Royal Ann Cherry Tree

Royal Ann is a classic yellow sweet cherry with mild, sweet fruit and firm, pale flesh, grown for fresh eating and canning. It needs a compatible pollenizer, and Dave Wilson Nursery specifically recommends Van or Black Tartarian rather than Bing; its harvest dates vary by climate. [Dave Wilson Nursery](https://www.wheretobuy.davewilson.com/node/248) and [UC Davis Foundation Plant Services](https://fps.ucdavis.edu/treedetails.cfm?hidepics=yes&v=1034) describe the cultivar and its pollination needs. ## Fruit and pollination In Hickman, California, Dave Wilson lists a late-midseason harvest from May 26 to June 12 and about 700 chill hours. The nursery rates it for USDA zones 5–7. Plant a compatible sweet cherry with overlapping bloom nearby; this selection does not set fruit reliably alone. ## Tree size Rootstock affects mature size. Dave Wilson lists Mahaleb as about 85% of standard size. Mature size depends on rootstock and pruning. Confirm the nursery’s rootstock before planning final spacing. ## Maintenance Give the tree a sunny site with well-drained soil, water deeply during establishment and fruit development, and follow local cherry pruning guidance in dry weather. Gather fallen fruit near paths and patios.