Name: Royalton™ Sweet Cherry Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.3 (40 reviews)

Description

The biggest — and some say the best! This variety bears mouthwatering, 1¼" dark purple-red cherries. The tree puts on a beautiful show in the landscape during spring cherry-blossom season. Excellent pollinator for other sweet cherries. Approximately 60 days from bloom to harvest. Disease-resistant to bacterial canker. Resists cracking. Introduced circa 1997. Ripens in June. Best pollinator: another sweet cherry variety. A licensed variety of Cornell University.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Bloom Time	Mid
Fruit Color	Purple
Fruit Size	Large
Hardiness Zone Range	5 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	June

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained - Average Moistness
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	4 - 7

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.