Semi Dwarf Royal Rainier Cherry Tree on Mazzard 14® Brokforest cv (Prunus avium ‘Royal Rainier’) is a premium sweet cherry variety prized for its large, golden-yellow fruit with a beautiful red blush and its supremely sweet, low-acid flavor. Known for its firm flesh and delicate balance of sugar, Royal Rainier is excellent for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves. A highly productive variety, it delivers consistently heavy crops of showy, flavorful cherries. Grafted onto Mazzard 14® Brokforest rootstock, this tree combines vigorous growth, adaptability to different soils, and long-term orchard performance, making it an excellent choice for both home and small-scale growers. Growing Semi Dwarf Royal Rainier Cherry Tree on Mazzard 14® Light: Requires full sun for optimal flowering, fruit ripening, and development of rich color and sweetness. Soil: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils; amend with compost or organic matter for improved performance. Avoid poorly drained areas. Water: Provide deep, consistent watering throughout the growing season, particularly during fruit development. Avoid overly wet conditions that can lead to root or fruit issues. Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring, with an optional midsummer feeding to support healthy growth and strong yields. Pollination: Not self-fertile; requires a compatible cherry pollinator, such as Bing or Black Tartarian, for dependable fruit production. Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain open structure, improve airflow, and encourage productive new wood. Thin fruit if needed to improve fruit size and quality. Hardiness: Best suited for USDA zones 4–8. Fruit ripens in mid-summer, producing crops of brightly colored, sweet, and juicy cherries. Shipping Info This tree is grafted onto Mazzard 14® Brokforest, a vigorous and widely used rootstock for sweet cherries, noted for its adaptability, long-lived trees, and ability to produce high-quality fruit. Shipped bare-root in a dormancy state, with proper care and planting instructions included.
