Plants in family rosaceae
Rosa rugosa 'Topaz Jewel'
Rosa rugosa 'Topaz Jewel' is a cold-hardy, low-maintenance rose that blooms from late spring until frost. It does not produce rosehips and grows 5-7 feet wide and 2-5 feet tall at maturity. This plant is tolerant of wind, poor soil, and salt spray, making it suitable for challenging garden conditions. Rosa rugosa 'Topaz Jewel' thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun and is seldom bothered by deer.
Prunus avium 'Rainier'
Prunus avium 'Rainier' is a sweet yellow cherry variety developed at Washington State University, known for its high sugar content and prolific fruit production. This cherry tree grows to a height of 15-25 feet and a width of 12-18 feet, thriving in USDA zones 5 to 9. It requires full sun, well-drained soil, and 700 chill hours for optimal fruiting. Cross-pollination is necessary for fruit production, and it is a cross between Bing and Van Cherry. The 'Rainier' cherry is celebrated for its sweetness and is a popular choice in the Pacific Northwest.
Prunus triloba 'Multiplex'
Prunus triloba 'Multiplex' is a cold-hardy shrub known for its stunning double candy-pink flowers that bloom in early spring. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, making it a lively addition to any garden. Its light grass green foliage transforms into a vibrant yellow-bronze-orange in the fall. Native to China, it can be grown as a shrub or a multi-trunked tree and is versatile in landscape applications. It thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soil. The plant also produces small, 1/2-inch red fruits. It requires good air circulation and can be trained as a standard or multi-trunk tree.
Prunus persica 'Fairtime'
Prunus persica 'Fairtime' is a fruit-bearing tree known for its frilly pink blossoms and large yellow fruit with a red blush. This self-fruitful tree has a late-season harvest and requires full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives with moderate and consistent moisture and good air circulation, needing 700-800 chill hours. Its ornamental flowers and delicious fruit make it a valuable addition to home orchards.
Prunus avium 'Emperor Francis'
Prunus avium 'Emperor Francis' is a cherry tree known for its large, red-blushed cherries and resistance to fruit cracking. It features glossy, textured leaves and snow-white blooms in spring. This tree requires full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent watering during fruit development.
Prunus persica 'Saturn'
Prunus persica 'Saturn', also known as the donut peach, is a unique fruit tree with warm yellow skin and a red blush. Its freestone, creamy white flesh offers a juicy, sweet flavor with a hint of almond. This self-fertile variety produces large harvests and requires 300 chill hours, thriving in USDA zones 5-8. 'Saturn' is resistant to bacterial leaf spots but susceptible to late frosts. Originating in China and once reserved for Emperors, it was introduced to the US in the late 1800s. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
Prunus persica 'Diamond Princess'
Prunus persica 'Diamond Princess' is a peach tree with deep pink skin and a crisp, yellow-fleshed texture. It produces fragrant pink flowers that attract pollinators. This self-fruitful tree is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and is ideal for grilling and baking.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'June Princess'
This peach tree produces attractive pink blooms and prolific fruit with red skin and yellow flesh, ripening in mid-summer. It is self-pollinating and grows 12-15 feet tall. The tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9, prefers full sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil, and is resistant to pests and disease.
Prunus persica 'Raritan Rose'
Prunus persica 'Raritan Rose' is a white-fleshed, freestone peach tree known for its candy-sweet, juicy, and firm fruit. It is self-fruitful and cold hardy, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. This tree requires 900-1000 chill hours and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is resistant to bacterial spot and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds.
Rosa 'Meipeporia'
Rosa 'Meipeporia' is a robust rose variety with double red blooms and disease-resistant foliage. Known for its self-cleaning flowers, this rose performs well across the United States and was named the 2020 National Rose of the Year.
Prunus salicina 'Howard Miracle'
Prunus salicina 'Howard Miracle' is a mid-season fruiting Japanese plum known for its freestone fruit with yellow skin blushed with red and pink. The fruit's white flesh has a unique floral-tropical flavor reminiscent of pineapple and honey. This plum requires a pollination partner and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It is not self-fertile, so planting alongside another Japanese plum is necessary for fruit production. The tree has a spreading growth habit and moderate water needs.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Nana'
Prunus laurocerasus 'Nana' is a compact, broad-leaved evergreen shrub with lustrous, large leaves that remain green year-round. It produces fragrant white blooms in spring and is tolerant of salt spray and urban conditions. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun or part shade and can be pruned to control its size, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Cydonia oblonga 'Champion'
Cydonia oblonga 'Champion' is a fruit-bearing plant that produces large, pear-shaped fruit. It is self-pollinating and features fragrant pink flowers that age to white. This plant has a moderately trailing growth habit and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its unique fruit and attractive flowers make it a valuable addition to edible gardens.
Rosa 'Bewitched'
Rosa 'Bewitched' is a hybrid tea rose known for its intense Damask-Rose scent and continuous blooms. It grows 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width, thriving in USDA zones 5 to 9. This rose requires at least six hours of sunlight and well-drained, enriched soil. Its highly fragrant flowers make it a standout in any garden.
Malus domestica 'Fireside'
The Malus domestica 'Fireside' is a type of apple tree known for its red-skinned fruit with yellow streaks, offering a sweet, juicy, and crisp taste. It is cold hardy in USDA zones 4-7 and requires a pollinator such as Honeycrisp, Jonathan, or Golden Delicious. This variety has a low chill requirement of approximately 400 hours and is resistant to cedar apple rust. The medium-sized apples ripen in early October, and the tree produces fragrant white blooms in spring. It is also tolerant of urban conditions, making it a versatile choice for various environments.
Prunus avium 'Black Republican'
Prunus avium 'Black Republican' is an heirloom cherry variety known for its sweet, rich flavor and deep purple color. It is a prolific producer, excellent for fresh eating, canning, and baking. This cherry is cold hardy, heat tolerant, and serves as a good pollinator for other sweet cherry varieties.
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.
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.
Pyrus communis 'Doyenné Du Comice'
Pyrus communis 'Doyenné Du Comice' is a pear tree renowned for producing what many consider the world's best-tasting pears. The fruit is large with a greenish-yellow skin and a rosy-red blush, offering a crisp, sweet, and juicy experience with creamy white flesh. It blooms with white flowers in mid-spring and requires a pollinator like Bartlett or Bosc for optimal fruiting. This tree thrives in USDA zones 4-9, needing full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant with some supplemental watering. It grows vigorously with little pruning needed and is traditionally associated with Christmas. Introduced in France in the 1800s, it requires 500-600 chill hours for fruit development.
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 'Prairifire'
Malus 'Prairifire' is a crabapple tree with fragrant, rich pink flowers in spring and purple leaves with a dark green overcast. It produces dark purple-red fruit that persists into fall and winter, feeding songbirds. This tree is disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, and urban-friendly.
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.