Description
In a 10 Gallon Container
How to Grow Rainier Cherry Trees
- Pollination: Not self-fertile. Must be planted with a compatible pollinator (e.g., Bing, Stella, Black Tartarian, Lapins, or Van).
- Light & Soil: Full sun is required. Soil must be well-drained with a pH of 6.0-6.5.
- Spacing: Space trees 12–25 feet apart depending on rootstock (dwarf vs. standard).
- Watering: Requires consistent moisture, roughly 12-15 gallons per week, particularly from May through September.
- Pruning: Major pruning should be done while dormant (March/April). Thin the canopy in late summer, but avoid pruning after mid-August to prevent winter injury.