Black Oliver
£19.75
A long established dessert cherry that arose in the West Midlands, areas of which became well known for their cherry growing. Produces medium sized cherries that ripen up to become black by early August. Dark red flesh sweet and juicy. Just grown on more vigorous Prunus F12.1 rootstock.
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