Rainier sweet cherry
Prunus avium 'Rainier'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 30 feet tall8 to 30 feet wide
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rainier' sweet cherry (Prunus avium 'Rainier') is a tree for borders, food gardens, and low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It has a columnar habit and fragrant spring blooms that draw bees and butterflies. The cherries ripen early and are grown for fresh eating. Plant a second cherry nearby, because this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Serviceberry, Crab apple, Blueberry, and Ornamental onion.