Emperor Francis is large heart shape high quality sweet cherry. It was very well known in France and England, but the origin is not known. It has yellowish white color similar to the Napoleon, but it has more red blush. The fruit has outstanding flavor and it is less subject to cracking. The tree is reliably productive and hardy. It considers one of the best main crop sweet cherry variety. It ripens late and grows zones 5-8.
Emperor Francis Cherry Tree
$26.95
It is high quality sweet cherry. Tree is vigorous and productive with large fruits. The flesh is firm, crisp, sweet, and high flavored.
General Tree Height/Caliper: Most of our fruit trees (apple, peach, apricot, plum, pear, nectarine, quince, and cherry) are grafted/budded and are 4-6' tall with a caliper/diameter of about 1/4-3/4". Most have more than 5' height and 1/2" diameter. The other trees are seedlings, such as pawpaw, mulberry, persimmon, shade, berry, and flowering trees which range from 18-36" tall.
A rootstock primarily controls a tree's size and how early it bears fruit. Learn more about our specific rootstocks.
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