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Dwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies

Document 145

Title: Dwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies

Source URL: https://research-groups.usask.ca/fruit/documents/cherrys/cherries.pdf

Archive provenance: raw historical corpus ingest queue backfill 2026-05-02 | source_site=research-groups.usask.ca | institution=University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program | local_archive=/home/doug/src/pomologica/data/raw/manual/ingest_queue/discovery_round_04_second_corpus/cherries.pdf

Type: pdf | Language: en | Rights: unknown

Aliases: 1 | Provenance events: 2 | Evidence claims: 69

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Document Metadata

Institution: University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program

Publisher: University of Saskatchewan Fruit Program

Site: research-groups.usask.ca

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Type: breeding/history handout

Metadata source: intake_manifest_v1

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495offered_by_candidate_nurseryWater Retention AfterGrowers145
494offered_by_candidate_nurseryWater Retention AfterForestry Farm145
493offered_by_candidate_nurseryWater Retention AfterPfra Tree Nursery145
492offered_by_candidate_nurseryBriGrowers145
491offered_by_candidate_nurseryBriForestry Farm145
490offered_by_candidate_nurseryBriPfra Tree Nursery145
489offered_by_candidate_nurseryCeption Is The EvanGrowers145
488offered_by_candidate_nurseryCeption Is The EvanForestry Farm145
487offered_by_candidate_nurseryCeption Is The EvanPfra Tree Nursery145
486mentioned_in_documentGrowersDwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies145
485mentioned_in_documentForestry FarmDwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies145
484mentioned_in_documentPfra Tree NurseryDwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies145
483mentioned_in_documentUniversity Of SaskatchewanDwarf Sour Cherries for the Prairies145
482cross_parentBriWater Retention After145

History Records

IDTypeYearLabel
1043year_reference1980Year reference 1980
1047cross_event1980A noticeable e x ception is the Evan
1048cross_event1980Bri x Water retention after
1049institution_mention1980University Of Saskatchewan
1050nursery_mention1980Pfra Tree Nursery
1051nursery_mention1980Forestry Farm
1052nursery_mention1980Growers
1046year_reference1985Year reference 1985
1044year_reference1996Year reference 1996
1045year_reference1999Year reference 1999

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Cultivar: Sk Carmine Jewel

Pages in document: p3 p5 p6

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3introduction_sentenceFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.
5explicit_cultivar_reference7. SK Carmine Jewel should be trained as a tall bush, similar to the way Saskatoons are grown. Although more research is needed on this, probably an open centered, vase like bush would be ideal.
6explicit_cultivar_referenceSK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.

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3release_year_referenceThe source ties SK Carmine Jewel's origin to crosses begun in 1985 by Dr. Cecil Stushnoff and Rick Sawatsky at the University of Saskatchewan.0.9
3entry_pedigreeSK Carmine Jewel originated from crosses of P. eminens with the Minnesota cultivar North Star.0.96
3breeder_referenceSK Carmine Jewel is associated with breeding work by Dr. Cecil Stushnoff and Rick Sawatsky at the University of Saskatchewan.0.94
3growth_habitSK Carmine Jewel is described as having an optimum tree size for picking.0.9
3flavor_profileThe source states SK Carmine Jewel had much improved fruit quality compared with preceding material.0.84
3recommendation_contextSK Carmine Jewel is one of two sour cherry cultivars described as available for prairie gardeners.0.97
3description_snippetSK Carmine Jewel is described with showy white spring blossoms and dark green glossy summer leaves, shared with Evans Cherry.0.88
3rootstock_compatibilitySK Carmine Jewel is described as being on its own rootstock, meaning no grafting problems.0.92
3entry_hardiness_observationThe author guesses SK Carmine Jewel is zone 2a and probably more cold hardy than Evans because of shorter stature and Mongolian Cherry lineage.0.88
3taxon_contextIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel is listed as P. x kerrasis.0.95
3growth_habitIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel height is listed as 2 to 2.6 m. (6 to 8 ft.).0.96
3fruit_colorIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel fruit colour is listed as dark red and juice colour as bright red.0.96
3fruit_sizeIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel average fruit weight is listed as 4.0 grams.0.96
3description_snippetIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel season is listed as mid July to Mid Aug.0.95
3flavor_profileIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel soluble solids are listed as 14.0 Brix.0.95
3keeping_qualityIn the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel water retention after freezing is listed as 66%.0.95
5growth_habitRecommended for this cultivar is training as a tall bush with an open-centered, vase-like architecture.0.96
5recommendation_contextOpen-centered, vase-like shrub form is presented as likely ideal for this cultivar under the current management context.0.9
5anecdote_snippetManagement note appears in an enumerated recommendation sequence, indicating practical on-farm observation rather than controlled trial protocol.0.68
5description_snippetListed directly among late-step cultivation guidance for the dwarf sour cherry material set.0.91
6recommendation_contextSK Carmine Jewel is described as a very early cultivar in comparison with Evans, which is mid season.0.98
6flavor_profileTaste 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
6culinary_useDark cherries such as SK Carmine Jewel have intensely coloured juice preferred for juice, wine, jelly, dairy products, and baked goods.0.97
6fruit_colorSK Carmine Jewel is used as an example of a dark cherry with intensely coloured juice.0.97
6description_snippetThe page contrasts SK Carmine Jewel with Evans as varieties currently available for prairie gardeners on opposite ends of the colour spectrum.0.94

