Plants in family rosaceae
Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin'
The Malus domestica 'Cox's Orange Pippin' is a deciduous apple tree known for its medium-sized, yellow fruit with an orange-red blush and a complex flavor reminiscent of sweet orange and mango. It blooms with fragrant white flowers in spring, attracting pollinators, and its fruit ripens from mid-fall to early winter. This variety is cold hardy and thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9, requiring full sun and approximately 800 chill hours. It is a heavy-bearing tree with good disease resistance, making it low maintenance. The tree's creamy white flesh is fine-textured, firm, and juicy, offering a sweet, slightly tart, and sometimes spicy taste. It is not self-fruiting and needs a pollinating partner. Suitable for average-sized gardens, it grows well in cool summers and coastal areas. The tree's deciduous foliage provides fall color, and its seeds rattle inside ripe fruit, adding to its unique characteristics.
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.
Rosa rugosa 'Belle Poitevine'
Rosa rugosa 'Belle Poitevine' is a hardy Rugosa Rose introduced in 1894, known for its fragrant blooms up to 4 inches across. It blooms from early summer until frost, and its foliage turns yellow and orange in fall. The plant produces large orange-red rosehips and is winter hardy to zone 3-7. It is resistant to mildew, rust, and black spot, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Malus domestica 'Prairie Magic'
Malus domestica 'Prairie Magic' is a super hardy apple tree from Canada, producing medium-large green fruit with a red blush. Its scented white blossoms attract bees and butterflies, and it is suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. This semi-dwarf tree requires a pollination partner and thrives in USDA zones 3 to 8.
Prunus persica 'Blushing Pearl'
Prunus persica 'Blushing Pearl' is a narrow variety of peach tree that produces large, sweet fruit with white flesh and pink-red blushed skin. It is a freestone variety, meaning the flesh separates easily from the pit, and it blooms with showy pink flowers in spring. This self-pollinating tree requires low chill hours, making it suitable for warmer climates.
Rosa 'Wekmeyer'
Rosa 'Wekmeyer' is a floribunda rose with bright yellow blooms and a fruity fragrance. It is disease and pest resistant, growing 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This rose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering fade-resistant blooms.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Double Delight'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Double Delight' is a self-pollinating nectarine variety known for its richly flavored yellow-fleshed fruit and dark red skin. It features double pink flowers in spring and is a heavy bearer, suitable for zones 7 to 10.
Prunus domestica 'French Petite'
Prunus domestica 'French Petite' is a plum tree that yields medium-sized, dark purple fruits with a heavy bloom and firm, golden flesh. It is partially self-fruitful, requires 800 chill hours, and grows 10-15 feet tall and wide. This tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with at least 6 hours of full sun.
Prunus armeniaca 'Harglow'
Prunus armeniaca 'Harglow' is a cold-hardy apricot tree that produces bright orange freestone fruit. It is self-pollinating and requires 700-900 chill hours. The tree grows best in full sun with well-drained soil and needs moderate, consistent moisture. It ripens in July to August and can grow 12-18 inches per season after establishment.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'
Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' is a low-maintenance shrub that blooms with sweet white flowers until frost. It features blue-green leaves and grows 2-3 feet tall and wide. This cold-hardy plant is salt-tolerant and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, making it ideal for xeric and fire-wise landscapes.
Rosa 'Peace'
Rosa 'Peace' is a hybrid tea rose renowned for its large, pastel bicolored blooms and sweet fragrance. Introduced in the US in 1945, it has been celebrated for its beauty and vigor, earning accolades such as the AARS award in 1946. This rose thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and requires pruning in early spring. It is hardy and disease-resistant, making it a reliable choice for rose enthusiasts. Its historical significance and stunning blooms make it a timeless addition to any garden.
Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'
Rosa 'Joseph's Coat' is a climbing rose celebrated for its bi-color blooms in shades of golden orange, buttery yellow, and flame-touched edges. This repeat bloomer grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, providing a vibrant display from late spring to early fall. It is pest and disease-resistant, making it a hardy choice for USDA zones 6 through 10. The rose requires full sun and well-drained soil, and benefits from pruning in early spring and after flowering. Its colorful blooms and robust nature make it a favorite among rose enthusiasts.
Malus 'Spring Snow'
Malus 'Spring Snow' is a non-fruiting variety known for its fragrant white blooms in spring. It has an upright oval form with shiny green leaves that turn yellow in fall. This hardy tree is rust and mildew resistant and tolerates cold winters and hot summers.
Pyrus communis 'Seckel'
Pyrus communis 'Seckel' is a pear tree known for its exceptionally sweet and juicy fruit with fine-textured creamy white flesh. It is disease-resistant and drought-tolerant, requiring around 600 chill hours. This tree grows in USDA zones 6-9 and benefits from a pollinator.
Malus domestica 'Empire'
Malus domestica 'Empire' is a hybrid apple tree combining traits from Red Delicious and McIntosh. It features crimson red skin, white flesh, and a sweet taste. This compact tree is suitable for urban gardens, blooms with fragrant white flowers in spring, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa' is a deciduous shrub with deep cerise pink double blooms that are ultra-fragrant. It blooms all summer long and is a vigorous grower, with leaves that turn orange in fall and red hips. This winter-hardy and disease-resistant plant is tolerant of various soils and is salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Rosa 'Golden Showers'
Rosa 'Golden Showers' is a climbing rose with pale popcorn yellow blooms that repeat throughout the summer and into autumn. It features nearly thornless canes and glossy dark green foliage, growing about 6 feet in height. This rose is disease-resistant and tolerates a touch of shade, making it a reliable choice for gardeners. Its fragrant blooms and easy care make it a popular addition to rose gardens.
Rosa 'Heirloom'
Rosa 'Heirloom' is a rose variety with rich mauve blend color and semi-double blooms that emit a slight Tea Rose fragrance. Introduced in 1972, it grows 4 to 5 feet in height and width and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9. This rose is shade-tolerant and has modern disease resistance, preferring full sun and well-drained, enriched soil. It appreciates moderate consistent moisture, mulch, and spring pruning for optimal growth.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Glo'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Glo' is a nectarine variety with orange-red-ruby skin and white flesh. This semi-freestone fruit tree is self-fruitful and produces fragrant pink and white blossoms. It thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, requiring 400-500 chill hours. Suitable for USDA zones 5-9, 'Arctic Glo' is a delightful addition to home orchards, offering both ornamental and edible value.
Fragaria chiloensis 'White Carolina'
Fragaria chiloensis 'White Carolina' is an everbearing strawberry variety with a distinct appearance and tropical pineapple flavor. It ripens in spring and continues to fruit until the first frost, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. This plant is adaptable, heat tolerant, and disease resistant, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.