Plants in family rosaceae
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.
Rosa 'Double Delight'
Rosa 'Double Delight' is a hybrid tea rose known for its two-tone strawberries and cream blooms with a spicy perfume scent. It blooms all summer, is disease-resistant, and grows 3-4 feet tall, thriving in full sun and USDA zones 5 to 9.
Prunus domestica 'Simka'
Prunus domestica 'Simka' is a late-blooming plum tree with red-purple skinned fruit and golden flesh. It is a self-pollinating, vigorous hybrid that grows best in full sun with well-drained soil, reaching a mature height of 12-18 feet.
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.
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.
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.
Malus 'Hewes'
Malus 'Hewes' is an apple variety prized for producing a well-balanced cider with a spiced floral flavor. It is a late-season apple that is hard to bruise and resistant to rot, making it a reliable biennial producer. This apple tree serves as a good pollinator partner for other apple trees and requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. Its robust nature and unique flavor profile make it a favorite among cider enthusiasts.
Prunus persica 'Redhaven'
Prunus persica 'Redhaven' is a peach tree known for its golden-yellow fuzzy skin with a prominent red blush and juicy deep-red flesh. It produces firm, sweet freestone fruit and beautiful pink flowers. This self-fruitful tree is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and is a reliable producer with a mid-summer harvest.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 '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 americana
Prunus americana, also known as the American plum, is a deciduous tree or multi-stemmed shrub that can form large colonies through suckering. It is adaptable to various soil conditions and is drought-tolerant. In spring, it produces clusters of white flowers, followed by 1-inch red plums with yellow flesh. The leaves turn yellow to red in autumn, and the branches are dark reddish-brown. This self-fertile plant can reach a mature height and width of 12-20 feet.
Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim'
Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim' is an apricot tree producing mid-season, firm, juicy orange fruit with a high flavor profile. It is self-pollinating but benefits from a partner tree for increased yield. The tree features beautiful pink and white blooms in spring and is adaptable from USDA Zones 5 to 9.
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow' is a deciduous shrub offering four-season interest with white spring flowers, burgundy summer foliage, bright red fall fruit, and exfoliating winter bark. It attracts butterflies and bees and is known for its fast growth rate and cold hardiness. Developed by Dr. Harold Pellet, it requires well-drained soil.
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.
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.