The Vineland Research Station of the University of Guelph in Canada has recently released a new early-ripening sweet cherry variety characterized by large fruit size, good firmness, excellent quality, and reasonable tolerance to cracking.
Already trialed for several years in various countries and regions, including British Columbia (Canada), Washington State (USA), Zaragoza (Spain), Chile (at several locations), and New Zealand, the new variety has been patented and commercialized by Calissi Farm under the name Prism® V690630*.
Prism® cherries are highly attractive, with large fruit size and a shape ranging from kidney-shaped to round and slightly flattened. The fruit features mahogany-colored skin, dark red to nearly black flesh, and a medium-length stem.
The cherries are firm and flavorful, showing excellent resistance to brown rot and good resistance to rain-induced cracking. The fruit also has a well-balanced sugar-to-acid ratio.
Prism® trees have a spreading growth habit, are productive, and exhibit moderate resistance to bacterial canker.
Prism® comes into bearing early and is self-fertile (compatibility group O, universal pollen donor). Due to its self-fertility, appropriate pruning is required to prevent excessive fruit set.
The variety has also performed well under low-chill conditions.
James Calissi
Calissi Farm
James@calissifarms.com
26 Oct 2026
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