Plants in family rosaceae
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.
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.
Viburnum 'Raspberry Tart'
Viburnum 'Raspberry Tart' is a compact dwarf shrub celebrated for its raspberry-red fall foliage and creamy white spring flowers. This deciduous plant attracts pollinators and birds with its blue-black fruit and glossy, disease-resistant leaves. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, it tolerates urban pollution and is ideal for wet soil areas, making it a great choice for erosion control. Its ability to thrive in various conditions makes it a versatile addition to any garden.
Pyrus communis 'Warren'
Pyrus communis 'Warren' is a cold-hardy pear tree known for its juicy, spicy-sweet white flesh. It produces medium to large long-necked pears with a creamy texture, suitable for fresh eating, canning, and cooking. This tree is self-fruitful, fire blight resistant, and thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8.
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.
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.
Malus 'Marilee'
Malus 'Marilee' is a fruitless ornamental tree with an inverted cone shape, known for its double white flowers with pink accents. It grows 20-25 feet tall with a spread of 8-10 feet and features bright green foliage that turns golden in fall. This adaptable tree blooms in spring and is suitable for various soil types.
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King'
Crataegus viridis 'Winter King' is a small ornamental tree known for its outstanding winter interest. It features silver-grey bark with a peachy-copper hue and bright red berries in autumn. This tree produces clusters of white flowers in spring and has glossy green leaves with serrated edges. Its hardy nature and year-round interest make it a valuable addition to landscapes.
Malus domestica 'Haralson'
Malus domestica 'Haralson' is a cold-hardy apple tree producing greenish-yellow apples with red-striped, creamy white flesh. Known for its crisp and juicy texture, it is ideal for cider, baking, or fresh eating. This variety is apple scab resistant and requires a pollinating partner.
Rosa 'Hotel California'
Rosa 'Hotel California' is a hybrid tea rose known for its clear yellow blooms with up to 35 petals and a mild tea fragrance. This rose is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10 and is disease-resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens. It requires full sun and well-drained soil with moderate moisture, and benefits from pruning in early spring. Rosa 'Hotel California' is a repeat bloomer, providing a continuous display of vibrant flowers.
Filipendula ulmaria 'Variegata'
Filipendula ulmaria 'Variegata' is an attractive plant with deeply cut foliage and a genetically unstable central creamy blotch. It forms 30-inch tall clumps topped with small white flower clusters in July. This plant prefers moist, organic soils and adds a touch of elegance to garden landscapes.