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Variety fit — Wisconsin

Can I grow Rainier sweet-cherry in Wisconsin?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5b and typical 1415 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Wisconsin’s main growing area (53703): zone 5b, ~1,415 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Rainier requirements vs. Wisconsin climate
Rainier chill requirement700 chill hours
Rainier hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Wisconsin average chill (53703)1,415 hours (1,203–1,760 across 10 winters)
Wisconsin zone (53703)USDA zone 5b
Rainier sweet cherrySpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Rainier sweet-cherry in Wisconsin?
Yes — Your zone 5b and typical 1415 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026