Plants in family rosaceae
Malus domestica 'Sundowner'
Malus domestica 'Sundowner' is a heat-tolerant apple variety developed in Western Australia. It features crimson skin over green and is known for its refreshing, spiced honey taste with hints of berry. This late-season apple is productive and stores well for about three months. It requires a pollination partner and thrives in long, hot summers.
Prunus avium 'Stella'
Prunus avium 'Stella' is a self-pollinating cherry tree that produces blackish-red heart-shaped fruit. It has an upright, compact habit and blooms with white flowers in spring. This tree is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and requires at least 400 chill hours. It grows to a mature height of 15-18 feet.
Rosa 'Brandy'
Rosa 'Brandy' is a hybrid tea rose known for its exhibition-quality apricot-colored double blooms. It has a light, fresh fragrance and is hardy in USDA zones 5-10. The plant grows 4-6 feet tall and reblooms throughout the season. It is disease-resistant and requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Rubus idaeus 'Latham'
Rubus idaeus 'Latham' is a cold-hardy raspberry variety known for its large, dark red berries with an intense, classic flavor. This self-pollinating plant fruits best in full sun and requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
Prunus dulcis 'Hall's Hardy'
Prunus dulcis 'Hall's Hardy' is a fast-growing almond tree known for its pale pink spring blooms and medium to large nuts with a hard shell. This self-pollinating variety is cold hardy and grows about two feet per year, thriving in well-drained soil with moderate water needs. It requires 800 chill hours and is harvested in the fall when the hulls split.
Malus domestica 'Golden Sentinel'
Malus domestica 'Golden Sentinel' is a columnar apple tree with golden-yellow fruit and sweet, crisp white flesh. It produces fruit in clusters and requires full sun and consistent moisture. This tree needs a pollinator and has good disease resistance.
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.
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.
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 '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.
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.