Ranier Sweet Cherry
Ranier Blush Sweet Cherry--SALE PRICED!
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.
Ranier Blush Sweet Cherry--SALE PRICED! Pricing
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| 284 |
Ranier Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
$23.99 |
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| 543 |
Ranier Sweet Cherry on Standard (Mazzard) root, 2 year-Extra large grade |
$26.99 $19.99 |
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| 1585 |
Ranier Sweet Cherry on Semi-Dwarf (MaxMa 14) Root - Large 1/2"-5/8" caliper grade |
$26.99 |
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Height12-18 Feet
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Spread10-16 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Prunus avium 'Ranier'
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 about Ranier Blush Sweet Cherry--SALE PRICED!
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.
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Prunus avium 'Ranier' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Excellent pollinizer |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Very productive |
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Spreading habit |
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Harvest Period
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Early summer |
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Concentrated harvest |
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Early season |
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Other Attributes
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Very sweet |
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Short shelf-life |
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Very juicy |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Frost Sensitive |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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