• Indica-Leaning Hybrid
Cherry Pie Strain Guide
A Bay Area original — Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison, delivering sweet cherry flavor with balanced, relaxed-but-clear effects.
• The Bay Area Original
What Is Cherry Pie?
Cherry Pie is a Bay Area classic that's stayed relevant for over a decade, built on a cross of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison. It's a slightly indica-leaning hybrid, best known for sweet, tart cherry flavor and a balanced high — happy and clear-headed up front, settling into comfortable body relaxation without heavy sedation. THC typically runs 16–24%, giving it real strength while staying approachable for most moderate-to-experienced consumers. It's one of the strains we rotate through our North County menu, so availability moves with each drop — the live menu is always the source of truth for what's in stock today.
Key Features
- Type
- Indica-leaning hybrid (roughly 60/40)
- THC
- 16–24%
- CBD
- Under 1%
- Lineage
- Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison
- Flavor
- Sweet cherry, berry, earthy undertones
- Best for
- Social settings, creative relaxation, easing into the evening
Genetic Lineage
Cherry Pie crosses Granddaddy Purple, a heavy-hitting indica known for deep relaxation and its signature purple hues, with Durban Poison, a pure sativa landrace known for an uplifting, energizing effect and sweet aroma. The pairing balances GDP's calming body effect against Durban Poison's brighter, clear-headed lift.
Granddaddy Purple
Deep relaxation, purple coloration, classic indica structure
Durban Poison
Uplifting, energizing, sweet landrace sativa
• The Sensory Profile
Aroma & Flavor
Cherry Pie's signature is right in the name — a sweet, tart cherry aroma up front, layered over an earthy, slightly floral base. It's one of the more distinctly fruit-forward strains in regular rotation, without leaning into artificial-candy territory.
The Nose
Sweet cherry, berry, a light floral edge
The Exhale
Earthy and slightly spiced, with the cherry sweetness lingering through the finish
Terpene Profile
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, contributes to the relaxed body feel
Caryophyllene
Spicy, peppery, associated with stress relief
Limonene
Bright citrus, mood-lifting, balances the sweetness
• Balanced & Bright
Effects & Experience
A happy, cerebral lift arrives first — clear and social rather than heavy.
Settles into a comfortable, full-body relaxation as the Myrcene content builds, staying functional rather than sedating.
Cherry Pie has a long-standing reputation as an easy, well-rounded hybrid — good for creative work, social settings, or simply easing into the evening without being sidelined for the rest of the night.
Effects vary by individual — this is general strain information, not medical advice.
Growing & Quality
We source our Cherry Pie from cultivators who bring out its signature deep purple coloration and dense bud structure. Expect compact, resin-heavy buds with bright orange pistils and, depending on the phenotype and growing conditions, notable purple hues throughout.
Quality Standards
- Dense, resin-coated bud structure with visible trichome frost
- Sourced from growers who preserve the strain's signature cherry-forward terpene profile through careful curing
- Every batch lab-tested for potency and purity before it reaches your order
Storage: Keep Cherry Pie in a cool, dark, airtight container. Proper storage preserves both its potency and its distinctive cherry aroma over time.
More on how we vet what goes on the menu is on our about page, and ordering questions are answered in our delivery FAQs.
• Formats & Dosing
How to Enjoy Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie shows up in a few different formats on our menu, and format changes the experience. Flower and pre-rolls carry the fullest cherry-forward terpene expression. Carts and concentrates hit faster and stronger, with less of that signature fruit nuance.
Flower
Best expression of the sweet cherry/earthy profile. Effects land within a few minutes, tapering over 2–3 hours.
Pre-Rolls
Same profile, zero prep — an easy way to try it before committing to more.
Vape Carts
Faster onset, more discreet, less terpene nuance. Pace yourself.
Concentrates
Live resin and rosin retain more terpene character, but potency runs significantly higher than flower. Experienced consumers only.
Start Low, Go Slow
Start with one small inhale, then wait a full 15 minutes before taking more with flower or vape. With edibles, wait two full hours before redosing. This is general information, not medical advice — individual tolerance and body chemistry vary.
• Compare Before You Order
Strains Similar to Cherry Pie
Gelato 33
Trades Cherry Pie's fruit-forward brightness for a creamier, more dessert-leaning evening profile.
Read the Gelato 33 guideBlue Dream
Similar balanced approachability, with a berry-and-pine profile that leans more energizing and daytime-suited.
Read the Blue Dream guideCereal Milk
A creamier, dessert-forward alternative if you want the same balanced effect with sweeter, milkier flavor.
Read the Cereal Milk guideApple Jack
Shares the functional, well-rounded hybrid structure, with crisp apple flavor instead of cherry.
Read the Apple Jack guide
• Available Across Alameda County
Order Cherry Pie in Your City
Oakland
Citywide, from West Oakland to Montclair and the East Oakland flats.
Weed DeliveryBerkeley
Downtown, the campus area, North Berkeley and the Elmwood.
Weed DeliveryEmeryville
Bay Street, the Triangle and the Powell Street corridor.
Weed DeliveryAlbany
Solano Avenue, the Hill and everything down to the waterfront.
Weed DeliveryPiedmont
All of Piedmont, usually folded into our Oakland runs.
Cherry Pie FAQs
- What is the Cherry Pie cannabis strain?
- Cherry Pie is an indica-leaning hybrid crossing Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison, known for sweet cherry flavor and a balanced, relaxed-but-clear-headed high.
- Is Cherry Pie an indica or sativa?
- Cherry Pie is a hybrid, typically cited as roughly 60% indica and 40% sativa.
- What does Cherry Pie taste like?
- Sweet, tart cherry with earthy undertones and a light floral, spiced finish.
- What are the effects of Cherry Pie?
- A happy, cerebral lift followed by comfortable, full-body relaxation — without heavy sedation.
- What is the THC content of Cherry Pie?
- Cherry Pie typically tests between 16–24% THC.
- Is Cherry Pie good for social settings?
- Yes — it's commonly used for social or creative settings thanks to its clear-headed, uplifted onset.
- How is Cherry Pie different from Gelato 33?
- Cherry Pie leans brighter and more fruit-forward, while Gelato 33 leans creamier and more dessert-sweet with a heavier evening effect.
- Can I get Cherry Pie delivered in Alameda County?
- Yes — check our delivery areas page to confirm delivery to your address. Cherry Pie currently rotates through our North County menu, covering Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and Piedmont, with availability changing by drop.
• Verify It Yourself
Sources & Further Reading
- California Department of Cannabis Control
State rules on legal purchase limits, licensed delivery and consumer protections.
- CDPH — Cannabis Health Effects
California's public health guidance on cannabis effects, dosing and safer use.
- NIH — Terpenes and cannabis research
Peer-reviewed background on terpenes such as myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene.
- DCC Licensed Retailer Search
Verify that any delivery service you order from holds an active California license.
Strain information here is educational, not medical advice. For California rules on buying and receiving cannabis, see our delivery areas page.
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