Regina Sweet Cherry Tree (Potted) | 170–200 cm

Enjoy one of Europe’s finest late-season cherry varieties with our premium Regina Sweet Cherry Tree. Renowned for its exceptionally large fruits, outstanding sweetness and excellent storage quality, Regina is a favourite among home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

This premium 2-year-old potted sweet cherry tree is supplied at approximately 170–200 cm tall and is ready to establish quickly after planting. Regina produces large, dark red cherries with firm, juicy flesh and a rich, sweet flavour. Thanks to its excellent cracking resistance and outstanding fruit quality, Regina is widely regarded as one of the best late-season dessert cherries.

Perfect for Irish gardens, orchards and larger outdoor spaces, Regina offers vigorous growth, beautiful spring blossom and reliable harvests when planted in a sunny, sheltered location.

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Tree Specifications

* Type: Potted Sweet Cherry Tree
* Variety: Regina
* Tree Age: 2 Years
* Height on Delivery: Approximately 170–200 cm
* Rootstock: Colt
* Fruit Colour: Dark Red
* Fruit Size: Large
* Flesh: Firm, Juicy and Crisp
* Taste: Rich, Sweet and Full of Flavour
* Harvest Season: Late July – August
* Growth Habit: Vigorous and Upright
* Best Position: Sunny, Sheltered Location
* Climate Suitability: Ideal for Irish Growing Conditions

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Why Choose Regina Sweet Cherry?

Regina is one of the most highly regarded late-season cherry varieties, producing premium-quality fruit with exceptional flavour, excellent firmness and outstanding storage qualities.

Benefits

* Premium late-season dessert cherry
* Large, attractive dark red cherries
* Rich, exceptionally sweet flavour
* Firm, juicy flesh
* Excellent cracking resistance
* Beautiful spring blossom
* Perfect for fresh eating
* Ideal for home gardens and orchards
* Performs well in Irish growing conditions

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Growing Information

Regina Sweet Cherry Trees thrive in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Regular watering during the first growing season encourages strong root development, while annual pruning promotes healthy growth and consistent fruit production.

For the best harvests, Regina should be planted with a compatible pollinating variety.

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Pot-Grown Tree Advantages

Our Regina Sweet Cherry Trees are supplied as healthy pot-grown trees with strong, well-developed root systems.

Pot-grown trees offer many advantages:

* Plant throughout the growing season
* Fast establishment
* Minimal transplant shock
* Healthy root development
* Vigorous new growth

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Delivery Information

At Luxara World Green, we take exceptional care when transporting our premium potted fruit trees.

To ensure every Regina Sweet Cherry Tree arrives safely, our larger potted trees are delivered using our own company transport whenever possible. Delivering trees ourselves helps protect the branches, root system and overall health of every tree while significantly reducing the risk of damage during transit.

For certain locations or smaller orders, we may use carefully selected courier partners who meet our high handling standards.

We deliver nationwide across Ireland, and every tree is carefully prepared before dispatch to ensure it arrives healthy, secure and ready for planting.

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Important Information

Fruit production, flowering and harvest times may vary depending on pollination, weather conditions, soil quality and ongoing care.

Luxara World Green guarantees that every tree is supplied as healthy, high-quality planting stock, professionally grown and carefully inspected before dispatch.

Cultivar Overview

Regina is a premium late-season sweet cherry cultivar originating from Germany and widely recognised across Europe for its exceptional fruit quality. It produces large, firm, dark mahogany-red cherries with excellent sweetness, balanced acidity and outstanding storage potential.

Its naturally late flowering and harvest period make Regina particularly well suited to the Irish climate, where avoiding spring frost and excessive rainfall during fruit development can significantly improve crop reliability.

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Rootstock

Colt

Why We Selected Colt

At Luxara World, Regina is grafted onto Colt, a proven semi-vigorous rootstock that has demonstrated excellent performance under Irish growing conditions.

Colt offers an excellent compromise between tree vigour, long-term productivity and ease of management.

Benefits

* Strong root development and reliable establishment
* Good adaptation to a wide range of Irish soils
* Better tolerance of heavier soils than more dwarfing cherry rootstocks
* Earlier cropping than seedling rootstocks
* Excellent structural stability
* Suitable for long-term garden and orchard planting

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Mature Tree Size

Approximately 4–5 metres in height and spread under normal management.

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Planting Distance

* 4–5 metres between trees
* 5–6 metres between rows

Adequate spacing improves light penetration, air circulation and disease management.

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Site Selection

Regina performs best in warm, sunny locations protected from strong prevailing winds.

Choose a planting site that provides:

* At least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day
* Good air movement without excessive exposure
* Shelter from strong south-westerly winds where possible
* Well-drained soil throughout winter
* Protection from frost pockets where cold air accumulates

South-facing and south-west-facing sites generally provide the most consistent fruit ripening under Irish conditions.

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Soil Requirements

Regina on Colt grows successfully in most fertile Irish garden soils.

Ideal conditions include:

* Fertile loam or clay-loam
* Soil pH 6.2–7.2
* Good organic matter content
* Excellent drainage

Although Colt tolerates heavier soils better than many cherry rootstocks, prolonged waterlogging should always be avoided.

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Pollination

Self-fertility

Regina is not self-fertile.

