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Gros Bigarreau de la Groise cherry trees

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Gros Bigarreau de la Groise
Gros Bigarreau de la Groise is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Mid
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

Gros Bigarreau de la Groise is a bigarreau-style variety, producing juicy sweet firm red cherries in late June.

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Gros Bigarreau de la Groise organic cherry trees for sale

  • 11 yeartree on Gisela 5 rootstock29.25€
    Medium tree (2m-3.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 21 yeartree on Gisela 6 rootstock29.25€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 31 yeartree on Mazzard Alkavo rootstock28.00€
    Very large tree (5m-6m+ after 10 years) Bare-root
  • 4Half-standard (2 years)tree on Gisela 6 rootstock44.25€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
    Collection only - contact us
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Delivery chargesClick here to view estimated delivery charges. We can deliver to most countries in the EU. However our 2-year trees and some pot-grown trees are too big or unsuitable for mail-order and are only available for collection direct from the nursery. Please contact us if you wish to order.

Growing and Training

Despite the name, Gros Bigarreau de la Groise has a tendency to produce small fruits. This can be avoided by thinning the fruitlets just after the blossom, but that is a very tedious task. Fruit size is improved on the Gisela 6 rootstock.


Gros Bigarreau de la Groise characteristics

  • Is Gros Bigarreau de la Groise self-fertile?Not self-fertile
  • What flowering group is Gros Bigarreau de la Groise?4
  • Picking periodearly Julylate June
  • What season do you pick Gros Bigarreau de la Groise?Mid
  • How long can you keep Gros Bigarreau de la Groise in a fridge?1-3 days
  • Food usesEating fresh
  • Where does Gros Bigarreau de la Groise originate from?France
  • What colour is the blossom of Gros Bigarreau de la Groise?White
  • Fruit colourRed

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This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 06-Jul-2025.

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