Plants in family rosaceae
Rosa 'Radtko'
This rose features explosive red blooms from spring to fall, high disease resistance, and heat tolerance, growing 3-4 feet tall and wide, and is known for its impressive winter hardiness.
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.
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.
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.
Rosa 'Novarospop'
Rosa 'Novarospop' is a low-growing shrub rose with mounded yellow flowers that fade to white, blooming from mid-spring to fall. It is a low-maintenance plant that is pest and disease resistant, suitable for USDA zones 4-11. This rose can reach up to 1.5 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide, preferring well-drained soil and full sun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malus 'Jonathan'
This antique apple variety produces bright red apples with a crisp and juicy taste, ripening from mid-September through October. It is perfect for small spaces, grafted onto a dwarf apple rootstock, and expected to grow 10 feet tall by 10 feet wide. It requires 700-800 chill hours to fruit and needs another apple variety to cross-pollinate, thriving in USDA zones 4-8.
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 'Red Gold'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Red Gold' is a fast-growing fruit tree known for its large, juicy fruits and vibrant foliage. The tree's deep green leaves turn a striking dark red in summer, accompanied by white flowers that attract butterflies and insects. This self-pollinating tree is easy to grow and maintain, thriving in a variety of climates with minimal care. It can reach a mature height of 8 to 15 feet and is known for its longevity, living up to 50 years or more. The fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to any diet.
Pyrus communis 'Carnes'
This tree produces medium-sized fruit with yellowish-green skin and blooms in late March. The fruit ripens in July, and the tree requires another early blooming variety for cross-pollination. It grows best in USDA zones 8 and 9 and can reach up to 20-30 feet tall and wide.
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.
Malus domestica 'Anna'
Malus domestica 'Anna' is a self-pollinating apple tree that produces medium to large apples with light green and yellow skin and a slight red blush. The apples are sweet, slightly tart, and crisp, ripening in June. This tree grows best in USDA zones 6-9 and requires 200-300 chill hours.
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 'Texstar'
Prunus persica 'Texstar' is a cold-hardy peach variety known for its red blush fruit with yellow flesh and blush centers. This semi-clingstone peach ripens in summer and features pink flowers in early spring. 'Texstar' is self-pollinating and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9, requiring 450-600 chill hours. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'
Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' is a deciduous shrub with rose-pink blooms and mint green leaves, forming a compact mound up to 2.5 feet tall. It is deer resistant and thrives in USDA zones 4-8.
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 '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.
Rosa 'Meigalpio'
Rosa 'Meigalpio' is a low-growing shrub or groundcover rose with mounded red flowers. It blooms from mid-spring till fall and thrives in full sun with well-drained garden soil. This rose is a beautiful addition to any garden, providing continuous color throughout the growing season.
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.