CBL (cannabicyclol) is a rare, non-intoxicating cannabinoid that typically appears only in trace amounts. It forms when CBC (cannabichromene) degrades—especially with time, heat, oxygen, or UV exposure—so cultivars that start out richer in CBC are the likeliest to show comparatively higher CBL on a batch’s lab report (COA). There is no cultivar that is consistently “high-CBL” by breeding; CBL is largely a downstream product of CBC’s natural breakdown.

With that caveat, the following CBC-forward cultivars are the ones most often flagged by labs and educators as candidates to show measurable CBL (lot-by-lot) as flower ages or when extracts are exposed to light/heat:

• Maui Dream – Noted among CBC-leaning cultivars; availability rotates across craft and value brands. Recent menus have carried Maui Dream in California and the Northeast. Verify each batch’s COA for any detected CBL.
• Blue/Black Cherry Soda family (e.g., Blue Cherry Soda, Black Cherry Soda) – CBC-associated lineage; some retailers even label CBC-forward versions. Again, CBL, if present, will be batch-specific.
• Blue Cadillac – Listed among CBC-inclined cultivars; typically seen via seed or small-batch flower drops. Check vendor COAs for cannabinoid panels including CBL.
• Bubba Cookies – Cited on CBC-leaning lists; sold periodically by multi-state dispensaries. Confirm CBL on the lot COA before purchase.
• Purple Candy – Also included among CBC-forward cultivars; availability varies by region and brand. As always, the COA is determinative for any CBL content.

Where to find them—and how to verify CBL

• Zen Leaf (multi-state) and Curaleaf (multi-state) often list Bubba Cookies and related cultivars; look for the downloadable COA on the product page or in-store. Even when CBL is present, it is usually at trace levels compared with THC/CBD.
• Commencement Bay Cannabis (WA) has carried CBC Blue Cherry Soda cartridges; CBC-rich products are the most plausible places to see measurable CBL over time.
• Regional shops frequently rotate Maui Dream; menus change weekly, so confirm batch COAs at checkout or by asking staff for the PDF.

When you open the COA, scan the cannabinoid potency table for a row labeled “CBL” (sometimes “CBLa/CBL”). Many state-accredited labs include it by default; Florida’s Trulieve COAs, for example, list CBL even when “ND” (not detected). That’s typical—CBL appears, if at all, in small amounts relative to CBC, CBG, and THC.

Why CBC-rich strains are your best bet

Analytical labs and cannabis science resources agree that CBL is chiefly a degradation product of CBC, accelerated by light and heat. Practically, that means fresh flower—even from a CBC-leaning cultivar—may show no CBL, while an extract or an older lot might show a detectable trace. This chemistry explains why shoppers won’t find a reliable “high-CBL” strain name on menus and why COA verification is essential for each purchase.

Bottom line: If the goal is to encounter measurable CBL, focus on CBC-forward cultivars (like Maui Dream, Cherry Soda lineage, Blue Cadillac, Bubba Cookies, Purple Candy) and always review the batch COA from the dispensary—preferably one that publishes full panels. The science to date supports CBC→CBL formation, not stable, bred-in CBL levels, so validation on the specific lot you’re buying is the only reliable method.