Plants in family rosaceae
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.
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.
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 'Tropic Gold'
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold' is an apricot tree that produces medium to large fruits with a sweet flavor. This self-fruitful variety requires 350 chilling hours and blooms with white flowers in spring. 'Tropic Gold' grows up to 20 feet tall and wide, with fruits ripening from June to July. It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. This apricot tree is ideal for home orchards and can be grown in a variety of climates. Its self-pollinating nature makes it a reliable producer, and its fruits are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or preserving. 'Tropic Gold' is a valuable addition to any garden focused on fruit production.
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.
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.
Aronia melanocarpa 'Mckenzie'
Aronia melanocarpa 'Mckenzie' is an ornamental fruiting shrub known for its fragrant flowers that attract pollinators and near-black berries. It grows 7 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide, with glossy foliage that displays fall color. This shrub is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, prefers full sun, and is seldomly damaged by deer, making it a resilient choice for diverse landscapes.
Rosa 'Zlemarianneyoshida'
Rosa 'Zlemarianneyoshida' is a compact rose variety known for its double blooms with hundreds of petals, growing 18-30 inches tall. It reblooms from late spring to the first frost and is nectar-rich, attracting butterflies and bees. This rose is disease-resistant, deer-resistant, and tolerates salt, making it suitable for coastal gardens.
Cotoneaster lucidus
Cotoneaster lucidus is a cold-hardy shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that turn scarlet, red, and purple in fall. It produces sweet flowers and berries that attract butterflies and birds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is pollution-tolerant, making it suitable for urban environments.
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.
Pyrus communis 'Summercrisp'
The Pyrus communis 'Summercrisp' is a cold-hardy pear tree known for its decorative nature and vertical branches that require minimal pruning. It produces crisp, juicy pears with a red blush, typically harvested in August. This variety is resistant to fireblight disease and, while self-fruiting, benefits from a pollination partner for better yield.
Rosa 'Smokin' Hot'
Rosa 'Smokin' Hot' is a deciduous woody perennial rose with scarlet red interior petals and white highlights. It features rich burgundy markings and an enchanting scent, attracting pollinators to the garden. This rose is cold-hardy to USDA zone 4 and heat-tolerant to zone 10, requiring full sun and well-drained soil.
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.
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 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.