Cherry Pie
18.9%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Cherry Pie effects are mostly calming.
Cherry Pie potency is average.
Cherry Pie
18.9%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Cherry Pie effects are mostly calming.
Cherry Pie potency is average.
Cherry Pie is a classic hybrid-indica strain created through the crossing of Granddaddy Purple and Durban Poison. This variety is characterized by a moderate difficulty level, a medium yield, and a flowering cycle of 56 days. Its lineage has established it as a genetic foundation for numerous progeny, including Alien Life Form, Amazing Fruit, TL DR, Double Cheesecake, Medellin Cherry, Rainbow Boogie Fever, Snake River Purple Cheddar, Banana Milkshake OG, Cherry AK47 X Cherry Pie, American Pie, Baked Apple Cherries, and BakedGoodz.
The sensory profile of this THC-dominant strain is defined by a complex chemical composition led by myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, ocimene, humulene, linalool, limonene, beta-pinene, bisabolol, nerolidol, camphene, and terpinolene. These terpenes interact to produce a distinct flavor profile that reflects the strain's genetic background, relying on the specific hierarchy of these twelve compounds to dictate its overall aromatic experience.
Mechanically, Cherry Pie delivers effects characterized by states of relaxation, an uplifted mood, and happiness. These primary outcomes make the strain well-suited for addressing concerns related to stress and anxiety, while also serving as a choice for social settings. Its influence continues to be observed in the cannabis community via its list of offspring, maintaining its role as a hybrid in contemporary cultivation.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| pinene | ~12% | pine | focus · creative |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~28%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 0.44 mM) counteracting THC-induced short-term memory deficits; most widely encountered terpenoid in nature; anti-inflammatory via PGE-1.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Indica-dominant
Primarily indica with sativa influence. Relaxing body with some cerebral lift.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Cookies Fam-associated Granddaddy Purple × Durban Poison cross; sweet cherry-fuel aroma with balanced indica-leaning effects.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Cherry Pie.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Parents
Siblings
Share parents granddaddy purple / durban poison
Offspring — 30 strains bred from Cherry Pie
Composite Traits
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Community Reviews
Wanted something uplifting for the morning but this just knocked me out after a couple of bowls. The taste was pretty good and the body high was decent, but I just kept nodding off and needed something to get me going instead.
My anxiety can be rough but this bud made me feel super chill and happy without being totally glued to the couch. Grabbed a nice 8th and used it for some social stuff, worked out perfectly and the flavor was yummy with that nice cherry fuel thing going on.
What would Cherry Pie × ? produce?
Predict the terpene profile, effects, and growing traits of a cross. Our gene weaver engine votes on dominant traits from both parents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherry Pie indica or sativa?
Cherry Pie is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Cherry Pie?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Cherry Pie good for daytime use?
Cherry Pie is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.