In the San Joaquin Valley, packers have nicknamed Royal Edie and her sister, Royal Helen, as "darlings" because the fruit produced by this pollenizer pair is so attractive and flavorful that buyers never forget it. Royal Edie and Royal Helen bloom late and are harvested together in the first week of June. These varieties are so genetically similar that they can be packed together in the same box. The Royal Edie tree is upright in form and produces glossy mahogany fruit on thick long stems. This cherry does well in both high and low chill environments. (U.S. Plant Patent No. 19365)