Cherry tree named ‘TF 7142’

Abstract

A new and distinct sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium) named TF 7142 is disclosed. TF 7142 is characterized by early maturing, and round-oblong shaped fruit that is dark in color.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of Cherry Tree as illustrated and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) FIG. 1 is a color photograph that illustrates near mature fruit clusters of TF 7142;

(2) FIG. 2 is a color photograph that illustrates full bloom of blossom cluster of the TF 7142;

(3) FIG. 3 is a color photograph that illustrates dormant fruiting spurs of the TF 7142;

(4) FIG. 4 is a color photograph that illustrates the TF 7142 mother tree at full dormancy;

(5) FIG. 5 is a color photograph that illustrates the foliage of the TF 7142;

(6) FIG. 6 is a color photograph that illustrates a comparison between the fruits of Bing, Chelan, Coral, and TF 7142 cherry varieties, as present in the same orchard on May 23, 2018; and

(7) FIG. 7 is a color photograph that illustrates of TF 7142 cherries at harvest maturity.

(8) The colors of these photographic illustrations may vary with lighting conditions and, therefore, color characteristics of this new variety should be determined with reference to the observations described herein, rather than from these illustrations alone.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(9) The following description is based on observations made during the 2016-2018 growing seasons at Zillah, Wash. It should be understood that the characteristics described will vary somewhat depending upon cultural practices and climatic conditions, and can vary with location and season. Quantified measurements are expressed as an average of measurements taken from a number of individual trees of the new variety. The measurements of any individual tree or any group of trees, of the new variety may vary from the stated average. All color references herein are based on The 2001 Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (4.sup.th edition). Tree: Size.For observed age and rootstock, considered moderate at approximately 12 feet tall and approximately 20 feet in diameter. Vigor.Considered moderately high. Branching habit.Upright and spreading. Density.Considered moderate. Form.Trained to open vase. Hardiness.Considered hardy for region. Production.Considered moderately high in precocity with a yield of 12 tons per acre based on yields of mature mother tree on Mazzard rootstock and a plant spacing of 20 feet20 feet. Bearing.Annual. Trunk (as measured at harvest maturity): Size.Circumference at 30 cm above ground is 112 cm. Texture.20% area smooth with the remainder considered as being rough. Color.Smooth texture color from the grey-green group 197B. Rough texture color from the grey group 201A. Lenticels.Numerous and prominent with a horizontal orientation. Length ranges from 15.4 mm to 52.7 mm with an average of 27.8 mm. Width ranges from 1.7 mm to 8.6 mm with an average of 4.1 mm. Number of lenticels average 18 per 9 square centimeters. Color is from grey group 201A. Branches (as measured at harvest maturity): Scaffold branches.Texture Mostly smooth. Size Circumference at 10 cm from trunk union ranges from 41.0 mm to 46.4 mm with an average of 41.1 mm. Angles as trained range from 60 degrees to 75 degrees from horizontal. Color From the greyed-purple group N186C. Lenticels Numerous averaging 14 per 9 square cm. Length ranges from 16.4 mm to 33.6 mm with an average of 24.3 mm. Width ranges from 3.6 mm to 8.8 mm with an average of 6.7 mm. Center color is from the greyed-purple group N186C, outer margin color from the white group N155A. Second year fruiting branches.Texture Smooth. Diameter Ranges from 5.6 mm to 8.8 mm at mid-point of growth with an average of 7.3 mm. Color From the grey-brown group 199A. Lenticels Moderate in number averaging 8 per running cm; are round in shape and range from 0.8 mm to 1.4 mm in diameter. Color from the grey-brown group 199C. Current year branches.Texture Smooth. Size Length ranges from 24.5 cm to 45 cm with an average of 34.6 cm. Diameter ranges from 3.6 mm to 5.2 mm, with an average of 4.5 mm at half-way point. Color Upper surface color from the grey-brown group 199A, lower surface color from the yellow-green group 145A. Internode length Ranges from 3.0 cm to 5.2 cm with an average of 4.5 cm. Lenticels moderate in number averaging 5 per running cm; small, round and ranging 1.2 mm to 1.4 mm in diameter; color is from the greyed-orange group 164D. Flower buds (as measured at full bud swell): Spur length.Ranges from 15.6 mm to 39.7 mm, with an average of 27.0 mm. Bud shape.Chordate. Number buds per fruiting spur.Ranges from 6 to 9 with an average of 8. Bud length.Ranges from 7.6 mm to 10.0 mm with an average of 8.8 mm. Bud diameter.Ranges from 4.0 mm to 5.8 mm with an average of 4.8 mm. Scale color.From the greyed-orange group 174A. Leaves (with measurements from midpoint of actively growing current season's growth at harvest maturity): Blade.Size length ranges from 15.0 cm to 16.5 cm and averages 15.6 cm; width ranges from 5.7 cm to 7.6 cm with an average of 6.3 cm; and thickness averages 0.15 mm. Texture Upper surface is smooth and leathery, lower surface is smooth with vein protruding above surface. Tip Acuminate. Base Oblique. Form/shape deltoid with acuminate tip. Margin Serrate. Blade color Upper surface from the yellow-green group 147A; and lower surface color from the yellow-green group 147B. Mid-vein.Considered medium large and prominent averaging 1.2 mm in diameter at mid-point of blade with a range of 