Sweetheart
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | High ± 1000 ICU |
| Vigour | Strong |
| Growth habit | Spreading |
| Crotch angles | Semi Spreading |
| Tree size | Medium to Large |
| Flowering | 3rd Week of August* |
| Full bloom | 4th Week of August* |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-Fruitful |
| Bearing habit | One-year old Shoots and Spurs |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to High |
Thinning
| Pollinator | N/A |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | - |
| Intensity of flowers | Medium to High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 3th Week December* |
| Control cultivar | - |
| Production (kg/tree) | Productive |
| Fruit size distribution | 23mm (Average cheek diameter) |
| Shape | Heart shaped |
| Skin colour | Dark Red |
| Flesh colour | Pink |
| Eating quality | Sweet, 19-23°Brix |
| Texture | Firm |
| Storage ability | Good, Long storage ability |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Cherries |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | Summerland, Canada |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | Not eligible |