Black Republican Cherry – Plant and Crop Profile

A cluster of Black Republican Cherries hanging on the tree.

Black Republican Cherries can be traced to Oregon of the 1860s. It was bred and named by Mr. Seth Lewelling a Civil Rights advocate, abolitionist, and reputed participant in the Underground Railroad. He named it ‘Republican’ due to his beliefs in Equal Rights. The fruit is smaller than most other cherries but is firm and … Read more

Cherry Fruit Worms

Identification / Diagnosis of Cherry Fruit Worm Infestation Cherry Fruit worms cause severe damage in blueberries, cranberries and Cherries. It causes its injury by boring into the fruit. The larvae bore through the epidermis shortly after they hatch. This early injury can be detected in a few days. The larvae may feed extensively just below … Read more