Royal Ann Cherry Tree

Name: Royal Ann Cherry Tree
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Price: 124.78 USD
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Prunus avium 'Royal Ann'

Nature Hills Nursery

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Huge Sweet Cherries Royal Ann Cherry Tree

Mid-Season
700 Chill Hours
Vigorous and Very Productive
Great for Fresh Eating
Wonderful Canning Variety
Attractive Tree
Also Known as Napoleon Bigarreau, Queen Anne and Napoleon Cherry
Cold Hardy
Urban Tolerant

It's good to be royal. These pretty cherries are golden-yellow with a lovely red blush and they taste and smell just as sweet as they look.

Royal Ann Cherry Tree (Prunus avium 'Royal Ann') has graced orchards for over 175 years! With firm flesh and a bright, sweet taste, this time-tested favorite has earned a spot in your backyard orchard.

These semi-dwarf Cherry trees grow in an upright form. Add in the gorgeous spring flower display, and the Royal Ann tree can be used as a lovely ornamental in its own right.

Site it anywhere in your edible landscape with pride. You'll love having a big supply of homegrown Sweet Cherries for fresh eating.

Growers report harvesting up to 50 pounds of fruit, even from young trees. Luckily, blonde Royal Ann cherries are firm enough to withstand canning for enjoyment later in the season.

While Royal Ann cherries look like Rainier cherry variety, there are differences. Both are sweet Cherry trees, but Royal Ann is better suited for winter temperatures. They are also said to be more aromatic.

Cocktail gourmands can try their hand at making a healthier—and tastier—Maraschino Cherry with the large fruit. What a fun Christmas gift for your foodie friends!

Order Royal Ann from our expert growers today. They thrive across a wide range of the United States, and begin producing quickly.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant your Royal Ann in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Please give Cherry trees well-drained soil and good air circulation, too.

Choose a planting site that gets morning sun, if you can. The drying power of the morning sun quickly dries the foliage of morning dew to keep your plants healthy.

Allow your fruiting trees to grow to their full height and spread, if you have the room. Plant 12 feet apart from pollination partners.

Or, you can choose to prune fruit trees to keep them under 10 feet tall. Plan to prune your trees each summer for size control. Decide on the height and spread you want, and tip prune to keep them at that size.

Trees that are summer pruned can be grown 5 feet apart on center. Measure from trunk to trunk. Watch our YouTube channel for more information on proven backyard orchard culture techniques. Order the beloved Royal Ann Cherry tree from Nature Hills today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big does a Royal Ann Cherry Tree get at maturity, both height and width?

Royal Ann Cherry Trees are semi-dwarf varieties that typically reach 12-15 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide at maturity. These upright-growing trees need adequate space to reach their full size for optimal fruit production. Allow proper spacing when planting to accommodate their mature spread.

How cold hardy is the Royal Ann Cherry Tree, and what's the minimum temperature it can tolerate?

Royal Ann Cherry Trees need 700 chill hours and are cold hardy, making them better suited for winter temperatures than similar varieties like Rainier. They thrive across a wide range of the United States. Plant in full sun with good drainage, and shop at Nature Hills for expert-grown trees that begin producing fruit quickly.

When is the best time to plant a bare root Royal Ann Cherry Tree?

Plant bare root Royal Ann Cherry trees in late winter to early spring while they're still dormant. This timing allows the roots to establish before the growing season begins. Choose a spot with full sun and well-drained soil for best results.

What states or areas does the Royal Ann Cherry Tree not ship to?

Royal Ann Cherry Trees ship to most US states but cannot be sent to areas with import restrictions on fruit trees. Since they need 700 chill hours and thrive in cold-hardy zones, they're unsuitable for extremely warm regions anyway. Check your local agricultural restrictions before ordering.

Is the Royal Ann Cherry Tree self-fertile or self-pollinating?

Royal Ann Cherry Trees are not self-fertile and require cross-pollination from another sweet cherry variety to produce fruit. Plant alongside compatible pollinators like Bing, Black Tartarian, or Lambert cherries for best harvests. Shop compatible cherry varieties at naturehills.com to ensure successful pollination.

What care is needed for pruning a young Royal Ann Cherry Tree?

Prune young Royal Ann Cherry trees in late winter while dormant to establish strong scaffold branches. Remove any dead, crossing, or inward-growing branches. Focus on creating an open center structure for good air circulation and light penetration.

How do I check if a Royal Ann Cherry Tree specimen is healthy before buying?

Look for vigorous green foliage, sturdy branching structure, and no signs of disease or pest damage on the trunk and leaves. Royal Ann trees should have healthy bark without cracks or cankers. Check that the root system appears well-developed if visible, and ensure the grafting union looks clean and healed.