Attika Production Experience: Widely planted in Europe. One Italian packing house recently recommended Attika (Kordia) to growers as their primary cherry. This cherry has been available for some years in the Pacific Northwest. Stemilt Growers, Inc. has found marketing of the cherry somewhat problematic due to its heart shape that is negatively associated with Lambert.
Fruit: Harvest can begin as early as 10 days after Bing. Fruit is very firm and has a very solid texture. Fruit size is a very consistent 10 row. The color is mahogany and the shape is cordate. The flavor is very appealing with a strong, sweet flavor. Good tolerance to rain cracking.
Bloom: Self-infertile , compatibility Group VI (S3S6). Blooms late. Possible pollinizers include Regina, Symphony and Sandra Rose. If need be Hedelfingen or Sam could be grown as a two dimensional pollen tree similar to a crabapple in an apple block. Although bloom is late, Attika is sensitive to frost while still in the bud stage.
Rootstock: A very precocious and productive tree even on standard rootstock. Commonly grown on dwarfing rootstocks in Europe including Gisela 5.