Rainier Sweet Cherry

Experience the luxury of the Rainier Sweet Cherry, widely regarded as the finest yellow cherry in the world. Named after Mount Rainier, this exquisite variety is a cross between the Bing and Van cherries, resulting in exceptionally large, firm fruit with a stunning golden-yellow skin kissed by a pinkish-red blush. The flesh is creamy white and remarkably sweet, boasting a higher sugar content than almost any other cherry. Beyond its gourmet fruit, the Rainier is a spectacular ornamental tree, erupting in a dense cloud of fragrant, snowy-white blossoms every spring that will make your garden the envy of the neighborhood.

While the fruit is a delicacy often priced at a premium in grocery stores, the tree itself is surprisingly hardy and vigorous. It is a prolific producer that benefits from a pollination partner like Bing or Black Tartarian to ensure a heavy harvest. The Rainier is also a favorite for home gardeners because birds are less attracted to its yellow skin than to dark red cherries, meaning more fruit makes it to your table. With its upright, spreading habit and lush green summer foliage, the Rainier Sweet Cherry is a high-yield investment in both beauty and flavor.