Napoleon Royal Ann Sweet Cherry Tree

Napoleon Royal Ann Sweet Cherry goes by more names than almost any other cherry variety — Napoleon, Royal Ann, Royal Anne, Queen Anne, and Napoleon Bigarreau all refer to the same golden-yellow cherry with a bright red cheek, firm fine flesh, and sweet, rich flavor that has been grown in American orchards since its introduction from Iowa in 1847. Over 175 years in American home orchards is the most reliable measure of genuine quality available, and Napoleon Royal Ann continues to earn its place as a heavy-bearing, well-shaped, vigorous tree that delivers late June cherries outstanding for fresh eating, canning, and homemade maraschino cherries. A pollinator is required — will not cross-pollinate with Bing, Lambert, or Emperor Francis.

Important: Napoleon Royal Ann will not cross-pollinate with Bing, Lambert, or Emperor Francis. Choose a different compatible sweet cherry variety as a pollinator.

Golden-Yellow With Red Cheek — Beautiful and Distinctive

Napoleon Royal Ann’s golden-yellow skin with its bright red blush is one of the most visually distinctive appearances in the sweet cherry family — warm, glowing, and beautiful at harvest in a way that separates it immediately from the dark red and black varieties that dominate most cherry displays. The mid-firm, fine-textured flesh beneath the attractive skin is sweet and rich, outstanding fresh off the tree in late June.

The Maraschino Cherry Connection

Like Emperor Francis, Napoleon Royal Ann is one of the classic varieties used for making maraschino cherries — the pale, firm flesh holds up beautifully through the maraschino process, and the golden base color makes it ideal for the coloring and sweetening that produces the classic finished product. For home orchardists who want to make their own maraschino cherries from scratch, Napoleon Royal Ann is one of the finest choices available.

Iowa, 1847 — 175+ Years of American Orchard Heritage

Originally known as Napoleon Bigarreau when introduced from Iowa in 1847, this variety has been known by multiple names across multiple generations of American cherry growers — all referring to the same reliable, heavy-bearing, late-June golden cherry that has earned its place in home orchards across the continent for over 175 years.

Why Growers Choose Napoleon Royal Ann Sweet Cherry

• Golden-yellow with red cheek — visually distinctive and beautiful at harvest
• Outstanding for maraschino cherries — firm pale flesh holds perfectly through the process
• Iowa, 1847 — 175+ years of proven American home orchard performance
• Heavy-bearing and vigorous — generous late June harvests from a well-shaped tree
• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing — fully versatile
• Will not cross-pollinate with Bing, Lambert, or Emperor Francis — choose pollinator carefully