Cherry tree named ‘Royal Elaine’

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 with an attractive red skin color. 2. Regular and heavy production of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Firm fruit with good handling and shipping qualities. 5. Vigorous, upright tree growth.

1. A new and distinct variety of cherry tree ( Prunus avium ), substantially as illustrated and described.