Plants in family rosaceae
Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious'
Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious' is a self-pollinating apple tree known for its thin skin and crisp white flesh, ideal for fresh eating and baking. It grows 15-20 feet tall and wide, with fruit ripening from September to October. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and requires 600-700 chill hours. It is also the state tree of West Virginia.
Prunus 'Okame'
This hybrid cross between Prunus incisa and Prunus campulata produces bright pink blooms in early spring. It grows 20 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide, with a medium to slow growth rate. The tree thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and has a lifespan of 20-40 years.
Rosa 'Meipoten'
This compact ground-cover rose has deep green, glossy foliage and clusters of blushing pink flowers with a slight fragrance, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus persica 'Flordaking'
This semi-clingstone peach tree produces prolific fruit with red skin and yellow flesh, ripening in May. It requires 500 chill hours and is self-fertile. The tree grows 15-25 feet tall and wide, thrives in USDA zones 6-9, and produces fruit in 1-3 years.
Rubus 'Osage'
Rubus 'Osage' is a thorn-free blackberry variety developed by the University of Arkansas. It produces medium-sized, flavorful berries in June and is known for its high yield and excellent storage potential. This fast-growing plant requires full sun and nutrient-rich soil, with canes that benefit from trellis support.
Amelanchier canadensis
This multi-stemmed shrub or small tree features early clusters of white flowers, dazzling fall colors, and dark edible berries. It has glossy silver-gray bark and provides refuge and food for wildlife, growing to a height of 25-30 feet and a spread of 15-20 feet.
Prunus persica 'Pink Cascade'
Prunus persica 'Pink Cascade' is a deciduous tree known for its bright pink double flowers that bloom in early spring. It features weeping branches and leaves that turn golden yellow or greenish in fall. This ornamental tree does not produce edible fruit and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It grows up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, preferring well-draining, slightly acidic soil and full sun.
Prunus salicina 'Scarlet Beauty'
The low-chill Japanese-style plum tree produces medium-sized plums with bright red streaked amber flesh and soft skin. It ripens in May or early summer and requires 150 chill hours. This self-pollinating tree grows in USDA zones 7-10 and cannot handle freezing temperatures. It reaches 10 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide, preferring full sun and well-draining soil. Moderately drought tolerant, it benefits from slow-release fertilizer in early spring and is easy to grow.
Rubus hispidus
Rubus hispidus is a low-growing, vining bog plant with small white flowers and edible black fruit. Its dark green leaves have three lobes, and it forms dense networks of intertwining vines. Preferring open bog areas, this plant develops red leaves in fall and is winter hardy, making it a resilient choice for wetland gardens.
Rubus 'Natchez'
Rubus 'Natchez' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its self-fertile nature and high yield. It produces white flowers in early spring, with berries ripening in June. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and grows to about 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9, it is also pest-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for berry enthusiasts.
Prunus persica 'Early Elberta'
Prunus persica 'Early Elberta' is a yellow freestone peach variety known for its large, firm peaches with a yellow and red blush skin. It blooms with bright pink flowers in early spring and is self-fertile, though it benefits from cross-pollination. This semi-dwarf tree grows 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'June Princess'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'June Princess' is a self-pollinating nectarine tree known for its attractive pink blooms and prolific fruit production. The tree bears sweet, juicy fruit with red skin and yellow flesh, ripening in mid-summer. It grows rapidly, reaching a mature height of 12-15 feet, and thrives in full sun with slightly acidic, well-draining soil. This variety is resistant to pests and diseases, making it a reliable choice for USDA hardiness zones 5-9. The 'June Princess' is an excellent addition to home orchards, providing delicious fruit and ornamental value.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Spring Sonata'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Spring Sonata' is a dense shrub with glossy green foliage and a massive display of white flowers in spring. It grows to 4 feet high and 5 feet wide, producing dark purple fruit in fall and winter. This plant tolerates salt spray, making it suitable for coastal areas.
Prunus persica 'Flordacrest'
This peach tree produces red-skinned and yellow-fleshed fruit that ripens in mid-May. It requires 350 chill hours and is a semi-clingstone variety. The tree grows up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, thrives in full sun, and prefers well-drained sandy loam soils. It is disease-resistant and benefits from cross-pollination.
