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    Rainier

    Cherry

    This is the only rootstock available for this variety

    Tree Size:4-7 ft
    Availability:
    Pre-Order 2027
    Price:
    $55$49.50
    10% pre-order discount
    1

    This is a pre-order for the spring 2027 season. We'll reach out to confirm availability and arrange pickup before planting time. Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.

    Why Buy This Tree?

    Rainier cherries regularly sell for 2-3x the price of standard cherries at market, making them an excellent investment for commercial growers. Our farm-grown trees on MaxMa® 14 rootstock offer superior cold-hardiness and earlier bearing than standard rootstocks. With local delivery throughout Washington State, you're getting nursery-direct trees that are professionally selected for Pacific Northwest success. The variety's reputation alone drives customer demand.

    About Rainier

    Buy Rainier cherry trees for the ultimate premium sweet cherry experience in your Washington orchard. These stunning golden-red cherries command top prices at farmers markets and are prized for their exceptionally sweet, low-acid flavor. Cold-hardy and productive on disease-resistant rootstocks, Rainier cherries thrive in Pacific Northwest conditions and deliver the gourmet fruit that cherry enthusiasts seek out season after season.

    Key Benefits

    Premium market prices - highest value cherry variety
    Exceptionally sweet with low acidity
    Beautiful golden-yellow with red blush
    MaxMa® 14 rootstock for cold-hardiness
    Strong consumer recognition and demand

    Specifications

    Growing Zones

    USDA Zones 5-9

    Mature Height

    12-15 ft on MaxMa® 14

    Width: 10-12 ft

    Sunlight

    Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

    Growth Rate

    Moderate

    Harvest Time

    Late June to early July

    Years to Fruit

    4 years

    Fruit Information

    Flavor Profile

    Exceptionally sweet with creamy texture and low acidity

    Storage Quality

    Fair - best fresh, refrigerate promptly

    Best Uses

    Fresh eating
    Desserts
    Preserves

    Pollination Requirements

    This variety requires cross-pollination for fruit production. Plant with another compatible variety for best results.

    Compatible Pollinators:

    Bing
    (Currently unavailable)
    Black Pearl$55
    Skeena$55

    💡 Click on any pollinator to view details, or hover to quickly add to cart!

    Disease Resistance

    Good crack resistance in dry climates

    Botanical Information

    Botanical Name

    Prunus avium 'Rainier'

    Origin

    Washington State University, 1952

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