Rainier Sweet Cherry Tree
$119.99
Begins shipping mid-April.
Zones 5 - 8
Pollinator required to bear fruit
A prized, in-demand variety.
The large yellow fruit features a 50% red blush, which is hugely appealing to us, but not the birds—they’re more enamored with fully-red cherries. Sweet, firm, fine-textured flesh is indicative of this cherry’s quality, and the superior flavor never disappoints. This cross between Bing and Van varieties means it’s resistant to cracking and late frosts, and even stores well. Excellent for baking, canning, freezing and fresh-eating. Ripens at the end of May/early June, depending upon your growing zone. Pollinator required: Choose any other sweet cherry variety.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Period | Mid |
Fruit Color | Yellow |
Fruit Size | Large |
Ripens/Harvest | Late May/Early June |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Taste | Excellent, Sweet |
Texture | Firm |
Soil pH Level | 6-7 |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Shade Level | Full Sun |
Years to Bear | 4-7 |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5-8 |
Size & Spacing
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant a different sweet cherry variety within 15 meters (50 feet) for best pollination.
How do I find my Hardiness Zone?
Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones will tell you which plants will do well in your particular climate. Each zone is determined by the lowest average winter temperature recorded in a given area. Hardiness Zone information is included on all tree and plant product pages, so you know instantly whether a certain plant is likely to succeed where you live. Natural Resources Canada provides helpful options to find your zone:
Jenny Welsh –
It took off right after planting and was super happy until the beetles came. I have 4 cherry trees in my front yard and the Japanese beetles skipped over the other 3 to devour this one. It didn’t make it through its first spring. I will try a different variety next time.
Thanh Thai –
The trees from Stark Bro’s are doing well and I look forward to a bounded harvest in the future. TY Stark Bro’s !
Bob Rockey –
Excited to see Rainier Sweet cherry offered as we love them. It sprouted quickly here in SE Wisconsin, but we find the local Japanese Beetles love them too! Skeletonized much of the new leaves quickly; hoping it will survive a cold winter ahead. Stay tuned.
Frank Gingrasso –
I just purchased it this year and is doing fantastic. I am very satisfied with the process it is making.
FAY MILLER –
Just purchased this spring. It arrived as a nice sized tree and is growing well. It is not old enough to bear fruit. Lily