Get ready for a Cherry with a real difference in look and taste! A very vigorous, productive tree for the backyard orchard that produces fruit that is yellow with red blush. Tree Features: Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: late April, early May Mature Height: 18-25 ft Mature Spread: 18-25 ft Harvest: Medium to large fruit in mid August Zone: 6-8 Pollination: Cross-pollination by a different variety of mid Spring bloom cherry tree within 50 feet will bear more fruit. Placement: Full Sun Nursery Stock Specifications: Pot Size: 7 gallon Age: 3+ years old, fruiting Fruit Profile: Color: Red with yellow blush Texture: Fine but firm, juicy Taste: Slightly floral & sweet with hints of peaches and caramel Cooking: Great fresh, canned, or dried Origin: Washington Other notes: Vigorous, productive tree Fruit does not crack when it ripens Its branches are one of the first to be loaded with beautiful white blossoms in spring and it bears heavily with fruit Distinctive flavor Care: Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work) Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work) our tree. Grow 'Rainier' in full sun and well-drained soil although it has the ability to tolerate heavier, wetter soils
