella cherries are available from mid‐December and are a popular addition to many Christmas tables. They are a medium to large heart‐ shaped variety and are dark‐red with sweet, firm flesh. Using the espalier/palmette method of pruning creates a fantastic feature while having the advantage of being able to hang a net over them easily. Burlat cherries (also known as Early Burlat) are a large variety, available from early December. Burlat’s have red skin, golden flesh and a subtle, sweet flavour. Test your soil. Remember: your soil is unique. Ensure you test your soil before changing anything! A simple ribbon test to determine your soil structure, and a pH test to determine soil acidity, are a good start. NSW DPI has a helpful article on soil structure tests . We suggest you do this six weeks before planting – and respond to the results as listed below:

This method involves the removal of the leading branch and selecting four or five evenly distributed outwards facing branches. The aim of this method is to produce a shorter, wider tree. This system can be more difficult to control than the others if left unmanaged when older, and it requires more space. It is, however, more intuitive for beginner gardeners and provided you have the space, is a great method to get started. Did you know we are one of the only online retailers in Australia who offer a minimum 365 day warranty on all items? This way you can shop with confidence that your pleasure really is in safe hands if something does go wrong.

Lambert is a sweet, mild variety. They are a medium, heart‐shaped cherry with red skin and firm flesh. Van cherries are a medium to large, slightly‐squat heart‐shaped variety with dark brown‐red skin and sweet red flesh. Van cherries are available mid‐season.

Morello is a classic sour cherry variety. Morello’s are small to medium‐sized with dark skin and flesh and are popular in baking and desserts.

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Just for some context for other readers, after going over the operating and trouble shooting steps with Karen, we organized a return so we could see what was happening with the item. Rainier cherries are a medium, heart‐shaped variety with creamy‐ pink skin and white flesh. They have a delicate honey flavour.