An extra large, dark red cherry, Royal Ansel matures 10 to 14 days ahead of Bing and has excellent sweet cherry flavor. The fruit is very firm without giberellic acid and is susceptible to rain cracking. Royal Ansel is a strong tree with an upright growth habit and very productive, especially with dwarfing rootstocks. This variety has few doubles and spurs. A pollenizer is required; Royal Ansel blooms 2-3 days ahead of Bing. Estimated chilling requirement 750 hours. (U.S. Plant Patent No. 21835)