Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium 'Van')
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The Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium) in general, and therefore the ‘Van’ cultivar as well, originates from **Eurasia**. More specifically, its native region is considered to be:
* **Europe:** From the British Isles down to the Balkans and into the Black Sea region.
* **Western Asia:** Regions around the Caucasus Mountains and northern Iran.
‘Van’ itself is a Canadian cultivar, developed in Summerland, British Columbia. It is a cross between Empress Eugenie and Windsor cultivars.
So, while ‘Van’ was *developed* in Canada, the *species* it belongs to is native to Eurasia.