Inherited Context

  • p3: P. x kerrasis | P. eminens lineage | Prunus eminens | Prunus cerasus | Prunus x kerrasis | dwarf sour cherry | prairie sour cherry cultivar | Mongolian Cherry lineage | dwarf sour cherries | hybrid sour cherries | Two types of hybrid sour cherries | Prunus eminens or Mongolia
  • p5: dwarf sour cherry cultivars | Prunus cerasus selections | prairie dwarf cherry entries | dwarf sour cherry development program | Training and cultural form | Pollination | Pests and diseases | Harvesting | University of Saskatchewan fruit research and breeding context | Bob B
  • p6: sour cherry | Prunus | Prunus eminens | dwarf sour cherries | Prunus eminens cherries | Harvest season and harvest method | Fresh eating | Processing uses | University of Saskatchewan | University of Saskatchewan dwarf sour cherry breeding and evaluation program | Prairies |

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3release_year_referenceFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.The source ties SK Carmine Jewel's origin to crosses begun in 1985 by Dr. Cecil Stushnoff and Rick Sawatsky at the University of Saskatchewacultivar 2317Open Review parse
3entry_pedigreeFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.SK Carmine Jewel originated from crosses of P. eminens with the Minnesota cultivar North Star.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3breeder_referenceFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.SK Carmine Jewel is associated with breeding work by Dr. Cecil Stushnoff and Rick Sawatsky at the University of Saskatchewan.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3growth_habitFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.SK Carmine Jewel is described as having an optimum tree size for picking.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3flavor_profileFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.The source states SK Carmine Jewel had much improved fruit quality compared with preceding material.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.SK Carmine Jewel is one of two sour cherry cultivars described as available for prairie gardeners.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3description_snippetFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.SK Carmine Jewel is described with showy white spring blossoms and dark green glossy summer leaves, shared with Evans Cherry.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3rootstock_compatibilityFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.SK Carmine Jewel is described as being on its own rootstock, meaning no grafting problems.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3entry_hardiness_observationFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.The author guesses SK Carmine Jewel is zone 2a and probably more cold hardy than Evans because of shorter stature and Mongolian Cherry lineacultivar 2317Open Review parse
3taxon_contextFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.In the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel is listed as P. x kerrasis.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3fruit_colorFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.In the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel fruit colour is listed as dark red and juice colour as bright red.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3fruit_sizeFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.In the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel average fruit weight is listed as 4.0 grams.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
3keeping_qualityFrom these crosses the new variety SK Carmine Jewel originated. This variety has an optimum tree size for picking and much improved fruit quality.In the 1999 comparison table, SK Carmine Jewel water retention after freezing is listed as 66%.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
6recommendation_contextSK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.SK Carmine Jewel is described as a very early cultivar in comparison with Evans, which is mid season.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
6flavor_profileSK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.Taste tests indicate that most people enjoy the fresh taste of Evans and SK Carmine Jewel late in the season, although tartness does not comcultivar 2317Open Review parse
6culinary_useSK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.Dark cherries such as SK Carmine Jewel have intensely coloured juice preferred for juice, wine, jelly, dairy products, and baked goods.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
6fruit_colorSK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.SK Carmine Jewel is used as an example of a dark cherry with intensely coloured juice.cultivar 2317Open Review parse
6description_snippetSK Carmine Jewel is a very early cultivar while Evans is mid season.The page contrasts SK Carmine Jewel with Evans as varieties currently available for prairie gardeners on opposite ends of the colour spectrucultivar 2317Open Review parse

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Linked Cultivars

IDCultivarEvidence / ClaimsRelationshipsHistory / PagesLink
2317Sk Carmine Jewel2100Open cultivar
309Evans1600Open cultivar
2264Bri141Open cultivar
2265Water Retention After141Open cultivar
2263Ception Is The Evan131Open cultivar
1730North Star400Open cultivar
2316Evan’S400Open cultivar
parsed onlyPrunus Emimins405No staging cultivar page yet
parsed onlyEvan'S204No staging cultivar page yet

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Relationships: 14

History events: 10

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tier_355autoUnclassified domain; requires manual source evaluation

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TypeValueConfidence
nursery_candidateGrowers0.58
nursery_candidateForestry Farm0.58
nursery_candidatePFRA Tree Nursery0.58
institution_candidateUniversity of Saskatchewan0.60
cultivar_candidateWater retention after0.60
cultivar_candidateBri0.60
cultivar_candidateception is the Evan0.60
taxon_keywordmalus0.65
taxon_keywordprunus0.75

Extracted Claims

TypeClaimConfidence
description_snippetIn an effort to make them sound more appealing, growers in the States have been calling them tart cherries.0.54
ornamental_useflowering time comes, a feather0.56
ornamental_usehedge but this method will not produce much fruit0.56
culinary_useJuice colour0.56
storage_durationKeep the0.56
storage_durationKeeping a cleared area a meter or so out from the truck will allow0.56
growth_habitweeping0.52
growth_habitdwarf0.52
nursery_referenceGrowers0.58
nursery_referenceForestry Farm0.58
nursery_referencePFRA Tree Nursery0.58
institution_referenceUniversity of Saskatchewan0.60
breeding_crossBri x Water retention after0.65
breeding_crossA noticeable e x ception is the Evan0.65
year_reference19850.55
year_reference19990.55
year_reference19960.55
year_reference19800.55
hardiness_zoneZone 90.80
hardiness_zoneZone 30.80
hardiness_zoneZone 20.80