It was developed in 1952 at Washington State University by Harold Fogle, and named after Mount Rainier.

Mature Rainier trees reach a height of 30 to 35 feet and are widely adaptable to various soil types.

Trees should be well spaced to provide maximum sun exposure for individual branches, ensuring fully developed, sweet, ripe fruit at harvest time.

The creamy light yellow to medium yellow-orange fruit develops a red blush and is ready to harvest from late June through early July.

Typical pollenizers are the Bing, Van, Lapins, Black Tartarian, and Lambert cultivars.