Plants in family rosaceae
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.
Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp'
Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp' is a popular apple variety known for its crisp texture and sweet flavor. It is adaptable to a wide range of climates, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. The tree bears fruit at a young age, with a prolonged harvest period, and its apples are characterized by a dappled red color over a yellow background. 'Honeycrisp' requires a high chill period and benefits from a pollinator partner for optimal yield. It is disease-resistant and can tolerate extreme cold and high humidity, making it ideal for urban and suburban gardens. The tree can grow to a semi-dwarf height of 12-18 feet or a standard height of 18-25 feet.
Prunus persica 'Ruby Prince'
Prunus persica 'Ruby Prince' is a self-fertile peach tree with pink blossoms and deep green foliage. It produces fuzzy golden-yellow fruit with a red blush and sweet, juicy yellow flesh. This variety ripens as early as June and is suitable for fresh eating, baking, and canning. It requires 600-700 chill hours and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Prunus domestica 'Golden Nectar'
Prunus domestica 'Golden Nectar' is a compact tree producing sunny yellow fruit with firm, sweet amber flesh. It is self-fertile but benefits from a pollinator, thriving in USDA zones 5 through 9 with a mid-season harvest.
Malus sargentii
Malus sargentii is a naturally dwarf crabapple tree known for its fragrant white flowers and dark red crabapples that persist through winter. It attracts butterflies, bees, and songbirds, making it a lively addition to gardens. The tree thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil, suitable for USDA zones 4-8. Its dark green foliage turns a striking yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest. The small, edible fruits are ideal for making jelly.
Malus domestica 'King'
Malus domestica 'King' is a cold-hardy apple tree known for its large red-skinned fruits with yellowish-green stripes. It produces white fragrant blossoms in spring and requires 800-1000 chill hours. This tree is not self-fruitful and needs a pollinator for fruit production. 'King' is valued for cooking, juicing, fresh eating, and canning, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its smaller size makes it easy to place in various garden settings.
Prunus persica 'Kaweah'
Prunus persica 'Kaweah' is a self-fruitful peach tree known for its heat and humidity tolerance, requiring 500 chill hours. It produces freestone fruit with fuzzy golden yellow and red skin and creamy yellow flesh, offering a sweet and tart flavor. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and grows 12-18 inches per season after establishment. It features elegant pink spring blooms that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. The tree is suitable for fresh eating, baking, canning, and making jams and jellies, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Malus 'Louisa'
Malus 'Louisa' is a weeping tree known for its showy pink blossoms and golden-yellow fruit with an orange blush. It attracts birds, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life to gardens. This tree is disease-resistant and drought-tolerant, with foliage that turns deep golden yellow in fall. Its compact size makes it suitable for small gardens, thriving in USDA zones 4-8 with full sun and well-drained soil.