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Durban Cherry

Durban Cherry, also known as Cherry Durban Poison or Cherry Poison, combines sweet cherries and berries with floral, pine-like and cool mint notes. The effects are primarily described as energetic, euphoric and mood-enhancing, complemented by lighter physical relaxation.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • cherry
  • berry
  • sweet
  • floral
  • minty
  • pine-like
  • mild
  • cookie-like

Effects

  • energetic
  • euphoric
  • mood-enhancing
  • balancing
  • relaxing

Terpenes

  • Myrcene
  • Pinene
  • Caryophyllene

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC 12 %
CBD up to 0 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parentage and family tree

Durban Cherry is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Durban Cherry in detail

Origin & classification

Durban Cherry is also known as Cherry Durban Poison and Cherry Poison. The source identifies its origin as Durban Poison × Tropicana Cherry. Durban Poison contributes the connection to South African Sativa genetics, while Tropicana Cherry is traced in the description to Tropicana Cookies and Cherry Cookies F3. This additional origin information refers to the parent line and not to further direct parents of Durban Cherry.

Aroma & flavor

The aroma begins with sweet cherries and ripe berries. Floral nuances accompany the fruit, while pine and cool mint create a fresher, slightly tart counterpoint. The structured fields also include a mild, cookie-like side. As the continuous description does not explain this pastry note in more detail, it remains a secondary detail. The clear core of the profile is the combination of cherry fruit, berry, floral notes, forest freshness and mint.

Terpene profile

Myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene are named as the main terpenes. These compounds fit the earthy, pine-like and spicy-fresh elements, but their specific amounts are not documented. As with all natural products, phenotype, cultivation, harvest time and storage can alter the actual composition and sensory perception.

Effect tendency

The effects are primarily described as sativa-leaning. A rapid euphoric onset is said to be associated with energy, elevated mood and mental clarity. The source also mentions creative stimulation and the absence of pronounced fatigue. At the same time, the structured data lists “balancing” and “relaxing”. These calmer aspects may indicate an accompanying physical dimension, but should not be reinterpreted as heavy or sedating effects.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The description states twelve percent THC and no measurable CBD. These are unusually precise individual values that must not be generalized without information on the batch or laboratory. Cannabinoid levels vary between phenotypes and harvests. The profile therefore refrains from classifying the strain as generally “mild” and treats the figures solely as a documented snapshot.

Further classification

No reliable information is available on flowering time, growth, yield, breeder or flower structure. Durban Cherry should therefore not be embellished with invented cultivation qualities. Its verifiable distinctive feature lies in the unusual cross and the sensory transition from sweet cherry-berry fruit to floral, pine-like and minty accents.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Durban Cherry

What type of strain is Durban Cherry?

We list Durban Cherry as a hybrid strain with the parent line Durban Poison × Tropicana Cherry.

What genetics are behind Durban Cherry?

The parent line of Durban Cherry is Durban Poison × Tropicana Cherry.

What does Durban Cherry smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, Durban Cherry is primarily cherry, berry, sweet, floral, minty, pine-like, mild and cookie-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Durban Cherry?

Durban Cherry’s profile includes myrcene, pinene and caryophyllene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effects can be expected from Durban Cherry?

We primarily describe Durban Cherry as energetic, euphoric, mood-enhancing, balancing and relaxing. Effects are subjective and do not constitute a medical promise.

What is the THC content of Durban Cherry?

A THC range of 12 % is stated for Durban Cherry. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.