This is beautiful heart-shaped cherry with red-tinged yellow and hard flesh. The king of Belgium was named “Napoleon” in 1821. Napoleon cherries are introduced to Japan in 1872. Napoleon is cream-colored flesh, juicy and rich taste with good texture. Harvest season is early-July. Late varieties. Napoleon had been cultivated in Europe since the 18th century. After Napoleon Bonaparte death, the king of Belgium has named it Napoleon in 1821. It is the cherry type with acidity, and can be grown in warmer regions. This is essential varieties to breed for making the parent, such as Sato-Nishiki.