Plants in family rosaceae
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Crataegus phaenopyrum is a tree with late-blooming white flowers and stunning fall foliage in orange, scarlet, and purple. It produces bright red berries in winter and is resistant to fireblight and salt, making it a hardy landscape choice.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Fantasia'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Fantasia' is a late-season, self-pollinating fruit tree with large, sweet, and tangy freestone fruit. It requires full sun and moderate moisture, thriving in USDA zones 5 to 9.
Prunus salicina 'Beauty'
Prunus salicina 'Beauty' is a fast-growing plum tree that produces large, juicy, sweet-tart plums with a yellow skin and red blush. This self-fertile heirloom variety is cold hardy and adaptable to a wide range of growing zones, thriving best in USDA zones 4-10. It requires 200-300 chill hours and is most productive in cool, rainy conditions. The tree reaches a mature height of 12-15 feet and benefits from full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. While it can bear fruit on its own, a pollinator partner can increase the harvest.
Rubus idaeus 'Polka'
Rubus idaeus 'Polka' is a raspberry bush known for producing up to double the yields of other varieties, with nearly thornless canes. It bears juicier, firmer, and sweeter berries, ripening earlier and continuing until the first frost. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8, it grows 4-6 feet tall and spreads 1-2 feet wide.
Malus domestica 'State Fair'
Malus domestica 'State Fair' is a deciduous apple tree known for its bright red-striped fruit and fragrant pink blooms. The apples are mid-sized with a creamy white-yellow flesh, offering a semi-sweet, slightly tart flavor. This cold-hardy tree requires a pollinator partner and ripens from September to October.
Rubus idaeus 'Jewel'
Rubus idaeus 'Jewel' is a black raspberry variety known for its sweet and juicy fruit. This everbearing, self-fertile plant attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 3-8. It requires full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, with early spring pruning to maintain health and productivity.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'
Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' is an upright, spreading glossy broadleaf evergreen that remains dense and low-growing. It is sterile, producing no flowers or fruit, and stays under 3 feet tall. This plant is ideal for foundation plantings and low hedges, thriving in full sun to full shade.
Rosa 'Nearly Wild'
Rosa 'Nearly Wild' is a hardy rose variety known for its fragrant single pink flowers with yellow stamens. Blooming from May to fall, it produces rose hips in autumn, adding winter interest. This compact and elegant plant attracts butterflies and is disease-resistant, tolerating drought once established. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with pruning recommended in early spring to maintain its shape and vigor.
Malus pumila 'Idared'
Malus pumila 'Idared' is a mid-season ripening apple tree known for its fragrant pinkish-white blooms and round red fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. Developed in the 1940s, this tree requires 700-800 chill hours and a pollinator species for fruit production. It thrives in full sun with consistently moist, well-drained soil. 'Idared' is ideal for ornamental landscaping and typically harvested in October, offering both aesthetic and culinary value.
Prunus padus
Prunus padus, also known as bird cherry, is an early spring bloomer with large, fragrant white flowers. It features dark-green summer foliage that turns yellow to red in the fall, and produces black fruit that is favored by birds. This low-branched, rounded tree has a moderate growth rate and lifespan, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Prunus armeniaca 'Autumn Glo'
Prunus armeniaca 'Autumn Glo' is a late-season apricot variety with yellow-fleshed freestone fruits. It requires 500 chill hours and is known for its vigorous and productive nature. The tree produces pink blooms in spring and thrives in well-drained soil with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Prunus persica 'Salish Summer'
Prunus persica 'Salish Summer' is a peach variety resistant to Peach Leaf Curl, with luscious white flesh and a complex flavor. It features showy pink flowers in spring and is cold hardy, handling late freezes well. This self-fertile peach requires 700-800 chill hours and grows best in full sun.
Malus domestica 'Red Baron'
Malus domestica 'Red Baron' is a medium-sized apple tree producing red and yellow apples with a sweet, mild, and crisp taste. It grows 18-25 feet tall and is fire blight-resistant, requiring a pollinator for fruiting.
Rosa 'Royal Gold'
Rosa 'Royal Gold' is a climbing rose known for its golden blooms that rebloom throughout the season. It grows 10-12 feet tall and is heat and sun tolerant, making it suitable for USDA zones 6-9. This rose adds vertical interest and vibrant color to gardens.
Rosa 'Purple Tiger'
Rosa 'Purple Tiger' is a distinctive rose variety with petals ranging from wild plum to violet purple, lavender, and white. It emits a strong citrus fragrance and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This rose thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from early spring pruning and deadheading to encourage new blooms. It is resistant to diseases and pests, making it a robust choice for rose enthusiasts.
Malus domestica 'Wolf River'
Malus domestica 'Wolf River' is an antique apple variety known for its large fruits, which can weigh up to 1 pound. Discovered in Wisconsin in the 1870s, these apples have a sweet-tart flavor and are excellent for cooking. The tree produces fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. It is resistant to common diseases like Apple Scab, Fire Blight, and Powdery Mildew. 'Wolf River' requires a pollinator for optimal fruiting and typically has a late-season harvest in September.
Rosa 'Judy Garland'
Rosa 'Judy Garland' is an heirloom Floribunda rose with lemon drop yellow blooms trimmed in orange and red. The cupped, double blooms have a light scent and glossy emerald green foliage. It reblooms throughout the season, showing good disease resistance, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Aruncus 'Misty Lace'
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' is a hybrid plant with astilbe-like foliage and airy, pure white plumes in mid-May. It forms 30-inch tall by 4-foot wide clumps and is suitable for smaller gardens. This plant thrives in hot, humid summers and is a charming addition to gardens seeking a delicate floral display.
Prunus persica 'Tropic Prince'
Prunus persica 'Tropic Prince' is a peach tree with red-blushed, semi-freestone yellow peaches and fragrant pink spring blossoms. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and requires full sun and well-drained soil. This tree produces fruit within a year of planting.