The Semi-Dwarf Rainier Cherry Tree is known for its large, golden-yellow cherries with a bright red blush and an exceptionally sweet, rich flavor. The fruit has a firm, juicy texture and is prized for fresh eating and gourmet desserts. The tree has a moderately compact growth habit, making it well suited for home orchards and smaller garden spaces. In spring, it produces showy white blossoms that attract pollinators and develop into beautiful, bicolor cherries that typically ripen in mid to late summer.
Mature Height: 12-15 feet
Spacing: 12–15 feet apart
Interesting Information:
Rainier cherries are considered a premium sweet cherry variety, famous for their high sugar content and delicate flavor.
This variety is not self-fertile and requires cross-pollination for fruit production. Suitable pollinators include Bing, Lapins, or Black Tartarian cherry trees.
Rainier cherries are more susceptible to bird interest due to their light color, so netting may be recommended.
The tree’s spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, improving fruit set and adding ornamental value.
Its Semi-Dwarf size makes it ideal for home orchards, offering easier pruning, harvesting, and maintenance while producing high-quality fruit.
Grow Zone: 5–8
The Semi-Dwarf Rainier Cherry Tree is known for its large, golden-yellow cherries with a bright red blush and an exceptionally sweet, rich flavor. The fruit has a firm, juicy texture and is prized for fresh eating and gourmet desserts. The tree has a moderately compact growth habit, making it well suited for home orchards and smaller garden spaces. In spring, it produces showy white blossoms that attract pollinators and develop into beautiful, bicolor cherries that typically ripen in mid to late summer.
Mature Height: 12-15 feet
Spacing: 12–15 feet apart
Interesting Information:
Rainier cherries are considered a premium sweet cherry variety, famous for their high sugar content and delicate flavor.
This variety is not self-fertile and requires cross-pollination for fruit production. Suitable pollinators include Bing, Lapins, or Black Tartarian cherry trees.
Rainier cherries are more susceptible to bird interest due to their light color, so netting may be recommended.
The tree’s spring blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, improving fruit set and adding ornamental value.
Its Semi-Dwarf size makes it ideal for home orchards, offering easier pruning, harvesting, and maintenance while producing high-quality fruit.
Grow Zone: 5–8
