Click here for Sweet Cherry Care Guide Prunus avium - Rainier Cherry Due to import restrictions Cherry can not be shipped to CA. Rainier is a remarkable, new cherry variety with light yellow skin and a red blush. The flesh is firm, finely textured, and offers a superior quality and flavor. The unique yellow color helps to outsmart birds, which tend to prefer red cherries. Rainier cherries have a distinct, superior flavor compared to most varieties. It bears early, is bud-hardy, and resistant to cracking. Pollinator: Needs a pollinator; Sam or Stella are good options. Space Requirements: Dwarf trees: Space 10' circle, Semi-dwarf trees: Space 15' circle, Standard cherry trees: Space 20' circle Hardiness Zone: 5-7 Note: Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship cherries to California, Europe, and other restricted locations. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Good Disease Resistance: Good Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Good No Spray: Poor Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: No Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Well-drained Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.
