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Rainier Sweet Cherry Tree

$75.99
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$75.99
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Description

One of the most in-demand varieties, for both its taste and beauty. Large, yellow fruit with a half-red blush; birds are less attracted, due to the yellow half. Very firm, sweet flesh has a fine texture and distinct, outstanding flavor. Bud-hardy and crack-resistant, making it the cherry of choice for backyard gardeners. A cross of the Bing and Van varieties. Prefers well-drained soil. Excellent for baking, canning, freezing and eating out of hand. Ripens end of May/early June, depending upon growing zone. Stores well. Pollinator required: Choose another sweet cherry variety. See recommended pollinators below.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Mid
Chill Hours 400
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest Late May/early June
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 4 - 7

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:
Standard 18 - 25' tall x 18 - 25' wide
Semi-Dwarf 15 - 18' tall x 15 - 18' wide
Dwarf 8 - 14' tall x 8 - 14' wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:
Standard 18 - 25'
Semi-Dwarf 15 - 18'
Dwarf 8 - 14'

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow cherry trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow cherry trees »

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My favorite

MICHAEL H

We have one already and the cherries have an amazing flavor. Easy to grow and fun for the grandkids to patiently wait for them to ripen.

Paula S

I enjoy these cherries

JoAnn A

Cross pollinating with bing, tasty, trying growth potential for my area

Richard K
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 29, 2025
Ranier Cherry
Very pleased with the tree. It arrived dormant with a nice root structure. Because we had freeze warnings, I potted the tree in a five gallon pot with a quality rooting soil mix. The tree has leafed out nicely?no blooms. We have100 degree temps now so I will wait until fall. I am currently watering regularly and feeding with Foliage Pro bi-weekly. Lovely tree.
KLWag
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 28, 2025
Growing
It's growing really good. The deer ate most of the leaves off of it so we had to net it while it comes back.
RHONDA P
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 4, 2025
Bing cherry tree surprise
Tree arrived in great condition, I actually was very surprised. Past experience with plants that were shipped left a lot to be desired. Tree is thriving n I am happy. Looking forward to the first crop of fruit!
MOMI F
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 25, 2025
I liked my healthy tree from Stark Brothers
Stark Brothers always sends healthy fruit trees, and my Rainer cherry tree is very healthy!
MICHAEL G
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 24, 2025
So far, so good.
Tree is doing well. Still early in the game with a long summer ahead, but it has leafed out and seems "happy".
KATHRYN M
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2025
Rainer cherry tree
It arrived very quickly. The tree was very healthy. We planted it and have kept it watered. It is growing and doing beautifully. Would highly recommend this company for your trees.
CAROL V
Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2025
Love the raineir cherry , i got big cherry dreams
I'm so hyped for thos one , it got these 2 marks of hard amber where i think a squirrel or something may have took a bite , its harder like glass and the tree seems like its doing great yet
Joey T.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 4, 2025
Very nice tree
Very healthy cherry tree to pollinate my bong cherry
CYNTHIA H
Rated 5 out of 5
May 3, 2025
Looks great so far. Came with great looking roots.
Kyle H
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 26, 2025
Beautiful Cherry Tree!
Beautiful, healthy tree! It arrived Beautiful 2 falls ago and is doing very well. No cherries yet, but I think we will have some next year. Definitely worth the price!
Kathy T

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