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This is believed to be the original wild stock from which our modern Black Hearts and Bigarreau Cherries have been evolved by the cultivator.

The trees require much moisture, especially sorts with large leaves, such as the Bigarreau and Heart Cherries.

Florence is very large and late, succeeding the Bigarreau, but requires a warm soil and aspect.

Then cut back the branches to about 1 foot in length to an outer eye; the Bigarreau to 15 inches.

The branches should be 9 inches apart for Duke Cherries, 12 for Bigarreau.