Plants in family rosaceae
Spiraea 'Norman'
Spiraea 'Norman' is a dwarf, compact shrub known for its intense rosy-pink flowers and mint-green foliage that turns raspberry-purple to red in fall. It attracts butterflies and pollinators and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This low-maintenance shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to part shade and moderate moisture.
Prunus cerasifera 'Purple Plunge'
Prunus cerasifera 'Purple Plunge' is a unique weeping tree with striking purple foliage and fragrant pink flowers. This ornamental plant is known for its dark purple stems and occasional small fruit production. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 and above, requiring minimal pruning and thriving in well-drained, fertile soil. The tree's vigorous growth and adaptability make it a popular choice for adding color and structure to gardens. Its weeping form and vibrant foliage provide a dramatic focal point in any landscape.
Prunus persica 'Rio Oso Gem'
Prunus persica 'Rio Oso Gem' is a late-blooming peach tree known for its large, firm fruit with yellow skin and red blush. It has a sweet-tart flavor and is self-fruitful, thriving in USDA zones 6-9 with well-drained soil.
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Red Gold'
This tree produces large, juicy fruits and has fast growth with deep green leaves that turn dark red in summer. It attracts butterflies and insects and is self-pollinating. The tree is easy to grow and maintain, surviving in almost any climate with minimal pruning, weed control, and fertilization.
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red Select'
Prunus virginiana 'Canada Red Select' is a cold-hardy shrub with green spring foliage that turns reddish-purple. It produces fragrant white flowers and tiny red cherries, attracting birds and providing erosion control.
Prunus persica 'Polly'
Prunus persica 'Polly' is a winter-hardy peach variety that can withstand temperatures as low as -20°F. This self-pollinating tree produces sweet, freestone peaches with a white skin and crimson blush. It requires 1000 chill hours and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Known for its ornamental appeal, 'Polly' blooms late and ripens mid-season, offering both beauty and delicious fruit.
Malus domestica 'Red Prairie Spy'
Malus domestica 'Red Prairie Spy' is an apple tree that produces juicy and sweet apples, with white blossoms that attract pollinators. It grows 10-15 feet tall and thrives in zones 4-8, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is not fully self-pollinating and needs 800 chill hours for optimal fruit production, making it a reliable choice for apple enthusiasts.
Prunus cerasifera 'Sapalta'
Prunus cerasifera 'Sapalta' is a plum-cherry cross known for its dark purplish-red fruit and fragrant white blossoms. The blooms attract pollinators, and the fruit is freestone with a dark purple color. This plant requires full sun and well-drained, enriched soil, with a harvest in late summer.
Pyrus communis 'Bosc'
Pyrus communis 'Bosc' is a pear tree known for its long, tapered fruit with russet skin and sweet, spiced flavor. It produces white blossoms that attract pollinators and requires a pollinator like Anjou or Bartlett. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus salicina 'Hollywood'
Prunus salicina 'Hollywood' is a Japanese plum tree with showy pink blooms and dark red plums. It is self-pollinating, drought-tolerant once established, and grows 10-15 feet tall, making it ideal for full sun locations.
Rosa 'Mardi Gras'
Rosa 'Mardi Gras' is a deciduous shrub rose celebrated for its large, ruffled blooms in a vibrant mix of pink, orange, and yellow. It has a special spicy fragrance and dark green, shiny foliage. This All-American Rose Selection winner is disease-resistant and blooms throughout the growing season in USDA zones 5 to 9. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and good airflow.
Malus 'Profusion'
Malus 'Profusion' is a small deciduous tree with bright red flowers and dark pink centers. It features bronzed green summer foliage and harvest gold fall color, along with deep reddish-purple fruit that attracts songbirds. This adaptable and hardy tree is resistant to various diseases and displays drought tolerance.
Prunus persica 'July Snow'
Prunus persica 'July Snow' is a white peach variety known for its juicy, rich, and sweet fruit with a fuzzy white skin and red blush. It produces pink fluffy blooms and is self-fertile, requiring full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. The peach typically ripens for harvest from July to August.
Rosa rugosa 'Purple Pavement'
Rosa rugosa 'Purple Pavement' is a fragrant rose with ruffled, semi-double purple-red blooms and yellow stamens. This plant is known for its cold, salt, and heat tolerance, making it a resilient choice for various climates. 'Purple Pavement' has a naturally compact, rounded shape and dark green foliage that turns maroon and gold in fall. It flowers repeatedly from spring through fall and develops bright red rose hips rich in Vitamin C. This rose is hardy in USDA zones 2 through 7 and thrives in full sun. Its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil types makes it a versatile addition to any garden.
Prunus persica 'Frost'
Prunus persica 'Frost' is a freestone peach tree known for its nearly double pink flowers that attract pollinators. It is a heavy-bearing, self-fruitful variety with resistance to peach leaf curl. This tree requires full sun, well-drained soil, and regular pruning for vigorous growth.
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic'
Aronia melanocarpa 'Autumn Magic' is a deciduous shrub known for its white spring flowers and deep purplish-black edible berries. Its glossy green foliage turns vibrant red and purple in the fall. This fast-growing plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.
Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious'
Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious' is a self-pollinating apple tree known for its sweet, crisp, and juicy apples. This late-season variety is both cold-hardy and heat-tolerant, making it a reliable choice for various climates. It serves as an excellent pollinizer for other apple varieties and typically reaches a height of 12-18 feet for semi-dwarf and 18-25 feet for standard trees. The tree requires full sun, well-drained soil, and good air circulation, with pruning recommended in late winter or early spring.
Prunus avium 'Santina'
Prunus avium 'Santina' is a self-fertile sweet cherry tree that produces heart-shaped dark red cherries. It has a weeping habit and fragrant pink blooms in early spring, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Pyrus communis 'Sensation Red Bartlett'
Pyrus communis 'Sensation Red Bartlett' is a pear variety celebrated for its rich color and flavor, producing smooth, firm, and juicy fruit. It blooms with fragrant white flowers in spring and has glossy green foliage that turns red and gold in autumn. This pear requires a pollinator for higher yields and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun.
Malus domestica 'Macoun'
Malus domestica 'Macoun' is a dessert apple tree known for its honeyed berry taste and juicy, snow-white flesh. This semi-dwarf tree is a cross between McIntosh and Jersey Black apples and is hardy in growing zones 4-7. It requires a pollinating partner and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Rosa setigera
Rosa setigera, native to North America, is a versatile rose that can grow as a climbing or shrub rose, reaching 6-12 feet tall. It produces single pink flowers with five petals from May to June, followed by rosehips in fall and winter. This plant is dioecious, with only female shrubs developing hips. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and requires full sun and well-drained soil. Its dark green foliage turns red to purple in autumn, and it is drought-tolerant once established.
Rosa 'Oregold'
Rosa 'Oregold' is an All-American Rose Selection winner known for its citrus scent and lemony-buttery double blooms with up to 25 petals. This vigorous, upright hybrid tea rose is disease-resistant and thrives in USDA zones 6 to 10. It reblooms continuously or on-and-off all season, making it a pollinator-friendly choice for hedges and focal points.