A compatible pollinating variety flowering at the same time is essential for reliable fruit production.

Recommended Pollinators

* Kordia
* Lapins
* Sweetheart
* Sunburst

For optimum pollination, trees should be planted within approximately 20–30 metres of each other, allowing efficient pollen transfer by bees and other pollinating insects.

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Flowering Period

Late flowering.

The later bloom reduces the likelihood of blossom damage caused by spring frosts, providing a significant advantage in many Irish growing regions.

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Harvest Period

Late July to early August, depending on seasonal temperatures and local growing conditions.

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Fruit Characteristics

Fruit Size

Very large

Typically 8–10 g

Skin

Glossy deep mahogany-red

Flesh

* Dark red
* Firm
* Crisp texture
* High juice content

Flavour

Rich sweetness balanced with refreshing acidity and an intense cherry aroma.

Excellent for fresh consumption and premium dessert use.

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Disease and Weather Performance

Under Irish conditions Regina is recognised for:

* Lower susceptibility to rain-induced fruit cracking than many traditional cultivars
* Good fruit firmness during wet summers
* Reliable cropping when properly pollinated

As with all sweet cherries, maintaining an open canopy through annual pruning helps reduce humidity and improves overall tree health.

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Why We Selected Regina

At Luxara World, every cultivar is selected for proven performance under Irish growing conditions.

Regina grafted onto Colt was chosen because it combines:

* Excellent fruit quality
* Reliable long-term productivity
* Good adaptation to Irish soils
* Reduced risk of rain cracking
* Late flowering, helping to minimise frost damage
* A manageable tree size suitable for both home gardens and small orchards

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Professional Growing Advice

Sweet cherries should be pruned after harvest, during dry summer weather.

Summer pruning reduces the risk of bacterial canker (Pseudomonas syringae) and silver leaf disease (Chondrostereum purpureum), while maintaining an open canopy that improves light interception, fruit colour and air circulation.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilisation after midsummer, as late vegetative growth is more susceptible to winter injury and disease.

Frequently Asked Questions  (FAQ) – Regina Cherry Tree

1. Is Regina Cherry self-fertile?

No. Regina is not self-fertile and requires a compatible pollination partner to produce a reliable crop. Planting another sweet cherry variety nearby will ensure good pollination and abundant harvests.

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2. Which cherry trees pollinate Regina?

Regina flowers in the late season and requires another compatible sweet cherry variety.

Excellent pollination partners include:

* Kordia Cherry
* Sylvia Cherry
* Summit Cherry

Planting compatible varieties together improves fruit set, increases yields and helps ensure consistent harvests year after year.

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3. Why is Regina Cherry so popular?

Regina is one of the most highly regarded late-season sweet cherries. It is famous for its exceptionally large fruit, outstanding flavour, excellent storage quality and natural resistance to fruit cracking.

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4. What do Regina cherries taste like?

Regina cherries are large, dark red and wonderfully sweet with firm, juicy flesh. Their rich flavour makes them ideal for eating fresh, desserts and baking.

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5. When is Regina Cherry ready to harvest?

Regina is a late-season cherry, usually harvested from late July into early August, depending on the weather. Harvesting later than many other varieties allows you to enjoy fresh cherries for longer.

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6. How long does it take for a Regina Cherry tree to produce fruit?

Most Regina Cherry trees begin producing fruit within 2–4 years after planting, depending on the rootstock, growing conditions and ongoing care.

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7. How large will a Regina Cherry tree grow?

The mature size depends on the rootstock. Please refer to the product specifications for the expected height and spread of your selected tree. Choosing the correct rootstock allows Regina to be grown in gardens of many sizes.

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8. Where is the best place to plant Regina Cherry?

Regina performs best in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. Plenty of sunlight helps produce sweeter fruit, stronger growth and better crops.

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9. Is Regina suitable for small gardens?

Yes. When grafted onto a dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock, Regina is an excellent choice for small and medium-sized gardens while still producing generous harvests.

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10. Is Regina Cherry easy to grow?

Yes. Regina is considered a reliable and rewarding variety. With regular watering during establishment, annual pruning and a suitable pollination partner, it performs exceptionally well in home gardens.

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11. Is Regina resistant to fruit cracking?

Yes. Regina is widely recognised as one of the most crack-resistant sweet cherry varieties. While no cherry is completely immune to heavy rain, Regina performs significantly better than many traditional varieties.

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12. Can I grow Regina Cherry in a container?

Young Regina trees grafted onto dwarf rootstocks can be grown successfully in large containers. For long-term growth and maximum yields, planting in the ground is recommended.

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13. What will I receive when I order?

You will receive a healthy, container-grown Regina Cherry tree that has been professionally cultivated and carefully packed to protect the roots and branches during delivery.

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14. Do you deliver cherry trees throughout Ireland?

Yes. We carefully package every tree before dispatch to help ensure it arrives safely and is ready for planting in your garden.

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15. Why should I choose Regina Cherry?

Regina is one of the finest late-season cherries available. It combines outstanding flavour, exceptionally large fruit, excellent crack resistance and reliable harvests. If you’re looking for a premium cherry tree that extends the cherry season and produces superb-quality fruit, Regina is an excellent choice.