Plants in family rosaceae
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lemon Candy'
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lemon Candy' is a dwarf ninebark with vibrant chartreuse leaves that last from spring to fall. This compact shrub requires no deadheading or pruning, making it low-maintenance. It prefers a sunny location to achieve its best color and produces white flowers in the spring. Its small size and bright foliage make it an excellent choice for adding color to garden borders or as a standalone feature.
Pyrus 'Golden Spice'
Pyrus 'Golden Spice' is a tree known for its yellow fruit with a red blush and spicy sweet flavor. It features white blossoms in spring and glossy green foliage that turns burgundy in fall. This tree grows 15-20 feet tall and is resistant to Fireblight, requiring a pollination partner and full sun.
Prunus cerasus 'Meteor'
Prunus cerasus 'Meteor' is a cold-hardy cherry tree that produces tart cherries with dark red skin and yellow flesh. It is self-fruitful, meaning it does not require another tree for pollination, and is known for its profuse white blossoms in spring. The tree's foliage turns a striking yellow and blaze orange in the fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring 800 chill hours to produce fruit.
Pyrus pyrifolia
Pyrus pyrifolia is a pear tree producing bronzy-yellow fruit with speckled skin and creamy, sweet flesh. It is self-fertile but benefits from a pollinator for better yield. This tree requires 400-500 chill hours and is known for its disease resistance and vibrant fall foliage.
Prunus avium 'Lapins'
Prunus avium 'Lapins' is a cherry tree cultivar that produces large, juicy sweet cherries and is self-fruitful, meaning it can pollinate other cherry varieties. It is resistant to fruit splitting and requires 800-900 chill hours. The tree is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. It also offers great fall color with orange, red, and yellow leaves.
Rubus 'Chester Thornless'
Rubus 'Chester Thornless' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its high yields of large, sweet berries. This disease-resistant and heat-tolerant plant is cold hardy in zones 5-8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is self-pollinating and drought-resistant once established.
Prunus avium 'Royal Ann'
Prunus avium 'Royal Ann' is a semi-dwarf cherry tree known for its golden-yellow cherries with a red blush and sweet, firm flesh. This tree requires a pollinator to produce fruit and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure. It is cold hardy and grows at a medium rate, reaching 12-18 inches per year. The tree can yield up to 50 pounds of fruit, making it a productive addition to any garden.
Pyrus communis 'Magness'
Pyrus communis 'Magness' is a pear tree known for its medium to large fruit with bronzy-red blushed skin and soft, juicy white flesh. This aromatic fruit is less gritty and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The tree is disease-resistant and requires pollination from different varieties, thriving in USDA zones 5-9 with full sun and well-drained soil.
Rubus idaeus 'Cascade Gold'
Rubus idaeus 'Cascade Gold' is a raspberry plant that bears large, firm golden berries with a sweet-tart taste in summer. It is self-pollinating and friendly to pollinators and songbirds. This plant requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 4-8.
Rosa 'Tropicana'
Rosa 'Tropicana' is a rose variety known for its highly fragrant, massive blooms with intense salmon coloration. It blooms from late spring to fall and grows 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This rose prefers full sun and well-drained, enriched soils, making it ideal for floral design and sun gardens.
Prunus armeniaca 'Harcot'
Prunus armeniaca 'Harcot' is a self-pollinating apricot tree known for its sweet, freestone fruit and fragrant pink flowers in spring. Developed in Canada, it requires 700 chill hours and is resistant to frost and brown rot. This tree thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and offers a prolific harvest, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' is a broadleaf evergreen native to southern China, known for its mounded growth and leathery green leaves with coppery red new growth. It produces whitish blossoms with pinkish centers and purplish-black berries in fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Malus 'Purple Prince'
Malus 'Purple Prince' is a fast-growing tree known for its rosy red spring blooms and purple bronze foliage. In fall and winter, it produces ruby red fruit, adding seasonal interest. This tree is very disease resistant and thrives in urban environments, making it suitable for various landscapes. It is hardy in zones 4-8 but is not drought tolerant, requiring regular watering for optimal growth.