Cherry ‘Minnie Royal’ – Prunus avium Live Grafted Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Nursery Pot Low Chill Cherry | Early Season Fruit | Bright Red Sweet Flavor

Enjoy homegrown cherries even in warmer climates with Cherry ‘Minnie Royal’, a low-chill, early-season variety prized for its bright red fruit and excellent flavor. This 2–3 foot tall grafted tree features a thicker, more established trunk and ships in a 3 gallon nursery pot, well-rooted and ready to plant.

Minnie Royal produces firm, crisp cherries with a sweet, balanced flavor. The fruit ripens early in the season and holds well on the tree, allowing for an extended harvest window.

This variety requires low chill hours, making it an ideal choice for mild winter regions where traditional cherries may struggle. As a grafted tree, it is true to type and typically fruits sooner than seed-grown trees.

You will receive a tree similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Minnie Royal cherry tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Grafted with thicker trunk
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Minnie Royal Cherry
Botanical Name: Prunus avium ‘Minnie Royal’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Grafted young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; regular watering during fruit development
Mature Height: 12–18 feet (smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10 (low chill regions)
Container Friendly: Best planted in ground; large container when young

💡 Care Tip: For best pollination and fruit set, plant near a compatible low-chill cherry such as ‘Royal Lee.’ Prune annually to maintain structure and encourage productive fruiting branches.