Cherry — Rainier
Prunus avium 'Rainer'
Rainier - Prunus avuim 'Rainier'
Vigorous, heavy cropping, medium sized ,upright spreading tree which produces pretty blossom in Spring. It's dark green foilage displays lovely rustic tones in Autumn. Large, good quality, pinkish red fruit is ripe by mid season. Trees produce at a young age. Fantastic eaten fresh. Susceptible to cracking.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Mid season to late, around mid to end of December.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Similar to Van . Raised shoulders.
Skin: Pink/red. Skin bruises easily, handle withy care!.
Flesh colour: White/lemon coloured.
Texture: Firm and juicy.
Flavour: Sweet.
Storage period: Few days at room temperature. If canned or frozen; several months.
Chill: High.
Plant information
Origin: Cherries originated in Europe and Western Asia.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Van, Bing, Early Burlatt, Lapins and Merchant..
Bloom period: Spring.
Tree shape: Medium sized, multibranched tree with a rounded spreading habit.
Growth rate: vigorous.
Leaf shape: Elliptic, accute tips, serrate margins, long petiole.
Leaf colour: Dark green foilage. Exellent Autumn colour changing through red, orange and yellow tones.
Growing conditions: Plant cherries in deep well drained fertile soils from gravels to sandy loams with a pH range between 6.2/6.8. Plants prefer full sun and good air circulation to prevent ripe cherries splitting under rainy conditions. Avoid areas prone to frosts or winds.
Disease: Brown Rot, Cherry Leaf Spot and Bacterial Cranker.
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