Royal Crimson Cherry

Bloom Season within fruit type(see note)

very early to early
Harvest Season within fruit type

early
Harvest Dates:

May 5 to May 20

(approximate for Hickman, CA)
Developed by Zaiger Genetics. Patent Pending.

-WHERE TO BUY-

The long-awaited low-chill self-fruitful sweet cherry from Zaiger Genetics, Royal Crimson is a consistent producer of large, tasty, crimson-red fruit. Harvest is early to mid May. This important new variety is also an excellent pollenizer for Minnie Royal and Royal Lee. Estimated chill requirement 200-300 hours. Patent applied for. (Zaiger)

HOME GARDEN/RETAIL NURSERY CATALOG

Additional Notes

Royal Crimson was tested and introduced (2016) as "6GM25".

WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. For the 2023-24 planting season, Royal Crimson is offered on the following rootstock(s) (listed in approximate order of quantity in production, largest quantity first):

Mazzard (standard)

Maxma 14® brokforest cv. (2/3 of standard size)

Where to Buy DWN Trees

Royal Crimson Cherry

Additional Notes

For Home Gardens