1.0 to 1.4 mm; and color from the yellow-green group 145D. Petiole.Averages 4.0 cm in length with a range of 3.5 cm to 4.9 cm; diameter at mid-point ranges from 1.6 mm to 2.2 mm with an average of 1.9 mm; upper surface color is from the greyed-purple group 183A; lower surface color is from the yellow-green group 145D; and a 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm depth groove runs the full length of upper surface. Glands.Present, kidney shaped and averaging 2.7 mm in length by 1.6 mm in width; with 1 to 3 glands per petiole, mostly 2 alternating in position along grove of petiole and located from 1.0 mm to 8.0 mm from blade base; and color from the greyed-orange group 166B. Stipules.Not present. Attitude.Somewhat drooping. Flowers: Bloom stands out, does not droop. Observed first bloom.Mar. 27, 2016; Apr. 8, 2017; and Mar. 31, 2018. Observed full bloom.Apr. 3, 2016; Apr. 16, 2017; and Apr. 8, 2018. Size.Bloom diameter when fully open averages 33.5 mm and is considered open. Bloom count.Ranges from 2 to 3 blossoms per bud, mostly 3. Petals.Five in number; color is from the white group 155C; average length is 17.0 mm; average width is 15.6 mm; and when fully open, petals are considered free. Petal shape.Round, base is obtuse and the apex is emarginate. Nectary color.Color is from the yellow-green group 154B. Stamens.Filament Average number per bloom is 35; and color is from the white group 155C; and average length is 9.7 mm. Anther Round in shape, with average 0.45 mm diameter. Pollen Abundant; and color is from the greyed-orange 163A. Carpel.Style Average length is 13.8 mm; and color is from the yellow-green group 149D. Stigma Clubbed and considered round in shape; with diameter range from 0.5 mm to 0.6 mm; and color from the yellow-green group 151A. Sepals.Five in number; deltoid in shape, and laid back over thalmus; average base width is 4.8 mm; average length is 6.3 mm; and color is from the yellow-green group 147C, with outside tip highlights from the greyed-red group 181C. Peduncle.Average length is 26.1 mm; average diameter at mid-length is 0.8 mm; and color is from the green group 137D. Thalmus.Average depth is 7.0 mm, and average width at the opening is 3.6 mm; urn shaped; and color from the yellow-green group N144B. Fruit: Maturity.Harvest maturity Jun. 4, 2018. Size.Considered large, with average apical diameter 26.3 mm, and average axial diameter is 28.6 mm. Form.Considered round oblong, with uniform sides. Suture.Mostly indistinct and narrow, 0.1 mm in width on back side only, generally pushed out from sides giving ribbed appearance, 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm in height. Base.Uniform cordate in shape; width averages 12.7 mm; and depth averages 4.8 mm. Apex.Rounded ending in slight distinct depression of 1.0 to 1.5 mm marked by a russetted dot 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm in diameter. Peduncle.Length ranges from 31.7 mm to 45.9 mm with an average length of 40.2 mm; diameter at mid-point averages 1.1 mm; and color is from the yellow-green group 144A. Skin: Thickness Considered thin, 0.05 to 0.1 mm. Texture Surface is smooth and clear, melting in mouth. Tenacity Considered moderate, and can be peeled without tearing flesh. Tendency to crack Very light, following rain events. Down Wanting. Color Uniform, from the greyed-purple group 187A. Flesh: Color From the greyed-purple group 184A. Surface of pit cavity color From the greyed-purple group N186A. Texture Firm and snappy. Fibers Considered lightly fibrous. Pit tenacity Slight around suture line and sides. Ripens Evenly. Flavor Sweet and sub acid. Aroma Slight cherry like. Eating quality Excellent. Stone: Type Light-cling type. Size Considered medium; averages 10.7 mm base to apex, 8.1 mm wide shoulder to shoulder; and 7.5 mm wide suture to suture. Form Narrow elliptic. Base Rounded. Apex Rounded. Sides Equal. Surface Smooth. Ventral Edge Suture is slightly raised 1 mm and is subtended by two low ridges converging basally and apically that averages 3.6 mm wide and 1.2 mm in height at the mid-point, and these ridges are again subtended by two partial ridges extending from base to distance to apex and averages 5.6 mm wide at widest point and averages 0.9 mm in height. Dorsal Edge distinct, smooth, slightly raised ridge from base to apex averages 0.6 mm high and 0.2 mm wide. Color From the greyed-yellow group 161D. Tendency to split None observed. Kernel: Shape Considered obtus. Base Rounded. Apex Acute. Size Length ranges from 6.8 mm to 7.5 mm with an average of 7.2 mm; width ranges from 4.3 mm to 4.8 mm, with an average of 4.5 mm; and thickness ranges from 2.1 mm to 3.2 mm with an average of 2.9 mm. Color From the greyed-orange group 164B. Taste Biter, almond like. Viability 100% kernel development observed, and viable kernel germination unknown. Genetics.TF 7142 has the S1 S4 alleles, while Chelan has an S-allele genotype of S.sup.3 S.sup.9. Pollination requirement.TF 7142 is not self-fertile and in contrast, any cherry cultivar that is self-fertile or does not have an S-allele genotype of S.sup.1 S.sup.4 would be able to pollinate Use.Early season, premium fresh market. Resistance to insects and diseases.Shows no unusual susceptibility nor resistance to any diseases and/or plant or fruit pests of sweet cherry found in the south central region of Washington State. Variance in botanical details.TF 7142 exhibits the above described characteristics as grown in Yakima County, in the south central region of Washington state. It is expected that differences may occur when grown in areas exhibiting different growing conditions.