Rainier

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Prunus avium (L.) L. Sweet cherry · Fruit crops · bred by Washington State University Research Foundation (US)

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree is vigorous, with a powerful spreading crown. The variety is self-incompatible and requires pollinators such as Bing, Van, Lapins, Sam or Index. Fruit ripening occurs in July, usually 3–6 days after the Bing variety.

The fruits have a broad heart shape and a weight of 7.5 to 10 g. The skin color is yellow with a red or pink blush, the flesh is cream-colored, juicy, with a sugar content of 17–23%. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, however, the fruits are prone to cracking in case of excess moisture. The plant is moderately susceptible to fire blight and prone to powdery mildew.

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Countries of admission

5 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Washington State University Research Foundation (US) 21 Developed the variety
Maintainer: Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy 468 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

NL Netherlands Active

№ KRS85

Registration

30 September 2012
FR France Active

№ 0054822

Application

1 January 1980

Registration

1 January 1980
PL Poland Protection expired

№ SR S572

Application

2 January 1996

Registration

8 February 2001

Terminated

31 December 2021
ES Spain Active

№ 11970031

Application

21 February 1996

Registration

20 October 2010

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
NL Netherlands	KRS85	—	30 September 2012	—	Active
FR France	0054822	1 January 1980	1 January 1980	—	Active
PL Poland	SR S572	2 January 1996	8 February 2001	31 December 2021	Protection expired
ES Spain	11970031	21 February 1996	20 October 2010	—	Active

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Breeder

Washington State University Research Foundation (US)

breeder code Rainier ISK

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Registry records

Total records: 13
Jurisdictions shown: 5
First registration: 1980

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