Minnie Royal Cherry

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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 textu re 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 Show more