CHERRY, genus of trees and shrubs of the family rose, fruit crops. Ok. 150 species in Europe, Central. Asia, USA, in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Moldova and others ca. 25 species, including cherries. Grow cherry ordinary, sandy, steppe, etc. Group classes - amoreli and griots. In fruit sugars, organic acids, tannins and vitamins. Wood is used for small crafts. Honey plant