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Prunus cerasus Rainier - Tart Cherry

Prunus cerasus Rainier
Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry, Dwarf Cherry, Morello Cherry

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A variety of cherry tree that produces beautiful sweet bicoloured yellow-orange cherries. They are resistant to bursting and can be consumed fresh or preserved. This variety can be cross-pollinated with Burlat or Napoleon and bears fruit in July. Rainier sweet cherry is cold-resistant and easy to grow in any moderately dry garden soil in a sunny location.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
6 m
Exposure
Sun
Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November
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Flowering time April
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Harvest time June to July
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Description

Prunus cerasus Rainier is an alternate variety of sweet cherry tree with yellow-orange fruits with firm, juicy and sweet flesh. These cherries are as delicious to eat fresh as they are preserved. They ripen in July and resist bursting. It is closely related to Napoleon, with which it can cross-pollinate, and it forms a small, fairly upright tree. This variety will adapt to most soils, is tolerant in terms of watering (except during periods of high heat and in Mediterranean regions) and is easy to succeed with.

The sour cherry tree, in Latin Prunus cerasus (also called Morello cherry tree), as well as the sweet cherry tree Prunus avium are the two main species that have given rise to most of the sweet cherry trees cultivated in our gardens. They belong to the Rosaceae family, one of the most important under our latitudes, both for fruit and ornamental gardens, as well as for wild flora. The cherry tree is a medium-sized tree, reaching 5 to 10 m (16 to 33ft) high at maturity. Its rounded habit offers a beautiful shaded space, very pleasant during the summer. Its alternate and toothed leaves are shiny and dark green, then take on a lovely reddish hue in autumn before falling. Cherries are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and trace elements.
This 'Rainier' variety forms a small, upright tree reaching 6 m (20ft) in height and width. In April, it displays white blossom, which, after pollination by insects, produces bi-coloured, yellow-orange cherries, with the side exposed to the sun turning red. It is less attractive to birds than varieties that produce bright red cherries, and may eventually do without bird netting. In addition, its cherries resist bursting well and can be stored for a week after picking. They are fragrant and sweet, with firm flesh, just as good to eat fresh as they are preserved.
Resulting from a cross between the Bing and Van varieties, this cherry tree was obtained in the United States in 1954 by H.W. Fogle. This variety is pollinated by 'Napoleon', 'Burlat', 'Hedelfingen', 'Van' and 'Stark Hardy Giant'.

This cherry tree can be planted in most garden soils
, tolerating some acidity and limestone. Once rooted, it is also drought-tolerant, but occasional watering is always helpful, especially during prolonged hot periods. Adapted to all regions, up to 800 m (2625ft) altitude, the Cherry Tree can be planted on a lawn, at the back of a flower bed, or in an orchard. One must be vigilant in spring, as the flowering is very sensitive to frost (first damage occurs at -2°C (28.4°F)). Plant it in isolation or in a small orchard, alongside traditional fruit trees, Apple Trees, Pear Trees, or more original ones like Persimmon.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 6 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour orange
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Patisserie
Harvest time June to July

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Prunus

Species

cerasus

Cultivar

Rainier

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry, Dwarf Cherry, Morello Cherry

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1005311

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Planting and care

The Cherry Tree is easy to grow in all types of soil, acidic or chalky. It prefers light soils that don't dry out too much in summer and is sensitive to heavy and clayey soils. Choose a sunny location. To limit the risk of late frost on the flowers, it is better to plant the Cherry Tree in a sheltered position, facing west and protected from cold winds in regions that experience spring frosts. Planting is best done in autumn.

Loosen the soil deeply and remove stones and unwanted weeds. Add some sand to improve drainage. Dig a hole 4 to 5 times the volume of the root ball. Make sure to separate the subsoil from the topsoil. Mix bonemeal, well-rotted compost or potting soil with the subsoil and pour this mixture into the planting hole. Install a stake, then place the root ball, cover it with the topsoil and firm it down. Water generously. Attach the stake to the young plant, crossing the tie in a figure of eight, without tightening around the trunk to allow it to grow thicker without being strangled (check over the years).

During cultivation, watering is not essential except in the case of high temperatures and in Mediterranean regions. Mulch at the base to keep it moist in summer. Protect your harvest by installing a bird net if necessary, the colour of Rainier cherries is less attractive to birds than bright red. In case of an aphid attack, spray diluted black soap in water.

Planting period

Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), well-draining, deep, rich

Care

Pruning instructions Cherry trees are pruned in green, that is to say when they still have leaves, just after the harvest. This pruning should be superficial and is often not necessary. Only cut large sections very occasionally as it weakens the trees a lot. The use of healing balm on the wounds will limit the flow of gum that weakens the subject. In early August, if necessary, shorten the current year's shoots and in late autumn, remove any dead branches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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