Ranier Blush Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium 'Ranier'

Grandpa's Choice™ Ranier Blush Sweet Cherry's skin color is golden yellow with a considerable amount of red blush. The fruit is very large and firm, and it's clear colored flesh has a distinctly different flavor. The tree is vigorous, hardy, and productive. Ranier is reported to be quite crack resistant, but is not as hardy in cold areas as most other blush varieties.

Pricing

Ranier Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $23.99 Ranier Cherry on Semi-Dwarf (Gisela 6) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $26.99

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Ranier is very productive. It is an early bloomer and a good pollinator for most early to mid-season varieties. It requires pollination by another variety.

A Little History Ranier is extensively planted in Washington where it has made quite a name for itself. It is exceptionally large, flavorful and beautiful, and when Grandpa first saw it he ate so many he got a bellyache. This is the blush cherry most often seen in the produce department in cherry season.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Early blooming • Excellent pollinizer	Disease Resistance • Crack resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spreading habit • Very productive
Harvest Period • Concentrated harvest • Early season • Early summer	Other Attributes • Very sweet • Grandpa's Choice™ • Short shelf-life • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Frost Sensitive • Full Sun	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • High dessert quality • Canning or freezing • Cooking or baking