ROYAL ANN CHERRY

Plant Name: Royal Ann Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus avium ‘Royal Ann’ — Royal Ann Sweet Cherry, Napoleon Bigarreau, Royal Anne
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 15–25 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Medium to dark green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fruit: Large, firm, pale yellow to golden-yellow with a bright red blush; sweet, juicy, and excellent for fresh eating or canning
Harvest Time: June–July
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Classic premium sweet cherry; attractive two-tone fruit; excellent flavor; good fresh-eating and canning cherry; historically popular variety
Additional Facts: Not self-fruitful and requires a compatible sweet cherry pollinator such as Bing, Lambert, Van, or Black Tartarian. Royal Ann is also commonly used for making high-quality canned and maraschino cherries.