Plants in family rosaceae
Filipendula camtschatica
Filipendula camtschatica, native to Siberia, forms a 7-foot tall clump with deeply-textured foliage. It is topped by frothy white floral sprays by mid-May and thrives in hot, humid summers, preferring humus-rich, slightly moist soil.
Prunus domestica 'Brooks'
Prunus domestica 'Brooks' is a late mid-season plum variety known for its sweet, large fruit with purplish-black skin and yellow flesh. This self-pollinating tree requires 800 chill hours and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. It reaches a mature height and width of 10-15 feet and is popular for canning and drying.
Prunus 'Lydecker'
Prunus 'Lydecker' is a hybrid Japanese plum with dark purple smooth skin and a sweet, slightly tart flavor. It produces large, round fruit in July and features white blossoms in spring. This weeping form is cold hardy in USDA zones 3 and up and can be pollinated with other Japanese plums, making it a versatile addition to fruit gardens.
Prunus domestica 'Stanley'
Prunus domestica 'Stanley' is an antique European plum variety known for its deep blackish-blue fruit with a sweet, yellow-green flesh. This self-fruitful tree blooms with fragrant white flowers and has an upright vase shape. It ripens from late summer to fall and requires 700-800 chill hours. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing fruit in 3-4 years, with better yields when paired with another plum variety.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis
Sanguisorba hakusanensis, a perennial from Korea and Japan, is admired for its long-lasting pink or lavender fuzzy plumes. This plant features a rosette of gray-green, heavily scalloped leaves and grows 20-30 inches tall when in flower. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. The cultivar 'Lilac Squirrel' blooms from July to September, adding a whimsical touch to gardens. Its pendulous fuzzy pink catkins are a standout feature in summer. This plant is ideal for rain gardens and can be a striking addition to perennial borders.
Viburnum 'Chiquita'
Viburnum 'Chiquita' is a compact form of Sargent Viburnum that produces creamy white pinwheel-like flowers in late May. It features tri-lobed green foliage that turns bronzy red in fall, along with bright red berries. This deer-resistant plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-7.
Prunus avium 'Bing'
Prunus avium 'Bing' is the most popular sweet cherry variety, known for its large, dark, glossy cherries with a rich flavor. It requires cross-pollination and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. The tree can reach 16-20 feet in height and needs full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Spring Bright'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Spring Bright' is a medium-sized tree that produces large, uniform fruit with high antioxidants. The fruit has fuzzless, dark red skin with bright yellow flesh and ripens early in the season. This self-fertile tree requires full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate moisture needed throughout the growing season. It features showy pink blooms with fragrant flowers, adding ornamental value to gardens.
Malus domestica 'Freedom'
Malus domestica 'Freedom' is an apple tree known for its tasty red fruit with yellow highlights and crisp, juicy flesh. This variety is disease-resistant and produces abundantly after establishment, making it low-maintenance. It requires 800-1000 chill hours and a pollinating partner like UltraMac, Liberty, or Cortland. The tree is ideal for fresh eating, cider, baking, and cooking.
Rosa 'Brilliant Pink Iceberg'
Rosa 'Brilliant Pink Iceberg' is a floribunda rose grafted on a 2-3 foot standard tree form, known for its bright cerise-pink blooms and mild sweet honey fragrance. It grows 3-5 feet in height and width, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. This deciduous woody perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and needs consistent moisture and fertilization.
Malus domestica 'Melrose'
Malus domestica 'Melrose' is an apple variety requiring 1000 chill hours, known for its yellowish-green skin with russet spots and dark red blush. It has creamy white flesh and is used for sauces, cooking, and desserts. This apple tree has a spreading growth habit and produces flattened fruit, typically harvested in October. It requires cross-pollination for a larger fruit set and is an annual bearer.
Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' is a fast-growing shrub known for its double, golden yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. It features yellow-green stems that retain their color through winter, adding interest to the garden year-round. This plant prefers loamy, well-drained soil and can thrive in both sun and part shade, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Prunus persica 'Veteran'
Prunus persica 'Veteran' is a cold-hardy peach tree requiring 900 chill hours, making it suitable for high altitudes. It produces sweet, yellow-fleshed freestone peaches with a slight red blush, ideal for fresh eating and canning. The tree blooms with pink flowers in spring and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay' is a freestone nectarine with white flesh and fragrant bright pink blossoms in spring. It is self-fertile and requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 9.
Malus domestica 'Blacktwig'
Malus domestica 'Blacktwig' is a hardy, old-fashioned apple tree with lush green leaves and fragrant white spring blossoms. It produces medium to large fruits with firm, fine-grained yellow flesh, ideal for cider and juice. This Tennessee variety grows 12-18 feet tall and is adaptable in USDA zones 5 to 10.
Pyrus communis 'Red Bartlett'
Pyrus communis 'Red Bartlett' is a mid-season fruiting pear tree known for its bright red, sweet, and crisp fruit. It is extremely cold hardy and urban tolerant, with a profuse display of white blooms in spring. This tree requires cross-pollination for a larger harvest and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun.