Van cherry

The Van cultivar originated from open pollination of an "Empress Eugenie" tree.

The cross was made in 1936, selected in 1942, and introduced in 1944, with the resulting tree named in honor of horticulturalist J. R. Van Haarlen.

The Van cherry tree is hardy, vigorous, and a heavy bearer,[5] but overloading can cause it to produce small fruit.

[2] Its fruits are medium-sized, with dark red flesh and black skin, and sweet.

[3] Apart from Canada and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Van is also grown in Australia and Norway.