1. Benton® cv.'PC7146-8' (PP#15,847)

   Ripens 2-3 days ahead of Bing.
   Notable for its large, high quality dark red fruit of superior flavor, and for its early ripening time, a few days before Bing. Blooms later than Bing, consistently crops well, has lower susceptibility to rain cracking than Bing, and is self fertile. Developed as part of a controlled breeding program at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center at Prosser, WA.

2. Bing

   Ripens late May–early June
   The leading sweet cherry that has set the standard in California. It produces large fruit that is firm and juicy sweet. The fruit color ranges from deep garnet to nearly black. Pollinators include Black Tartarian, Brooks, Early Burlat, Rainer and Lapins.

3. Black Tartarian

   A small black fruit that is very soft. The tree is very upright and blooms early and the fruit set is heavy. It is also an excellent pollinator for Bing.

4. Brooks

   Ripens 10–14 days ahead of Bing
   A very large fruit that is firm with an exceptional flavor. There are very few doubles in the fruit set in hotter climates. It is suceptable to severe cracking in the rain. Pollinators for Brooks are Bing, Rainer, Early Burlat and Tulare.

5. Chelan™ cv.'PC7146-23' (PP#8,545)

   Ripens about 2 weeks ahead of Bing
   A dark red fruit. The growth has not been found to be vigorous, but the fruit tends to set very heavy. Fruit set needs to be managed to obtain its large size. Pollinators include Index and Bing. It should be noted that Chelan® is not compatible on Mahaleb.

6. Coral

   Ripens early season
   Coral is a low-acid cherry with glossy dark flesh and very sweet flavor that is similar to Bing. The fruit is firm and large to very large. Coral requires a pollenizer. Both Bing and Brooks work well.

7. Cowiche™ cv. 'PC7903-2'

   Ripens 4-7 days ahead of Bing
   Strongly flavored very large dark red cherry with excellent firmness. Very productive variety. Bloom is mid season and compatible with Bing, Van, Rainier, and Tieton® PC7144-6 cv. The fruit stem is long and thick.
   

8. Early Burlat

   Ripens ahead of both Brooks and Chelan®
   Early Burlat is a very early ripening cherry. The fruit tends to be on the soft side but it is an excellent pollinator for Bing.

9. Lapins

   Ripens late June–mid July
   Lapins is a self fruitful cherry that has excellent quality fruit that is resistant to cracking. It is a good backyard cherry because you can plant just one tree. While Lapins is self fruitful, it also acts as a good pollenator for other sweet cherries.

10. Larian

    Ripens approximately one week before Bing
    Somewhat large, colored fruit with good firmness. Resists cracking, spurs and doubles.

Ripening dates shown are approximate for Fresno and will vary with season and location.