Plants in family rosaceae
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Hardired'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Hardired' is a cold-hardy nectarine tree that produces pink flowers in spring and red-blushed fruit with firm yellow flesh. It requires 700 chill hours and is resistant to bacterial spot and brown rot. This self-pollinating tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'
Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' is a deciduous shrub that produces white flowers in spring and dark purple berries in late summer. Known for its high antioxidant content, this shrub is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Its fall foliage displays red, purple, and orange hues.
Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii'
Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii' is a hardy ornamental shrub that offers three seasons of interest with its purplish new foliage in spring, bright pink to red flowers in early summer, and purple foliage in autumn. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. This fast-growing, heat and drought-tolerant plant flowers on new wood, making it ideal for pruning in late winter or early spring.
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.
Prunus persica 'Sugar Tiger'
Prunus persica 'Sugar Tiger' is a unique fruit tree producing bagel-shaped fruit with orange stripes and a low-acid, sweet flavor. It features pink fragrant flowers and is heat tolerant in USDA zones 6 to 9. This self-fertile tree grows 20-25 feet tall and requires full sun and moderate moisture.
Spiraea japonica
Spiraea japonica is a compact, deciduous shrub native to Japan, known for its prolific, fragrant white blooms that attract butterflies and pollinators. The plant's leaves turn a coppery color in autumn, and it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Malus domestica 'Honeygold'
Malus domestica 'Honeygold' is a semi-dwarf apple tree known for its sweet, crisp, and juicy golden to yellowish-green fruit. It blooms with fragrant white and light-pink flowers and is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8. The tree requires full sun and well-drained soil, and it is not self-pollinating, needing another apple variety for pollination. It has moderate resistance to apple scab and produces a late-season harvest in September. The fruit can be stored for 2 to 3 months, making it a practical choice for home orchards.
Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton'
Aronia melanocarpa 'Morton' is a compact shrub offering three-season interest with white flowers in spring, black berries in summer, and wine-red foliage in fall. It is beneficial for pollinators, has high antioxidant content, and tolerates wet soil, drought, and urban conditions.
Physocarpus opulifolius
Physocarpus opulifolius, or ninebark, is a deciduous shrub known for its exfoliating bark and clusters of pink-hued white flowers. It has lobed leaves that turn yellow in autumn and red capsules in summer, attracting pollinators and birds. This shrub is adaptable to various soil conditions and thrives in full sun to part shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Prunus domestica 'Mount Royal'
Prunus domestica 'Mount Royal' is a self-pollinating blue prune-type plum known for its rich vitamin C content and antioxidants. It produces freestone fruit with a sweet flavor, ideal for fresh eating and cooking. The tree features white blooms with an enchanting scent and requires full sun and well-drained soil. It has moderate water needs and should be pruned in winter for optimal growth. This plum tree is a popular choice for home orchards and gardens, offering both beauty and delicious fruit.
Rubus fruticosus 'Darrow'
Rubus fruticosus 'Darrow' is a blackberry plant that produces large, flavorful berries. It is cold hardy and resistant to common diseases, making it a reliable choice for gardeners. The plant blooms with white flowers that attract pollinators and provides bountiful harvests in October.
Prunus persica 'Garnet Beauty'
Prunus persica 'Garnet Beauty' is a cold-tolerant, self-pollinating peach tree producing medium-to-large semi-cling peaches with yellow skin and a red blush. Known for its bold flavor and soft flesh, it requires full sun, well-drained soil, and 700-900 chill hours. This tree typically yields an early crop in June and benefits from dormant pruning and fruit thinning for optimal size.
Potentilla fruticosa 'Jackman'
Potentilla fruticosa 'Jackman' is a compact, upright shrub known for its brilliant yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. This deciduous plant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 2 to 7. It adapts well to various soil types and prefers full sun or partial shade.
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki', also known as the Asian pear, is a cold-hardy, self-pollinating tree that produces incredibly juicy fruit. It requires 400 chill hours and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with at least 6 hours of full sun. The tree is precocious, bearing fruit early, and features lovely white blooms in spring. Its symmetrical growth habit and adaptability to various soils make it an attractive addition to orchards and gardens.
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold' is a fast-growing shrub with golden spring foliage that turns lime green in summer. It matures to 4-5 feet tall and wide, featuring pink-dusted white flowers and exfoliating bark. This plant tolerates dry conditions and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a thornless, fast-growing tree with a tight, narrow pyramidal form. It features single white flowers in spring and glossy green foliage that turns reddish-orange to purple in autumn.
Prunus persica 'Lilleland'
Prunus persica 'Lilleland' is a yellow clingstone peach tree with bright pink blossoms. It is self-fruitful and requires 500-700 chill hours for a late-season harvest. This tree is drought tolerant once established and thrives in USDA zones 6-9.
Viburnum 'Cayuga'
Viburnum 'Cayuga' is a deciduous shrub with captivating white flowers and dark green foliage in spring. It produces pinkish-white flowers that attract pollinators and deep purple leaves in fall. This hardy shrub grows 4-8 feet in height and width and is deer-resistant.
Rosa 'William Baffin'
Rosa 'William Baffin' is a hardy and vigorous climbing rose with semi-double hot-pink blooms that appear in clusters from June to fall. This rose emits a gentle fragrance and forms orange-red rosehips in autumn. It is fast-growing, disease-resistant, and cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, reaching up to 10 feet in height. The plant can be trained as a rambling shrub or groundcover and requires full sun and well-drained soil. Regular pruning and fertilization help maintain its structure and health.
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.