Cherry tree named ‘Royal Bailey’

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. Fruit maturing in the early season. 2. Regular production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit remaining firm on the tree 7 to 10 days past maturity (shipping ripe). 6. Vigorous, upright tree growth.

1. A new and distinct cherry tree substantially as illustrated and described.