Skeena is a cultivar of cherry originating in Canada.
Cultivar history The Skeena variety originated as a hybrid of two unnamed cherry hybrids. One of the parent varieties, 2N-60-7, was a hybrid of Van and Stella, while the other parent, 2N-38-32,Kappel, Frank, et al. "'Skeena'sweet cherry." HortScience 35.2 (2000): 306-307. was a hybrid of Bing and Stella.WSU Tree Fruit: Skeena Washington State University It was developed in Summerland, British Columbia at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, for the purpose of providing a high-quality late-season cherry that matures about 14-16 days after Van. The cross was made in 1976 and selected in 1984.'Skeena' Sweet Cherry HortScience 35(2):306–307. April 2000
Tree characteristics Trees of the Skeena cherry are vigorous and spreading, with a medium flower density. It is considered significantly easier to manage its habit compared to the Lapins cultivar.Summerland Varieties:Skeena Like its Stella ancestor, it is self-fertile.WSU Tree Fruit: Sweet Cherry Pollination It blooms about 4-5 days later than Bing.
Fruit characteristics Skeena is considered a late-season cherry, ripening 12-15 days after Bing. Its fruits are large and very firm, with dark red flesh and dark red to black skin. It has a higher cracking resistance than the standard cultivars. However, very high temperatures for several days can cause the fruit to become too soft, leading to post-harvest problems."Five Most Important Attributes of Sweet Cherries and the Varieties that Fill These Needs" Oregon State University Extension Service
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