Napoleon is a well-known traditional large white cherry, and a good example of a “bigarreau” or firm-fleshed variety. The flavour is sweet/sharp, tangier than most of the modern varieties, and of very good quality.
Napoleon is usually classified as a white cherry, on account of its pale golden white flesh.
Despite its name, the Napoleon cherry is not French – it originates from Germany where there is a long history of cherry cultivation.



