Abstract: 'Meili’is a natural hybrid of Prunus avium and Prunus fruticosa selected by cherry
research group of Northwest A & F University and approved by Shaanxi Forestry Variety Examining
Committee in 2010，which is suitable for processing. It is arbor and the tree growth vigor is middle，
semi-dwarf，the tree height is 2.5–3.5 m with a dark brown bark colour. The fruit skin is purplish red. The
good characteristic includes early ripening，self-pollination，stress resistance and productive. Average fruit
weight is 5 g，total sugar concentration is 7.96%，total acidity is 1.45%，soluble solids is 14.1%，soluble
protein content is 1.87% and the juice processing rate of fruit is 86.9%，its colour is red which is a good
character for processing. It is suitable for cultivation in the area of south of Weibei highland，middle and
south of Shaanxi and Long Hai railway line surrounding area.

Key words: sour cherry, cultivar