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Claim Types: description_snippet:4, fruit_color:3, flavor_profile:2, recommendation_context:2, culinary_use:1, fruit_size:1, growth_habit:1, keeping_quality:1, rootstock_compatibility:1, taxon_context:1 | Open evidence summary JSON | Open citation drawer JSON
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Evans is a cherry cultivar mentioned here only as a comparison with University of Saskatchewan sour cherry selections. The available sources do not describe its origin, parentage, breeder, or release history. They do place it in prairie cherry growing discussions and use it as a benchmark for hardiness and fruit color comparisons. [S1] [S2]
The clearest evidence is about winter injury. In the winter of 2008/2009, Bob Bors reported that Evans had about 80% death or dieback at the observed site while discussing other cherries in the same conditions. [S1] [S2] This is a specific local hardiness observation, not a general hardiness rating for all regions. [S1] [S2]
One later comparison suggests Evans fruit is a less intense red than Juliet, which was described as a deeper burgundy red. [S2] This is the only fruit quality detail present here. These sources do not support descriptions of size, flavor, season, storage, productivity, or plant habit. [S2]
Because the evidence is limited, Evans remains only lightly defined in this summary. These sources show it was known well enough to serve as a comparison cherry in prairie breeding notes, but they do not establish its fuller cultivar history or characteristics. [S1] [S2]
Summary source basis
This summary currently draws chiefly from Dwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies, with 2 additional supporting sources linked below.
Selected source quotations
“There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry.”
— Dwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies, p3
“SK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.”
— Dwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies, p6
“That winter was very bad for other cherries, our Evans was 80% dead.”
— Carmine Jewel Notes: Based on observations from 2004 to 2009, p1
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Zone assertions are structured rows. Hardiness claim text appears in evidence claims and page-linked citations.
| Zone Min | Zone Max | Zone Text | Assertion Type | Outcome | Location | Confidence |
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| Document | Title/URL | Rights | Claims | Relationships | History Events | Pages | Snippets |
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| 145 | Dwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies | unknown | 16 | 0 | 0 | p3 p6 | The page contrasts Evans with SK Carmine Jewel as varieties currently available for prairie gardeners on opposite ends of the colour spectrum.; Evan's Cherry is described as a bright red variety, but this type usually ha |
| 107 | Carmine Jewel Notes: Based on observations from 2004 to 2009 | unknown | 2 | 0 | 0 | p1 | Evans is mentioned as another cherry used for winter hardiness comparison.; During the winter of 2008/2009 at this location, Evans was reported to be 80% dead. |
| 108 | Juliet Notes: Based on observations in 2008 & 2009 | unknown | 2 | 0 | 0 | p1 p2 | Evans is used as a comparator with less intense fruit color than Juliet.; In the winter of 2008/2009, Evans had 80% dieback. |
| Document | Page | Claim Type | Claim | Quote | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | p6 | description_snippet | The page contrasts Evans with SK Carmine Jewel as varieties currently available for prairie gardeners on opposite ends of the colour spectrum. | SK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p6 | fruit_color | Evan's Cherry is described as a bright red variety, but this type usually has yellow or slightly pink juice. | SK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p6 | culinary_use | Bright red varieties such as Evan's Cherry are preferred for pies, preserves, and toppings because of their bright red colour. | SK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p6 | flavor_profile | Taste tests indicate that most people enjoy the fresh taste of Evans and SK Carmine Jewel late in the season, although tartness does not completely disappear. | SK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p6 | recommendation_context | Evans is described as a mid-season cultivar, compared with SK Carmine Jewel as very early. | SK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | keeping_quality | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans water retention after freezing is listed as 41%. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | flavor_profile | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans soluble solids are listed as 12.4 Brix. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | description_snippet | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans season is listed as August. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | fruit_size | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans average fruit weight is listed as 4.4 grams. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | fruit_color | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans fruit colour is listed as bright red and juice colour as pink tint/clear. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | growth_habit | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans height is listed as 4 to 4.6 m (12 to 14 ft.). | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | taxon_context | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans is listed as P. cerasus. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | entry_hardiness_observation | The author guesses Evans is zone 3a, while noting uncertainty about how far north these relatively new releases can be grown. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | rootstock_compatibility | Evans Cherry is described as being on its own rootstock, meaning no grafting problems. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | description_snippet | Evans Cherry is described with showy white spring blossoms and dark green glossy summer leaves, shared with SK Carmine Jewel. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 145 | p3 | recommendation_context | Evans Cherry is one of two sour cherry cultivars described as available for prairie gardeners. | There are two cultivars of sour cherries available for prairie gardeners: Sk Carmine Jewel and Evans Cherry. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p2 | fruit_color | Evans is used as a comparator with less intense fruit color than Juliet. | it is a deep burgundy red which is much more intense than ... ‘Evans’. | page_block:0.90 |
| 108 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | In the winter of 2008/2009, Evans had 80% dieback. | That winter was very bad for our Evans which had 80% dieback. | page_block:0.90 |
| 107 | p1 | description_snippet | Evans is mentioned as another cherry used for winter hardiness comparison. | That winter was very bad for other cherries, our Evans was 80% dead. | page_block:0.90 |
| 107 | p1 | entry_hardiness_observation | During the winter of 2008/2009 at this location, Evans was reported to be 80% dead. | That winter was very bad for other cherries, our Evans was 80% dead. | page_block:0.90 |
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| Type | Claim | Confidence |
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| description_snippet | The page contrasts Evans with SK Carmine Jewel as varieties currently available for prairie gardeners on opposite ends of the colour spectrum. | 0.93 |
| fruit_color | Evan's Cherry is described as a bright red variety, but this type usually has yellow or slightly pink juice. | 0.96 |
| culinary_use | Bright red varieties such as Evan's Cherry are preferred for pies, preserves, and toppings because of their bright red colour. | 0.98 |
| flavor_profile | Taste tests indicate that most people enjoy the fresh taste of Evans and SK Carmine Jewel late in the season, although tartness does not completely disappear. | 0.96 |
| recommendation_context | Evans is described as a mid-season cultivar, compared with SK Carmine Jewel as very early. | 0.98 |
| keeping_quality | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans water retention after freezing is listed as 41%. | 0.95 |
| flavor_profile | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans soluble solids are listed as 12.4 Brix. | 0.95 |
| description_snippet | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans season is listed as August. | 0.95 |
| fruit_size | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans average fruit weight is listed as 4.4 grams. | 0.96 |
| fruit_color | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans fruit colour is listed as bright red and juice colour as pink tint/clear. | 0.96 |
| growth_habit | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans height is listed as 4 to 4.6 m (12 to 14 ft.). | 0.96 |
| taxon_context | In the 1999 comparison table, Evans is listed as P. cerasus. | 0.96 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | The author guesses Evans is zone 3a, while noting uncertainty about how far north these relatively new releases can be grown. | 0.89 |
| rootstock_compatibility | Evans Cherry is described as being on its own rootstock, meaning no grafting problems. | 0.92 |
| description_snippet | Evans Cherry is described with showy white spring blossoms and dark green glossy summer leaves, shared with SK Carmine Jewel. | 0.88 |
| recommendation_context | Evans Cherry is one of two sour cherry cultivars described as available for prairie gardeners. | 0.97 |
| fruit_color | Evans is used as a comparator with less intense fruit color than Juliet. | 0.83 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | In the winter of 2008/2009, Evans had 80% dieback. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | Evans is mentioned as another cherry used for winter hardiness comparison. | 0.84 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | During the winter of 2008/2009 at this location, Evans was reported to be 80% dead. | 0.95 |
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