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Fruit varieties

Short profiles for cultivars linked to active orchards — filter by fruit type or open a variety to see where it's grown.

Fruit type

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  • Ambrosia

    Apple

    Sweet, low-acid apple widely grown in BC interior valleys.

  • Bartlett

    Pear

    Traditional pear for fresh eating and canning.

  • Bing

    Cherry

    Dark sweet cherry; common in BC Okanagan orchards.

  • Bosc

    PearHeritage

    Russeted pear excellent for baking and poaching.

  • Golden Russet

    AppleHeritage

    Heritage cider apple with russet skin and rich sugar.

  • Honeycrisp

    Apple

    Popular crisp apple with balanced sweetness; thrives in cooler climates.

  • Italian Prune Plum

    PlumHeritage

    Dense freestone plum popular for drying.

  • McIntosh

    AppleHeritage

    Classic Canadian heritage apple; aromatic and tender for sauce or fresh eating.

  • Montmorency

    CherryHeritage

    Tart pie cherry suited to colder regions.

  • Redhaven

    Peach

    Freestone peach with yellow flesh; reliable in Niagara.

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