Plants in family rosaceae
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 'Red Duchess'
Malus domestica 'Red Duchess' is a cold-hardy apple tree thriving in zones 3-6. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring and red-blushed fruit with white flesh in mid to late summer. The tree requires full sun and well-drained, moist soil for optimal fruit production.
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.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'
Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger' is a compact shrub with bright yellow flowers and fine-textured, dark green foliage. It blooms all summer and is a magnet for butterflies, while being deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established. This low-maintenance plant prefers 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.
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.
Prunus salicina 'Honey Lightning'
Prunus salicina 'Honey Lightning' is a fruit tree known for its golden skin with a red blush and sweet, juicy yellow flesh. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring and is self-pollinating. This tree requires full sun and moderate moisture, with a late-season harvest in August or September.
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.
Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'
Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark' is a late-season apricot variety known for its large, yellow-skinned fruit with a red blush. It requires 600 chill hours and is self-pollinating, performing well in rainy spring climates. The fruit is suitable for fresh eating, drying, and canning, and the tree blooms with pale pink flowers.
Malus domestica 'Gravenstein'
The Gravenstein apple, Malus domestica 'Gravenstein', is a notable heirloom variety known for its light green skin with red stripes and a tart, sweet flavor. Originating from Denmark in the early 1600s, it is celebrated for its large yield and prolonged picking season. This triploid variety requires a pollinator and thrives in USDA zones 2-9, preferring cool climates and full sun. It is resistant to Cedar Apple Rust and requires 700 chill hours. The tree is large and long-lived, needing well-drained soil and regular thinning to prevent alternate bearing.
Malus domestica 'Pixie Crunch'
Malus domestica 'Pixie Crunch' is a smaller apple variety known for its crisp texture and sweet flavor, sweeter than Honeycrisp. It produces clouds of fluffy white blooms in spring and requires another apple tree for pollination. This apple has a long hang time on the tree during harvest and requires 600-800 chill hours. Malus domestica 'Pixie Crunch' is disease-resistant and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
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.
Prunus persica 'Vivid'
Prunus persica 'Vivid' is a freestone peach tree known for its gorgeous red-skinned fruit with very sweet, juicy yellow flesh. It produces showy pink flowers in spring that attract pollinators and has vibrant green foliage with good fall color. This self-pollinating tree is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus cerasifera 'Showtime'
Prunus cerasifera 'Showtime' is a fruit tree known for its large reddish-purple fruit with golden juicy flesh. It features fragrant white blossoms and requires a pollinator for best yield. This tree thrives in full sun and requires regular moisture and fertility.
Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'
Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' is a cherry tree known for its brilliant white, fragrant blossoms and dark green, lance-shaped leaves. It produces cherry-like berries and is deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, and tolerant of heat, humidity, and pollution. This tree flourishes in full sun and medium, well-drained soil.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Sugar Saucer'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Sugar Saucer' is a fruit tree known for its deep red-skinned fruit with sweet white flesh. It produces fragrant pink blooms that attract pollinators and is self-fertile, though it yields more fruit with another tree nearby. The harvest ripens in June-July, and the tree thrives in full sun and moderately moist soil.
Prunus salicina 'Ozark Premier'
Prunus salicina 'Ozark Premier' is a plum tree that produces large, burgundy-to-purple fruit with golden flesh. This juicy and tart variety is self-fruitful but benefits from a pollinator partner. It requires 700-800 chill hours and is hardy in USDA zones 5-8. The tree reaches a mature height of 12-18 feet and is disease-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Rosa 'Perfume Delight'
Rosa 'Perfume Delight' is a magenta-colored rose with a unique towering tree form and a strong fragrance. It is disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, and handles coastal conditions well. This repeat bloomer thrives in USDA zones 7-10 and is a beautiful addition to any garden.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Heavenly White'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Heavenly White' is a nectarine variety with russety red skin and creamy white flesh. Known for its large, firm, and sweet fruit, it offers a complex tropical flavor. This self-fruitful plant is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.