Grandpa's Early Black™ Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Rynbrandt'

Grandpa's Early Black™ Sweet Cherry is one of the earliest ripening dark sweet cherries suitable for the eastern growing areas. It is crack resistant, hardy, and a good eater.

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus avium 'Rynbrandt' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Grandpa's Early Black™ is a very hardy tree. It is upright and spreading, with medium vigor. It's big drawback is that it can be slow to bear on standard roots. If available on dwarfing and precocious Gisela™ roots it does much better.

A Little History about Grandpa's Early Black™ Sweet Cherry Grandpa's Early Black™ has gone by several names like Cavalier™ and Rynbrandt cultivar. Over time it has shown itself to be one of the better early cherries for areas where sweet cherries are hard to grow.

Prunus avium 'Rynbrandt' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Tends to crop lightly • Early blooming • Excellent pollinizer	Disease Resistance • Crack resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Slow to bear • Spreading habit
Harvest Period • Very early season	Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • Good for pies • Juice or Cider • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking