Plants in family rosaceae
Pyrus communis 'Blake's Pride'
Pyrus communis 'Blake's Pride' is a pear variety known for its aromatic sweet flavor and juicy, smooth texture. It produces delicate white blossoms in mid-spring, followed by mid-late season fruit. This pear tree has upright growth and handsome dark-green foliage, requiring another pollinator for fruit production. 'Blake's Pride' is heat tolerant and disease resistant, with high fire blight resistance, making it a reliable choice for fruit gardens.
Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart'
Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart' is a plum tree known for its large, heart-shaped plums with blood-red flesh. It ripens in late season, typically September, and requires a pollinator for fruit production. This tree is suitable for USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 'Elephant Heart' is disease and heat resistant, making it a reliable choice for home orchards. It was originated by Luther Burbank in the early 1900s and is known for its prolific bearing and delicious fruit.
Prunus angustifolia
Prunus angustifolia, commonly known as Chickasaw plum, is a fast-growing shrub or small tree native to the United States. It features fragrant white flowers in spring and colorful fruit in summer, which are used in jellies and wines. This self-pollinating plant supports wildlife and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun. It can reach a mature height of 15-25 feet and is tolerant of drought, making it adaptable to various climates.
Filipendula glaberrima
Filipendula glaberrima, or Korean meadowsweet, is a deciduous plant native to Korea. It features grape-like leaves and 3-foot tall flowering stalks with tiny white flowers. This plant prefers moist soils but is drought-tolerant and is known for its antioxidant properties.
Filipendula 'Red Umbrellas'
Filipendula 'Red Umbrellas' is a hybrid plant with striking green leaves veined in crimson and compact growth reaching 2.5 feet tall. It produces pink umbels in early summer and prefers slightly moist soils. This plant attracts butterflies and is suitable for cottage gardens, offering both ornamental foliage and vibrant blooms.
Malus 'Indian Magic'
Malus 'Indian Magic' is a deciduous tree that grows 15 to 20 feet tall, known for its mauve pink flowers in mid-spring and golden-orange fall foliage. In winter, its bright red fruits turn a reddish-orange, attracting birds. This tree is adaptable to various soil types and is drought tolerant. It requires full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Rosa 'Blue Girl'
Rosa 'Blue Girl' is a captivating rose variety known for its color-changing blooms that transition from lavender to blue to sterling. It is fragrant with a lilac and rose scent and is disease-resistant. This vigorous, continuous bloomer is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and thrives in full sun with moist, enriched, well-drained soil.
Malus 'Purple Prince'
Malus 'Purple Prince' is a fast-growing tree known for its rosy red spring blooms and purple bronze foliage. In fall and winter, it produces ruby red fruit, adding seasonal interest. This tree is very disease resistant and thrives in urban environments, making it suitable for various landscapes. It is hardy in zones 4-8 but is not drought tolerant, requiring regular watering for optimal growth.
Rosa 'Tropicana'
Rosa 'Tropicana' is a rose variety known for its highly fragrant, massive blooms with intense salmon coloration. It blooms from late spring to fall and grows 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. This rose prefers full sun and well-drained, enriched soils, making it ideal for floral design and sun gardens.
Prunus cerasus 'Meteor'
Prunus cerasus 'Meteor' is a cold-hardy cherry tree that produces tart cherries with dark red skin and yellow flesh. It is self-fruitful, meaning it does not require another tree for pollination, and is known for its profuse white blossoms in spring. The tree's foliage turns a striking yellow and blaze orange in the fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring 800 chill hours to produce fruit.
Pyrus 'Golden Spice'
Pyrus 'Golden Spice' is a tree known for its yellow fruit with a red blush and spicy sweet flavor. It features white blossoms in spring and glossy green foliage that turns burgundy in fall. This tree grows 15-20 feet tall and is resistant to Fireblight, requiring a pollination partner and full sun.
Malus domestica 'Mutsu'
Malus domestica 'Mutsu' is a cross between Golden Delicious and Indo Apple, producing large greenish-yellow fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. This prolific apple tree requires a pollinator and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Known for its fragrant pinkish-white blossoms, it is a popular choice for home orchards.
Malus domestica 'King David'
Malus domestica 'King David' is an apple variety known for its firm, crispy, and juicy yellow flesh with a spicy, tart flavor. This disease-resistant apple requires a pollinator for optimal harvest and thrives in full sun with around 300 chill hours. The tree is adaptable to well-drained soil and requires moderate moisture. It produces large harvests at a young age, making it a valuable addition to any orchard. Pruning during dormancy helps maintain its health and productivity.
Pyrus communis 'D'anjou'
Pyrus communis 'D'anjou' is a late-season winter pear known for its bright green, smooth skin and occasional yellow tint with a blushed red hue. The fruit has a brisk, subtly sweet flavor and white flesh. This pear variety is cold hardy and drought-resistant, requiring 500-600 chill hours and cross-pollination for fruit production. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and is not self-fruiting, making it a reliable choice for pear enthusiasts.
Malus domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Malus domestica 'Pink Pearl' is a medium-sized fruit tree known for its pink-fleshed apples introduced in 1944. It has fragrant pink spring blooms and is very cold hardy, requiring around 600 chill hours. This heirloom variety ripens in late August to mid-September and is resistant to apple scab.
Malus domestica 'Winter Banana'
Malus domestica 'Winter Banana' is a mid-season apple variety with pale yellow skin and a pink blush. This heirloom apple requires less than 400 chill hours and is partially self-pollinating. It grows well in mild winter regions and is known for its prolific bearing and precocious nature. The apples are best for fresh eating, sauces, and cider, and they store well for several months.
Prunus sargentii
Prunus sargentii, known as the hardiest ornamental cherry tree, is celebrated for its deep pink spring blossoms and striking chestnut-brown bark. In summer, it produces black fruits that attract wildlife, while its dark green leaves turn a vibrant red in the fall. This tree thrives in full sun with well-drained, acidic, and moist soil, and it can live for over 50 years. Its vase-shaped form makes it a beautiful addition to any landscape.
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' is an ornamental deciduous flowering tree known for its prolific fragrant white flowers in spring and glossy green foliage in summer. It displays brilliant orange and red foliage in fall and is resistant to storm damage and fireblight. This hardy, drought-tolerant tree attracts pollinators and songbirds and is suitable for USDA zones 5 to 8.
Sanguisorba obtusa 'Lemon Splash'
Sanguisorba obtusa 'Lemon Splash' is a Japanese burnet with compound leaves speckled with yellow dots and 3-foot spikes of lavender flowers in late summer. It grows best in wet to slightly moist garden soil and forms a 2-foot wide rosette.
Malus domestica 'Enterprise'
Malus domestica 'Enterprise' is a robust apple variety known for its crimson-red skin and crisp, sweet-tart flavor. This apple tree is resistant to common diseases such as apple scab and fire blight, making it a reliable choice for growers. It blooms with fragrant pink and white flowers, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. The tree is cold hardy and thrives in full sun with nutrient-rich, loamy soil. 'Enterprise' apples are harvested in late fall and can be stored for up to two months. Developed in North America in 1994, this variety requires another apple tree nearby for pollination.
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is a deciduous cherry tree known for its semi-double light pink flowers that bloom in both autumn and spring. This tree grows 20-30 feet tall and wide, providing shade and fall color with its dark pink buds and pale pink blooms. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Autumnalis' is tolerant of urban conditions and attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite'
Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite' is an apricot tree producing small, golden-yellow fruit with a red blush. It is self-fertile and highly productive, with fragrant white blossoms in spring. This tree thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8, requiring 500 chill hours for optimal fruiting.
Spiraea tomentosa
Spiraea tomentosa is a native deciduous shrub that forms a thicket of upright, slender stems. It features bright pinkish-purple blooms that attract pollinators and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, this shrub grows 2-3 feet tall and is adapted to moist habitats, making it useful for erosion control.