Plants in family rosaceae
Rosa foetida 'Persiana'
Rosa foetida 'Persiana' is a deciduous woody perennial shrub known for its vibrant dark yellow flowers and fragrant foliage. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and can handle extreme cold and rugged conditions. This rose attracts butterflies and bees, making it a delightful addition to any garden that receives full sun and has well-drained soil.
Prunus salicina 'Toka'
Prunus salicina 'Toka', also known as the 'Bubblegum Plum', is a self-fertile tree introduced in 1911, famous for its fragrance and taste. It produces creamy white flowers in spring and can pollinate other Japanese plum varieties. This vase-shaped tree grows 15-20 feet tall and 12-18 feet wide, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It is cold hardy and adaptable to various garden settings.
Prunus persica 'Diamond Princess'
Prunus persica 'Diamond Princess' is a peach tree with deep pink skin and a crisp, yellow-fleshed texture. It produces fragrant pink flowers that attract pollinators. This self-fruitful tree is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and is ideal for grilling and baking.
Fragaria chiloensis 'White Carolina'
Fragaria chiloensis 'White Carolina' is an everbearing strawberry variety with a distinct appearance and tropical pineapple flavor. It ripens in spring and continues to fruit until the first frost, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. This plant is adaptable, heat tolerant, and disease resistant, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' is a broadleaf evergreen native to southern China, known for its mounded growth and leathery green leaves with coppery red new growth. It produces whitish blossoms with pinkish centers and purplish-black berries in fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Rubus idaeus 'Cascade Gold'
Rubus idaeus 'Cascade Gold' is a raspberry plant that bears large, firm golden berries with a sweet-tart taste in summer. It is self-pollinating and friendly to pollinators and songbirds. This plant requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 4-8.
Rubus 'Chester Thornless'
Rubus 'Chester Thornless' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its high yields of large, sweet berries. This disease-resistant and heat-tolerant plant is cold hardy in zones 5-8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is self-pollinating and drought-resistant once established.
Rubus 'Sweetie Pie'
Rubus 'Sweetie Pie' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its high heat and humidity tolerance, producing up to 15 pounds of fruit per plant. It is disease resistant and requires full sun and trellis support.
Cotoneaster acutifolius
Cotoneaster acutifolius is a deciduous shrub with upright, spreading branches and shiny deep green leaves. It produces pink flowers in mid-spring and small black berries, with fall colors of scarlet, orange, and purplish hues.
Prunus laurocerasus
Prunus laurocerasus is a fast-growing broad-leaved evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and showy, fragrant white flowers. It produces red fruits that ripen to blue-black and is bird-friendly. The plant tolerates partial shade and salt spray, making it suitable for use as a windbreak or privacy screen.
Prunus persica 'Honey Babe'
Prunus persica 'Honey Babe' is a peach variety known for its super sweet, medium-large freestone fruit with a deep red blush. It features fragrant pink flowers and is self-fertile, requiring 400-500 chill hours. Hardy in zones 6-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and can be grown in containers.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldstar'
Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldstar' is a mounding deciduous shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to first frost. It grows 2-3 feet tall and spreads 3-4 feet wide, attracting butterflies and tolerating poor soils and urban conditions.
Malus domestica 'Rubymac'
Malus domestica 'Rubymac' is an apple variety known for its large, bright red fruit with a hint of green. The flesh is crisp, sweet, and tart, making it a favorite in cold climates. It is disease-resistant and attracts pollinators, but requires a pollinating partner for fruiting.
Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth'
Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth' is a grandiflora rose with clear pink flowers and silver-pink highlights. It has a moderate fragrance and is disease-resistant, blooming repeatedly throughout the season. This rose is hardy in USDA zones 6-11 and attracts pollinators, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Prunus persica 'Queencrest'
Prunus persica 'Queencrest' is a clingstone peach tree with deep red and yellow mottled skin and firm yellow flesh. Known for its rich, sweet flavor, it produces frilly pink blossoms and is self-fruitful. This adaptable fruit tree requires 600-800 chill hours and thrives in USDA zones 5-9.
Pyrus communis 'Parker'
Pyrus communis 'Parker' is a pear tree with snowy white flowers and burgundy-bronze blushed fruit that ripens in summer to early fall. It grows 15-20 feet tall and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This tree is suitable for fresh eating and baking, requiring a pollination partner like the Luscious Pear for fruit production.
Malus domestica 'Yellow Transparent'
Malus domestica 'Yellow Transparent' is a deciduous fruit tree originating from Russia in 1870, known for its early summer apples. The tree is cold-hardy and features clear, pale yellow skin with a juicy, mildly acidic flavor. It is scab-resistant and requires 800-1000 chill hours. This partially self-fruitful tree produces lush green foliage and pink or white flowers, with an early harvest as soon as July.
Prunus avium 'Lambert'
Prunus avium 'Lambert' is a late-season cherry tree producing very dark red, heart-shaped fruit. It requires 800 chill hours and is popular for its productivity and reliability, especially in the Pacific Northwest. This heirloom variety needs a pollinating partner and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'
Rosa 'Mister Lincoln' is a deep-red rose with a strong Damask fragrance, blooming from late spring through summer. It is disease-resistant and hardy in USDA zones 7-10, preferring full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. This rose is a repeat bloomer and an All-American Rose Selections (AARS) Winner.