Bred for the warm winter climates in California's southern San Joaquin Valley, Royal Hazel is a low-chill variety that bears consistently and sets uniformly. The highly flavored, red Royal Hazel cherry matures in the second week of May with a medium-sized, uniform Bing shape. Royal Hazel yields high packouts with very few doubles and spurs. This upright tree sets very firm fruit on long stems with a low instance of rain cracking and excellent shipping qualities. A pollenizer is required with Royal Hazel - it is interfruitful with Royal Lynn and Royal Lee. This cherry has an estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours. (U.S. Plant Patent No. 19920)