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indica-dominant strainBlack Cherry Punch
Black Cherry Punch, sometimes also called Astral Berry, is characterized by sweet cherry, dark berries, ripe tree fruit and floral freshness. User reports associate an initially uplifted mood and physical tingling with subsequent calm and drowsiness.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Flavors
- floral
- fresh
Effects
- tingly
- balancing
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual contents may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Black Cherry Punch is shown at the top. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.
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StrainBlack Cherry Punch
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ParentsPurple Punch
- GrandparentsLarry OG
- GrandparentsGrand Daddy Purple
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ParentsBlack Cherry Pie
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GrandparentsCherry Pie
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
- 3rd generationGDP
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- GrandparentsBlackberry
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GrandparentsCherry Pie
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ParentsCherry Pie
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GrandparentsDurban Poison
- 3rd generationSouth African Sativa
- 3rd generationAfrica - Sativa
- GrandparentsGDP
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GrandparentsDurban Poison
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ParentsPurple Punch
Editorial profile
Black Cherry Punch in detail
Origin & classification
In the available sources, Black Cherry Punch is also listed under the name Astral Berry. The documented base cross is Purple Punch × Black Cherry Pie. In the master dataset, Cherry Pie additionally appears as a third parent, while an English short description even names Purple Punch × Cherry Pie. These variants cannot be reliably reconciled into a single ancestry; the exact lineage therefore requires further verification.
Aroma & flavor
The aroma profile is considerably more consistent. Sweet cherry forms the core together with dark berries and ripe tree fruit. Floral undertones and a fresh component add lightness to the rich fruitiness. The result is described as intense, sweet and distinctly dessert-like. Myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene and linalool are listed as terpenes. In the source description, myrcene accompanies the earthy base, limonene the freshness, caryophyllene the spicy depth and linalool the floral sweetness. Concentrations are not specified and may vary between expressions.
Terpene profile
The effect profile repeatedly includes an uplifted, mood-lifting initial phase and physical tingling. As it progresses, relaxation, balance, increasing calm and drowsiness are mentioned. An appetite-stimulating component also appears in the detailed description, but is absent from the structured effects list. The public text therefore treats it only as a supplementary observation from the sources. All effect descriptions are subjective user experiences and are not a guarantee of intensity or timing.
Effect tendency
The discrepancy is particularly clear with THC. One source gives 18 to 30 percent, another 18 to 23 percent and a third 18 to 24 percent; the master dataset lists only a maximum value of 30 percent. These differences may concern different phenotypes or batches, but do not establish a verified common range. CBD is consistently described as low or below one percent.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Black Cherry Punch is therefore best portrayed through its recurring characteristics: dark cherry and berry sweetness, floral freshness and an experience that progresses from cheerful mood and tingling to physical calm. Precise genetics and potency should only be published once the version used has been clearly identified.
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Frequently asked questions about Black Cherry Punch
What type of strain is Black Cherry Punch?
We list Black Cherry Punch as an indica-dominant strain with the parentage Purple Punch × Black Cherry Pie × Cherry Pie.
What genetics are behind Black Cherry Punch?
The parentage of Black Cherry Punch is Purple Punch × Black Cherry Pie × Cherry Pie.
What does Black Cherry Punch smell and taste like?
In terms of aroma, Black Cherry Punch is primarily characterized as berry-like, sweet, cherry-like, fruity, floral and fresh. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Black Cherry Punch?
The profile of Black Cherry Punch includes limonene, caryophyllene, myrcene and linalool. They complement the described aroma profile.
What effect tendency does Black Cherry Punch have?
We primarily describe Black Cherry Punch as drowsy, tingly, uplifting, relaxing, mood-lifting and balancing. Effect impressions are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Black Cherry Punch?
Black Cherry Punch is listed with a THC range of up to 30 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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