Rubus 'Apache'
Thornless blackberries produced by the University of Arkansas, these plants ripen in the first year and have light pink flowers in early spring. They are drought-tolerant once established and self-fertile, with a high yield of glossy black fruit on new growth. The plants grow 5 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 8 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9.
Eriobotrya japonica
This heavy-bearing fruit tree for warmer climates has dark green leathery leaves that stay evergreen all year. It produces clusters of cone-shaped blooms from November to December and small, spherical pear-shaped fruits that ripen throughout early spring, thriving in USDA zones 7-10.
Spiraea japonica 'Little Bonnie'
Spiraea japonica 'Little Bonnie' is a compact deciduous shrub with bluish-green foliage and petite purple blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators and features crimson foliage in autumn, with a reblooming period in summer.
Prunus persica 'Reliance'
Prunus persica 'Reliance' is a cold-hardy peach tree known for its juicy, sweet, and aromatic freestone fruit. It features vibrant orange skin with a slight red blush and pink blossoms in spring. This tree grows 10-12 feet tall and thrives in USDA zones 4-8, requiring full sun and consistent soil moisture for optimal growth.
Prunus persica 'Gulf Crimson'
Prunus persica 'Gulf Crimson' is a peach tree producing sweet, large peaches with deep yellow-red flesh. It ripens from mid-May to early June and is self-pollinating, requiring 400 hours of winter chill. This tree grows 12-18 feet tall and is disease-resistant, making it suitable for USDA zones 8-10. It thrives in full sun and requires annual pruning and thinning.
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' is a vigorous climbing rose with thornless branches and medium to light green foliage. It produces miniature yellow double blooms in spring and early summer, with a slight fragrance. This rose can spread over 20 feet and is extremely easy to grow, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'
Malus domestica 'Red Delicious' is a classic apple variety known for its deep red peel and sweet-flavored white flesh. It produces medium to large fruit that ripens from September to October and is a reliable pollinator for other apple varieties. This tree grows up to 15-20 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 4-8 with full sun and well-drained soil.
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Big Daddy'
Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Big Daddy' is a thornless blackberry bush that produces large, sweet berries. It can yield 10-15 pounds of berries annually on second-year wood and features clusters of white flowers in spring. This plant grows up to 6 feet tall, requires full sun, and thrives in USDA zones 5-8.
Rosa 'Meiswetdom'
Rosa 'Meiswetdom', also known as the Sweet Drift Rose Bush, features clusters of candy pink blooms and a ground cover habit. It has dark green glossy foliage and is known for continuous flowering. This disease-resistant plant is cold hardy and drought tolerant, growing 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Rubus fruticosus 'Arapaho'
Rubus fruticosus 'Arapaho' is a thornless blackberry plant that ripens early, producing medium to large-sized black berries. It is self-fertile and pest and disease resistant, making it easy to grow in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant requires full sun and moist, well-draining soil, making it a productive addition to fruit gardens.
Rubus 'Prime Ark Freedom'
Rubus 'Prime Ark Freedom' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its large, flavorful berries and disease resistance. It is drought tolerant and fruits on new growth, making it a reliable choice for home gardens.
Rosa 'Radcon'
This rose hybrid, introduced in 2000 by William Radler, features vibrant pink blooms, high disease resistance, and low maintenance, thriving in various growing conditions and requiring no dead-heading.
Rubus fruticosus 'Chester Thornless'
Rubus fruticosus 'Chester Thornless' is a thornless blackberry variety producing large, flavorful berries. It features delicate white flowers in spring and vibrant green foliage. This self-fertile plant thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 5-8, making it a popular choice for home gardens.
Prunus persica 'Carored'
Developed at Clemson University, this peach tree produces sweet, juicy yellow flesh peaches that ripen in early to mid-summer. The tree grows up to 18 feet tall and 15 feet wide, is self-pollinating, and requires around 650 chill hours. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil.
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith' is a semi-dwarf apple tree variety that originated in Australia around 1868. Known for its tart, green apples, this tree grows 8 to 15 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sunlight or partial shade. It blooms in spring with white flowers, and the apples are ready for harvest in the fall. This variety is resistant to powdery mildew and other diseases, making it a hardy choice for USDA zones 5-9.