{"product_id":"cherry-royal-lee-semi-dwarf","title":"Royal Lee Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Lee brings a dark, dessert-quality sweet cherry to gardens with mild winters. Medium-to-large, heart-shaped fruit ripens to glossy deep red, surrounding crisp, juicy flesh with generous sweetness. The early harvest is excellent for eating out of hand and has enough substance for baking, canning, or preserves. Before fruit set, branches carry white blossoms that create a striking spring display and open alongside the flowers of its essential pollination partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant this bare-root, semi-dwarf tree in a sunny, well-drained site that can supply its modest winter chill. Maxma 14 rootstock keeps the canopy approachable while supporting productive growth. Prune for an open structure, keep weeds and mulch away from the trunk, and water deeply during establishment. Consistent soil moisture is especially important as cherries size. Use bird exclusion before the fruit darkens, and harvest promptly when flavor and firmness reach their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal Lee cannot pollinate itself. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-minnie-royal-semi-dwarf\"\u003eMinnie Royal Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e, which has overlapping bloom and supplies the pollen needed for reliable fruit set. Situate both trees within easy bee-flying range. Together they create a purposeful low-chill combination for a warm-region home orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Lee Cherry Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-root, semi-dwarf tree on Maxma 14 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-large, heart-shaped cherries with dark red skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, juicy, firm, and richly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 200–300 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnie Royal is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer, varying by climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, canning, and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003ebare-root selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e to coordinate orchard choices and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eplanting guide\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare both sites correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543568965745,"sku":"FT081","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/royal-lee-cherry-tree-semi-dwarf.jpg?v=1747085578","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/cherry-royal-lee-semi-dwarf","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}