Why "redder" isn't always "better".
Grandpa often bucks this trend seen in the produce department.
Ranier Sweet Cherry

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


Height

12-18 Feet

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Spread

10-16 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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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.

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