Plants in family rosaceae
Prunus persica 'Tropic Beauty'
Prunus persica 'Tropic Beauty' is a peach tree with a low chill requirement of 100-200 hours, making it ideal for warmer climates. This early-season variety is self-fruitful and grows best in USDA zones 9 and 10. It requires full sun and well-draining, enriched soil. The semi-freestone fruit is glossy and attracts pollinators, adding both beauty and productivity to home orchards. 'Tropic Beauty' is valued for its delicious fruit and ornamental appeal.
Prunus armeniaca 'Katy'
Prunus armeniaca 'Katy' is an early-ripening apricot tree known for its flavorful freestone fruit. It is winter hardy and self-fruitful, making it a reliable choice for home orchards. This fast-growing tree can reach up to 18 feet in height and is adaptable to various soil types and moisture levels. It blooms with white flowers and requires low chill hours, suitable for growing in zones 7-10.
Prunus virginiana
Prunus virginiana, commonly known as chokecherry, is an extremely hardy flowering shrub with fragrant white spring flowers and edible dark purple berries. It can grow 20-30 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 2-7. This drought-tolerant plant is adaptable to poor soils and provides interest throughout the year.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet'
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Texas Scarlet' is a compact, low-growing thorny shrub known for its early spring blooms of watermelon-red flowers. This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies and is drought-tolerant, making it adaptable to various soils and climates. The foliage emerges red and matures to green, and the plant produces small yellow-green fruit. 'Texas Scarlet' is urban tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Prunus tomentosa
Prunus tomentosa is a cold-hardy sour cherry tree known for its profusion of fragrant white flowers in early spring and bright red fruit. It is extremely cold tolerant and adapts to various soil conditions. This tree requires cross-pollination and is tolerant of periodic drought.
Spiraea fritschiana
Spiraea fritschiana is a low-maintenance shrub known for its vibrant fall foliage in shades of yellow and orange, and its rounded clusters of glowing white blooms in late spring and summer. This plant is a favorite among pollinators and can rebloom if deadheaded. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, organic soil with moderate moisture. Pruning after flowering encourages additional blooms. Its stunning fall colors and ease of care make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman'
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its creamy-white blooms with long stamens and fragrant flowers in late spring. It features dark-green glossy foliage year-round and produces black fruit in mid-summer, which attracts birds. This ornamental shrub is suitable for use as a low hedge and is tolerant of full sun, part shade, and salt, making it adaptable to various environments. It is also deer-resistant.
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica, or the Portuguese laurel, is a heat-tolerant broadleaf evergreen with glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers in spring. It attracts butterflies and bees and provides dense cover for songbirds. This adaptable plant is tolerant of deer, coastal conditions, and drought, thriving in USDA zones 6-9. It can grow up to 25 feet tall and is suitable for full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' is a fast-growing deciduous shrub known for its rich chocolate foliage and white blooms with pink buds. It features coppery, chocolate, and violet leaves that turn fiery red in fall, providing four seasons of interest. The plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils. Its textured bark and ornamental red capsules in fall attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop'
Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop' is a compact deciduous shrub known for its bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers that bloom throughout the summer. This drought-tolerant plant grows 2-3 feet in height and width and is hardy in USDA zones 2 to 7. It attracts butterflies and can thrive in urban conditions and poor soil, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes. 'Gold Drop' is also recommended for firescaping due to its resilience and adaptability.
Rosa 'New Zealand'
Rosa 'New Zealand' is a hybrid tea rose known for its soft pink blooms and strong fragrance. This reblooming rose features up to 35 petals per bloom and is disease resistant. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, enriched soil, making it a reliable choice for rose enthusiasts. Heat hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, 'New Zealand' requires pruning in early spring to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Prunus cerasifera 'Purple Pony'
Prunus cerasifera 'Purple Pony' is a compact, fruitless tree with striking dark purple leaves that retain their color throughout the season. It produces shell pink flowers in early spring and is cold hardy in USDA zones 5 and 6. This tree is ideal for small yards due to its medium growth rate and maximum height and width of 15 feet.
Geum 'Blazing Sunset'
Geum 'Blazing Sunset' is a compact perennial known for its brilliant red double blooms and durable, deeply lobed foliage. This plant flowers from late spring into summer, providing a vibrant display in gardens. 'Blazing Sunset' grows up to 2 feet tall and spreads 12-18 inches, making it a great option for borders or containers. It thrives in sun or part shade and is deer and rabbit resistant. This plant is a fast and vigorous grower, offering nectar-rich blooms for pollinators. Its ability to withstand various environmental conditions makes it a versatile addition to any garden.
Malus 'Tina'
Malus 'Tina' is a diminutive ornamental tree with bright red buds that open into alabaster blooms with golden stamen crowns. It produces bright red fruit that persists all winter and is suitable for containers and bonsai. This tree is disease-resistant and attracts pollinators.
Gillenia trifoliata
Gillenia trifoliata is a perennial plant discovered by Paul James, notable for being the first commercially available pink-flowered form. It forms clumps with bright red, wiry, arching stems and small, cutleaf foliage. Light pink flowers bloom from early May through June, and the plant thrives in moist, rich, woodland soil. Recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society as one of the top 200 plants of the last 200 years, it is a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Malus domestica 'Hazen'
Malus domestica 'Hazen' is a cold-hardy apple tree that produces round, dark red apples with juicy, sweet, and mild yellow flesh. It blooms with fragrant pink blossoms and requires a pollinator for fruit production. This tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with consistent moisture for optimal growth. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and should be pruned when dormant.
Prunus armeniaca 'Early Golden'
Prunus armeniaca 'Early Golden' is a mid-sized apricot tree known for its high yield of freestone fruit. It is self-fruitful and ripens from July to August, thriving in heat and requiring 400-500 chill hours. This tree is tolerant of chalky, loamy, or sandy soil, making it a versatile choice for home orchards.
Prunus avium 'Utah Giant'
Prunus avium 'Utah Giant' is a mid-season blooming cherry tree known for its dark red, sweet flesh and disease resistance. It requires 800 chill hours and a pollinator tree nearby, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is popular for both commercial growing and home gardens.
Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink'
Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink', known for its orangey fuchsia-pink blushed yellow skin, is a late-season apple with a sweet-sharp flavor. It has a long bloom time and is heat tolerant, making it suitable for various climates. This apple is great for fresh eating and cooking, requiring a pollinator partner and 400 chill hours.
Prunus avium 'Whitegold'
Prunus avium 'Whitegold' is a self-pollinating cherry tree known for its disease resistance and fragrant white spring blooms. It produces golden-blush fruit in June that is crack-resistant, thriving in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.