Plants in family rosaceae
Pyrus communis 'Luscious'
The Pyrus communis 'Luscious' is a pear tree known for its greenish-yellow skin with a red blush and snow-white flowers that attract pollinators. It produces juicy, creamy white flesh with a super sweet and intense flavor, typically ready for harvest in September. This tree is cold tolerant and disease resistant, thriving in USDA zones 4 through 8. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, and it is not self-fruiting, needing a pollinating partner like Bartlett or Comice. The tree has a moderate growth rate and begins producing fruit at an early age.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Sugar Pie'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Sugar Pie' is a nectarine tree known for its sweet, creamy white flesh and bright red, donut-style fruits. This mid-season ripening variety is self-pollinating and has an extended harvest time, making it a reliable producer. 'Sugar Pie' requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive and is ideal for home orchards. Its showy pink blossoms in spring add ornamental value to the landscape. This nectarine tree is perfect for those looking to grow unique and flavorful fruits in their garden. Its narrow growth habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces or as part of a mixed fruit tree planting.
Prunus persica 'Loring'
Prunus persica 'Loring' is a peach tree known for its golden fuzzy fruit with a rosy-red blush and strong peach flavor. It produces fragrant pink blooms and is self-fruitful, thriving in USDA zones 5-8 with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
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.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Snow Queen'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Snow Queen' is a fruit tree producing sweet, white-fleshed nectarines. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in warm climates with moderate moisture. This self-fertile tree is low-maintenance and ideal for home orchards.
Malus 'Radiant'
Malus 'Radiant' is an ornamental and edible crabapple tree with small pink buds and deep pink blossoms in spring. It features red-purple leaves and produces edible crabapples in fall. This fast-growing tree has a broad, rounded crown and is cold-hardy.
Prunus salicina 'Shiro'
Prunus salicina 'Shiro' is an heirloom plum tree known for its sunny yellow, medium-sized fruits and fragrant soft pink blooms. This self-fertile tree benefits from cross-pollination and requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in zones 6-9 and has a mature height of 12-18 feet.
Spiraea 'Renaissance'
Spiraea 'Renaissance' is a vase-shaped shrub with cascading white blossoms in early spring. It has a longer bloom period than traditional varieties and features blue-green foliage that turns orange-red in fall. This disease-resistant, low-maintenance plant is cold hardy and adaptable to various soil types.
Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'
Rosa 'Barbra Streisand' is a hybrid tea rose known for its large, elegant violet to mauve blooms. Each flower boasts a strong, sweet fragrance reminiscent of old roses and citrus, with around 35 petals per bloom. The plant features deep, glossy-green leaves and exhibits good disease resistance, making it a hardy choice for gardens in USDA zones 5-10. It thrives in full sun and requires consistent moisture and fertilization, along with well-drained, organically enriched soil. Pruning in early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages new growth. This deciduous woody perennial is a stunning addition to any rose garden.
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.
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.
Rubus idaeus 'Encore'
Rubus idaeus 'Encore' is a late-season raspberry variety known for its vigorous summer bearing and cold-hardiness. It grows 4 to 5 feet tall and spreads 1 to 2 feet wide, with nearly thornless canes. This plant fruits on second-year floricanes and is suitable for USDA zones 3 to 8.
Prunus nigra 'Princess Kay'
Prunus nigra 'Princess Kay' is a small ornamental tree celebrated for its fragrant, double white flowers that bloom in spring and age to a pinkish hue. This tree is adaptable to various soil conditions and does not produce messy fruit, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. Its medium green foliage can turn a reddish-purple in the fall, adding seasonal interest. 'Princess Kay' requires a sunny location to thrive and is known for its resilience and beauty.
Rubus 'Arapaho'
Rubus 'Arapaho' is a thornless blackberry variety known for its large, dark, juicy berries. It is self-pollinating and cold hardy, with canes growing up to 6 feet tall. This disease-resistant plant prefers full sun and moderate, consistent moisture, producing fruit in early to mid-June.
Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Bliss'
Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Bliss' is a raspberry plant that produces fruit from August until the first frost. It is self-fertile, disease-resistant, and does not require a trellis, making it an adaptable choice for USDA zones 3 to 8.
Rosa carolina
Rosa carolina, native to the western United States, is a deciduous shrub growing 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It features single pink blossoms and red rosehips, forming thorny thickets that attract pollinators and songbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun with good air circulation.
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.