In many countries it is known as icing, due to the way in which the tree grows, hanging from its leaves, they are grouped in the form of clusters, rounded in shape, presents colors that vary between purple to red, sweet in taste.
The cherry tree is cultivated in very few parts of the world due to its sensitivity to climatic factors, including rain, frost, wind, hail, among others.
Most of the world’s producing countries are located in the northern hemisphere: the US, Canada, various European nations, including Turkey, and in asian countries like Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Japan and China, the latter being the main market of our country.
In Chile, in the regions of Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins and Maule there is more than 80% of the country’s cherry tree surface, which are harvested between the months of October and December.