Cherry tree named 'royal lydia'

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Tree having a low winter chilling requirement. 3. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.

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