Plants in genus prunus
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Durbin'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Durbin' is a cold-hardy, disease-resistant nectarine tree that produces sweet, juicy fruit in late summer. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, with regular watering, especially during warmer months. Fertilizing twice a year can help maintain its productivity and health.
Prunus persica 'Reliance'
Prunus persica 'Reliance' is a cold-hardy peach tree known for its juicy, sweet, and aromatic freestone fruit. It features vibrant orange skin with a slight red blush and pink blossoms in spring. This tree grows 10-12 feet tall and thrives in USDA zones 4-8, requiring full sun and consistent soil moisture for optimal growth.
Prunus dulcis 'Texas Mission'
Prunus dulcis 'Texas Mission' is an almond tree known for producing sweet, meaty nuts. It features white blooms with pink centers and is partially self-fertile. This tree is disease-resistant and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It requires moderate water and blooms in late spring.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' is a compact, broad-leaved evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves that remain vibrant year-round. In spring, it produces racemes of fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies. This shrub grows well in full sun or part shade and prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil. It is ideal for low hedges, foundation plantings, and as a specimen plant, requiring medium water needs, especially in its first season.
Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite'
Prunus armeniaca 'Castlebrite' is an apricot tree producing small, golden-yellow fruit with a red blush. It is self-fertile and highly productive, with fragrant white blossoms in spring. This tree thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8, requiring 500 chill hours for optimal fruiting.
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.
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is a deciduous cherry tree known for its semi-double light pink flowers that bloom in both autumn and spring. This tree grows 20-30 feet tall and wide, providing shade and fall color with its dark pink buds and pale pink blooms. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Autumnalis' is tolerant of urban conditions and attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Prunus cerasus 'Meteor'
Prunus cerasus 'Meteor' is a cold-hardy cherry tree that produces tart cherries with dark red skin and yellow flesh. It is self-fruitful, meaning it does not require another tree for pollination, and is known for its profuse white blossoms in spring. The tree's foliage turns a striking yellow and blaze orange in the fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring 800 chill hours to produce fruit.
Prunus avium 'Van'
Prunus avium 'Van' is a cold-hardy sweet cherry variety producing large, red-black fruit with intense flavor. It blooms with white flowers in early spring and requires cross-pollination for fruiting, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prunus persica 'Bailey Hardy'
Prunus persica 'Bailey Hardy' is a cold-hardy peach tree developed by the University of Minnesota. It produces semi-freestone fruits that ripen in mid-August and is self-fruitful, making it a reliable choice for home orchards. This tree grows to a height of 15-20 feet and thrives in full sun with well-drained, enriched soil. It requires regular watering and 700-1000 chill hours to produce fruit.
Prunus persica 'Redskin'
Prunus persica 'Redskin' is a freestone peach tree with bright yellow flesh and fragrant pink flowers. It is self-pollinating and resistant to bacterial leaf spot, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. This vigorous tree benefits from pruning in late winter or early spring.
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.
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.
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 avium 'Lapins'
Prunus avium 'Lapins' is a cherry tree cultivar that produces large, juicy sweet cherries and is self-fruitful, meaning it can pollinate other cherry varieties. It is resistant to fruit splitting and requires 800-900 chill hours. The tree is cold hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. It also offers great fall color with orange, red, and yellow leaves.