Hollywood strain guide
Hollywood is a newer hybrid from Cookies, made by crossing Lemon Cherry Gelato with Runtz. People know it for a fruity smell of lemon, cherry and berry, and a feel that most describe as relaxed but still sociable. It's one of the higher-THC strains in the Runtz extended family.
Where does Hollywood come from?
Hollywood comes from Cookies, the California brand, and its seed line is listed under Cookie Fam Genetics. Two strain databases agree on the parents: Lemon Cherry Gelato and Runtz, two of the most popular fruit-forward strains of recent years.
Cookies has since used Hollywood in further crosses, such as Sunset Sherb x Hollywood and Pink Runtz x Hollywood. There isn't a well-documented story about the name or the release date, so we'll leave it at that.
What does Hollywood smell and taste like?
Fruit leads. The breeder describes lemony cherry notes with the sweet, candy side of Runtz underneath, and one strain database's users most often pick out apple, berry and lemon. Some reviewers simply call it pungent and fruity, which is a fair summary.
We couldn't find a published terpene profile for Hollywood, so we won't guess one. If your product lists terpenes on the label, that's the best guide to your batch.
Hollywood effects: what people report
One strain database describes Hollywood as mostly calming, and relaxed is the most common word people use. What stands out is how often energetic and talkative come up next to it, along with happy, euphoric and giggly. The breeder pitches it as a balance between relaxation and a good mood, and reviews largely back that up.
These are experiences people report, not promises, and Hollywood has fewer reviews than its parents. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Hollywood?
Hollywood is a very high-THC strain. The breeder lists it at about 25% THC and one strain database at 27%, with very little CBD. That's toward the top end for flower.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. If you're curious how labs arrive at that number, our guide to THCA vs THC explains it.
Buying Hollywood in Canada
The name is a common word, so read the label. Crosses like Sunset Sherb x Hollywood are different strains, and older strains with Hollywood in the name, like Hollywood Pure Kush, are separate strains.
Check the THC and CBD numbers, the terpenes if they're listed and the packaging date. Fruit-forward strains lose their smell first, so fresher is better.
Hollywood vs Lemon Cherry Gelato
Lemon Cherry Gelato is one of Hollywood's parents, and the lemon and cherry in Hollywood come straight from it. The difference is the other half. Lemon Cherry Gelato sits on a creamy, dessert-like base, while Hollywood swaps some of that cream for the candy-sweet fruit of Runtz, adding berry and apple notes. Both are described as relaxed and happy, though Hollywood gets called talkative and energetic more often. If you want the tart lemon and cherry with cream, start with Lemon Cherry Gelato. If you'd like it fruitier and sweeter, try Hollywood.
Strains like Hollywood
If you like Hollywood, these are the closest matches:
- Lemon Cherry Gelato: the parent, with tart lemon and cherry over a creamy base.
- Runtz: the other parent, sweet candy and fruit with a happy, relaxed reputation.
- Lemon Cherry Runtz: a Runtz-family strain with a similar lemon, cherry and candy smell.
- White Runtz: a softer Runtz relative with peach and vanilla notes.
