Emperor Francis

Exceptional cherry. A dark red sweet cherry with a pleasingly soft buttery texture which tastes like fine tawny port.

Origin: Kent UK,

Pollination: Emperor Francis is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

British-grown All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Emperor Francis cherry trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	Gisela 5Semi-dwarfing	£28.00	Sold-out
Maiden	ColtSemi-vigorous	£28.00	< 5 in stock

Orders placed now will be delivered in the winter 2026/27 planting season.

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History and description of Emperor Francis

Possibly my favourite cherry of all. A buttery soft cherry with a sweet flavour, what more could anyone want? A beautiful flavour juicy. Smaller than Inga. Sweet and balanced and rich. Has bite not overly buttery. Enjoyable crisp experience as it is still juicy and rich in flavour.

Characteristics of Emperor Francis cherry trees

Use	Dessert
Colour	Dark Red
Flavour	Sweet
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Late June
Season of use	Mid
Tree vigour
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date	0
Pollination group	D
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Incompatibility group	3
Pollinators	Pollination partners