LA Cherry Pie
Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison
LA Cherry Pie is a Los Angeles-bred hybrid celebrated for its dessert-like aroma and balanced effects suitable for evening enjoyment. It is recognized for its confectionary bouquet, often featuring sweet cherry notes layered over earthy undertones.
Appearance
LA Cherry Pie typically produces dense, compact flowers, often shaped like golf balls or eggs, with short internodal spacing that promotes substantial cola development. Healthy plants display vibrant olive to forest-green hues, sometimes accented with purple streaks, especially when exposed to cooler night temperatures. Fiery orange pistils contrast with the foliage, and the buds are often coated in a thick layer of resinous trichomes, giving them a frosted appearance.
Well-cured batches break apart with a satisfying snap, revealing interiors with violet sugar leaves threaded through bright green calyxes. The strain is known for its appealing calyx-to-leaf ratio, which can simplify the trimming process. Under intense lighting, the buds may exhibit a subtle, candy-shell shimmer, indicating robust resin production.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of LA Cherry Pie is dominated by a distinct ripe red cherry scent, reminiscent of cherry preserves, with a tart and syrupy quality. When the flowers are broken apart, this intensifies, revealing underlying notes of pastry dough, vanilla sugar, and a hint of graham cracker crust. Deeper, secondary aromas include earthy kush and cocoa nibs.
On the inhale, the flavor mirrors the aroma with candied cherry and a rich, pastry-like sweetness, balanced by a tart edge and light citrus zest. The finish often carries peppery and earthy notes, contributing to a complex and satisfying profile that evokes freshly baked pie.
Effects
LA Cherry Pie is generally described as providing balanced effects that are well-suited for evening relaxation. Consumers often report a sense of cerebral clarity and euphoria, coupled with a feeling of being relaxed. The strain is noted for promoting focus without causing overstimulation, making it a popular choice for unwinding.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
The terpene profile of LA Cherry Pie is often led by Myrcene, which contributes to its relaxing qualities and aids in the sweet, fruity aroma. Other terpenes commonly associated with this strain include Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Humulene, and Terpinolene, which add complexity to its aroma, flavor, and effects. The THC content typically averages around 16%, with CBD levels below 1%, positioning it as a moderate-potency option.
Origins & Lineage
LA Cherry Pie is a Los Angeles-bred variation of the well-known Cherry Pie strain. The original Cherry Pie is reputedly a cross between Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison, combining the berry-grape sweetness of the former with the uplifting cerebral qualities of the latter. The 'LA' designation can indicate a local Los Angeles phenotype of Cherry Pie or a hybrid that incorporates other Los Angeles-based genetics, such as LA Confidential, to enhance its kushy base notes and sedative effects.
Growing Characteristics
Cultivating LA Cherry Pie typically involves moderate vigor and a good calyx-to-leaf ratio, which can simplify the trimming process. The plants tend to develop dense colas, especially under high-intensity lighting, and growers must ensure adequate airflow to prevent microclimates within the dense floral clusters. Phenotypic expressions can vary, influencing coloration and the balance of sweet and spicy notes.