Rainier is a premium sweet cherry variety known for its large size, golden-yellow skin with a red blush, and exceptionally sweet, delicate flavor. The fruit is firm and juicy, ideal for fresh eating, and prized for its high sugar content. It is not self-fertile and requires a compatible pollinator such as Bing or Van for good fruit set. Rainier ripens in early to mid-summer and is somewhat sensitive to rain and cracking. It requires about 700 to 800 chilling hours.
