Rollins strain guide
Rollins is a sativa-leaning cross of Lemon Tree and a Nigerian sativa. People know it for a sharp lemon and pine smell and an energetic, focused feel. It's usually listed as high in THC.
Where does Rollins come from?
Rollins is a cross of Lemon Tree S1 and a Nigerian landrace sativa, according to one strain database and a review of Cresco Labs' Rollins. Lemon Tree is itself a cross of Lemon Skunk and Sour Diesel, which explains a lot of its smell.
Listings describe it as about 90% sativa. The original breeder is not well documented, and some menus name the Nigerian parent differently, so expect a little variation between producers.
What does Rollins smell and taste like?
Rollins smells like strong lemon and citrus, with earthy pine and a sour edge. One reviewer also picked up garlic spice, with a little fuel and pine on the exhale. The taste is usually lemony and woody, milder than the smell.
The Cresco review lists myrcene, terpinolene and pinene as its leading terpenes. Myrcene adds an herbal, earthy tone, terpinolene a fresh, fruity lift and pinene the pine note. That's one batch, so other producers may test differently.
Rollins effects: what people report
People often describe Rollins as uplifting, euphoric and focused, with a clear-headed, social start. One reviewer says it kept them working on a writing project for hours. As it settles, some feel a tingly body buzz, and one strain database describes a calmer finish that can turn heavy.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Some reviewers say it can feel racy at higher amounts, and strong munchies come up too.
How strong is Rollins?
Rollins is usually a high-THC strain. Published listings put it at about 22% to 28% THC, with one lab-tested batch at around 23% and very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label. See reading cannabis labels if the THC and total THC figures look confusing.
Buying Rollins in Canada
Check the product listing for Lemon Tree and Nigerian parents, since a few menus describe the ancestry more loosely. Different producers grow different cuts.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that bright lemon smell.
Rollins vs Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree is one of Rollins' parents, and both open with a strong lemon smell. Lemon Tree carries more diesel and skunk from its Sour Diesel side and is often described as relaxed and happy. Rollins adds pine and a sharper sativa edge from its Nigerian parent, with more reports of focus and energy, and it's usually listed a few points higher in THC. Pick Lemon Tree for a mellower citrus strain, Rollins for a brighter one.
Strains like Rollins
If you like Rollins, these are the closest matches:
- Lemon Tree: its parent, with the same lemon smell and more diesel.
- Super Lemon Haze: a zesty, upbeat sativa-leaning favourite.
- Lemon Skunk: one of its grandparents, sweet lemon with a skunky edge.
- Sour Diesel: its other grandparent, with fuel and an energetic reputation.
