Name: SnoKist
Date: 3/15/07

These data show percent bud damage at various temperatures. This information does not indicate the temperature sensitivity of the buds in your orchard. Location, variety, tree health, tree age, and cultural practices can all influence temperature sensitivity.

  Expressed as percentage killed (Click here to view WSU Bud Charts)

% of Damage by Temp. in Degrees
Variety
Stage
Check
24 22 20 18 -- --
Rainier Cherries (Sawyer) 1 to 2 0% 13% 11% 32% 44%    
Bing Cherries (Sawyer) 1 to 2 0% 19% 5% 22% 82%    
Chelan Cherries (Sawyer) 1 to 2 0% 28% 42% 84% 70%    
Please email comments and suggestions to Dana Faubion
WSU Tree Fruit Extension Agent
Yakima, WA