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Rainier Cherry

15 Gallon
$189.00
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Rainier Cherry

Cherry ‘Rainier’

Gourmet Yellow-Blush Cherry • Exceptionally Sweet & Low-Acid Flavor • Prized Fresh-Eating Delicacy

$189.00
Container sizeSize guide 15 Gallon

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Description

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.

  • Produces medium-sized, round cherries with a distinctive yellow skin blushed with red and tender, creamy-yellow flesh.

  • Exceptionally high sugar content and low acidity create a supremely sweet, almost floral flavorwith a unique aroma.

  • Requires a cross-pollinator (like Bing or Stella) to set fruit.

  • Thin skin makes it a prized fresh treat, though it can be more delicate for shipping.

  • Deciduous tree with a moderate growth habit, typically maturing to 15-20 ft. tall and wide.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage:Oval leaves with finely serrated margins.Glossy deep green.Deciduous.Flowers:Single, five-petaled soft pink blossoms.Arranged in showy clustered umbels.Requires cross-pollination (plant with 'Bing' or 'Van').Fruit:Medium to large round berries.Golden-yellow skin with bright red blush.Short stems, thin delicate skin.Flavor: Exceptionally sweet with subtle acidity.Texture: Firm, crisp cream-colored flesh
  • Habit: Spreading, rounded deciduous tree
  • Mature Height: 15-20 ft
  • Mature Spread: 15-20 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
  • Key Advantages:Premium dessert cherry - highest sugar content.Striking bi-color appearance.Thin skin tender flesh - delicate eating experience.Excellent fresh market quality
  • Special Attributes:Fruit size: 2.5-3.0 cm diameter.Brix: 20-23% (highest among sweet cherries).Cracking susceptibility: High (requires protection)
  • Landscape Uses:Premium home orchards.Edible landscaping.Pollinator partner plantings.Specialty fruit gardensv

Faqs

Q: Why are Rainier cherries so expensive in stores?
A: Their thin skin and delicate nature make them more challenging to harvest and ship without damage. Additionally, their unique color makes them a target for birds, often requiring netting.

Q: What is the best pollinator for a Rainier cherry tree?
A: Most dark-fleshed sweet cherries that bloom concurrently are good pollinators, such as Bing, Van, or Stella.

Q: How do I protect the fruit from birds?
A: Bird netting is highly recommended as the light-colored, sweet fruit is exceptionally attractive to birds. Deploy netting just as the fruit begins to color.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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