Plant Database
Rainier Cherry
Cherry ‘Rainier’
The Rainier Cherry is a stunning gourmet delicacy, prized for its exquisite beauty and uniquely delicate, sweet flavor. With its golden-blush skin and exceptional taste, it’s a conversation-starting tree that yields fruit often considered the finest for fresh eating.
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Produces medium-sized, round cherries with a distinctive yellow skin blushed with red and tender, creamy-yellow flesh.
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Exceptionally high sugar content and low acidity create a supremely sweet, almost floral flavorwith a unique aroma.
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Requires a cross-pollinator (like Bing or Stella) to set fruit.
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Thin skin makes it a prized fresh treat, though it can be more delicate for shipping.
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Deciduous tree with a moderate growth habit, typically maturing to 15-20 ft. tall and wide.