Minnie Royal Cherry

Prunus avium x 'Minnie Royal'

Minnie Royal is a medium-sized red cherry variety prized as an excellent pollenizer for Royal Lee and other cherry cultivars. Known for its firm texture and rich flavor, this productive cherry ripens 11-14 days ahead of Bing, making it ideal for extending your harvest season. With a low chilling requirement of just 400-500 hours, Minnie Royal thrives in warmer climates and performs exceptionally well when paired with a compatible pollenizer such as Royal Lee. This patented variety (U.S. Plant Patent No. 12942) combines reliable productivity with superior fruit quality, making it a smart choice for home orchardists seeking both pollination support and delicious fresh cherries.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 7

Mature Height: 30' (Standard)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: July

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Rootstock: Mazzard

Read our Cherry Growing Guide