Cherry Rynbrandt Semidwarf

Rynbrandt Cherry

Prunus avium ‘Rynbrandt’ (Rynbrandt Sweet Cherry — Semidwarf/Compact Fruit Tree)
A classic sweet cherry cultivar producing early-season, large, glossy dark red to black sweet cherries with rich, juicy flavor and good cracking resistance — great for fresh eating, dessert use, and preserving. It’s often sold grafted on semidwarf or dwarfing rootstocks, making it easier to manage in home orchards.

Size:



Width: ~6–8 ft (semidwarf)



Height: ~12–15 ft (semidwarf)



Zones: 5–8
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Fruit: Medium to large, deep red to black, firm, juicy, sweet cherries — excellent for fresh eating and culinary use



Flowers: White spring blossoms that attract pollinators



Form: Upright, loosely rounded semidwarf fruit tree habit



Good cracking resistance and early ripening (around same time as Bing)



Attracts:
Pollinators during bloom; birds to ripe fruit (netting recommended)

Uses:
Home orchards, edible landscapes, backyard fruit production

Notes:
• Rynbrandt is not self-fertile, so plant a compatible sweet cherry nearby with overlapping bloom (e.g., Bing, Regina, Stella) to ensure reliable fruit set.
• Trees on semidwarf rootstocks stay manageable and are easier to prune and harvest.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

12-15'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Broad Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No