Cherry tree named `Royal Rainier`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium) with the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 2. Firm fruit with good handling and shipping qualitites. 3. Heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit. 4. The ability of the fruit to hold firm on the tree 6 to 7 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 5. Vigorous, upright growth. 6. Fruit with yellowish-white skin that has an attractive red blush when exposed to the sun.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of cherry tree substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous upright growth, being a productive and regular bearer of medium to large size fruit that has the ability to remain firm on the tree 6 to 7 days after maturity (shipping ripe); the fruit is further characterized by its yellowish-white skin with an attractive red blush where exposed to the sun, it has good flavor and eating quality and ripens approximately 5 days before Stella Cherry (non-patented).