Plants in genus prunus
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.
Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'
Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' is a cherry tree known for its brilliant white, fragrant blossoms and dark green, lance-shaped leaves. It produces cherry-like berries and is deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, and tolerant of heat, humidity, and pollution. This tree flourishes in full sun and medium, well-drained soil.
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.
Prunus armeniaca 'Harcot'
Prunus armeniaca 'Harcot' is a self-pollinating apricot tree known for its sweet, freestone fruit and fragrant pink flowers in spring. Developed in Canada, it requires 700 chill hours and is resistant to frost and brown rot. This tree thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and offers a prolific harvest, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
Prunus salicina 'Ozark Premier'
Prunus salicina 'Ozark Premier' is a plum tree that produces large, burgundy-to-purple fruit with golden flesh. This juicy and tart variety is self-fruitful but benefits from a pollinator partner. It requires 700-800 chill hours and is hardy in USDA zones 5-8. The tree reaches a mature height of 12-18 feet and is disease-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Prunus domestica 'French Petite'
Prunus domestica 'French Petite' is a plum tree that yields medium-sized, dark purple fruits with a heavy bloom and firm, golden flesh. It is partially self-fruitful, requires 800 chill hours, and grows 10-15 feet tall and wide. This tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with at least 6 hours of full sun.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Heavenly White'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Heavenly White' is a nectarine variety with russety red skin and creamy white flesh. Known for its large, firm, and sweet fruit, it offers a complex tropical flavor. This self-fruitful plant is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus persica 'Honey Babe'
Prunus persica 'Honey Babe' is a peach variety known for its super sweet, medium-large freestone fruit with a deep red blush. It features fragrant pink flowers and is self-fertile, requiring 400-500 chill hours. Hardy in zones 6-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and can be grown in containers.
Prunus laurocerasus
Prunus laurocerasus is a fast-growing broad-leaved evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and showy, fragrant white flowers. It produces red fruits that ripen to blue-black and is bird-friendly. The plant tolerates partial shade and salt spray, making it suitable for use as a windbreak or privacy screen.
Prunus armeniaca 'Canadian White Blenheim'
Prunus armeniaca 'Canadian White Blenheim' is an apricot variety known for its creamy-yellow skinned fruit and high productivity. It is resistant to the Plum Pox virus and features frilly pink blossoms that attract pollinators. This late-season harvest requires a pollinator and 700 chill hours, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Prunus persica 'Blushing Pearl'
Prunus persica 'Blushing Pearl' is a narrow variety of peach tree that produces large, sweet fruit with white flesh and pink-red blushed skin. It is a freestone variety, meaning the flesh separates easily from the pit, and it blooms with showy pink flowers in spring. This self-pollinating tree requires low chill hours, making it suitable for warmer climates.
Prunus persica 'Vivid'
Prunus persica 'Vivid' is a freestone peach tree known for its gorgeous red-skinned fruit with very sweet, juicy yellow flesh. It produces showy pink flowers in spring that attract pollinators and has vibrant green foliage with good fall color. This self-pollinating tree is hardy in USDA zones 5-8 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus persica 'Diamond Princess'
Prunus persica 'Diamond Princess' is a peach tree with deep pink skin and a crisp, yellow-fleshed texture. It produces fragrant pink flowers that attract pollinators. This self-fruitful tree is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and is ideal for grilling and baking.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Double Delight'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Double Delight' is a self-pollinating nectarine variety known for its richly flavored yellow-fleshed fruit and dark red skin. It features double pink flowers in spring and is a heavy bearer, suitable for zones 7 to 10.
Prunus pumila var. besseyi
Prunus pumila var. besseyi, also known as the Sand Cherry, is a cold-hardy, native American shrub that produces attractive white flowers in May and sweet, purplish-black fruit. It features silvery gray-green foliage that turns fiery red-purple in the fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and poor, rocky soil, making it a versatile choice for challenging landscapes.
Prunus armeniaca 'Harglow'
Prunus armeniaca 'Harglow' is a cold-hardy apricot tree that produces bright orange freestone fruit. It is self-pollinating and requires 700-900 chill hours. The tree grows best in full sun with well-drained soil and needs moderate, consistent moisture. It ripens in July to August and can grow 12-18 inches per season after establishment.
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold'
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold' is an apricot tree that produces medium to large fruits with a sweet flavor. This self-fruitful variety requires 350 chilling hours and blooms with white flowers in spring. 'Tropic Gold' grows up to 20 feet tall and wide, with fruits ripening from June to July. It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. This apricot tree is ideal for home orchards and can be grown in a variety of climates. Its self-pollinating nature makes it a reliable producer, and its fruits are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or preserving. 'Tropic Gold' is a valuable addition to any garden focused on fruit production.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Glo'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Glo' is a nectarine variety with orange-red-ruby skin and white flesh. This semi-freestone fruit tree is self-fruitful and produces fragrant pink and white blossoms. It thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, requiring 400-500 chill hours. Suitable for USDA zones 5-9, 'Arctic Glo' is a delightful addition to home orchards, offering both ornamental and edible value.
Prunus persica 'Fay Elberta'
Prunus persica 'Fay Elberta' is a freestone peach variety known for its moderately sweet and juicy fruit. It requires 700 chill hours and is self-pollinating, making it adaptable to a wide range of hardiness zones. The tree produces pink flowers in spring and is productive for over 100 years, thriving in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun.
Prunus salicina 'Honey Lightning'
Prunus salicina 'Honey Lightning' is a fruit tree known for its golden skin with a red blush and sweet, juicy yellow flesh. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring and is self-pollinating. This tree requires full sun and moderate moisture, with a late-season harvest in August or September.
Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'
Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark' is a late-season apricot variety known for its large, yellow-skinned fruit with a red blush. It requires 600 chill hours and is self-pollinating, performing well in rainy spring climates. The fruit is suitable for fresh eating, drying, and canning, and the tree blooms with pale pink flowers.
Prunus cerasifera 'Showtime'
Prunus cerasifera 'Showtime' is a fruit tree known for its large reddish-purple fruit with golden juicy flesh. It features fragrant white blossoms and requires a pollinator for best yield. This tree thrives in full sun and requires regular moisture and fertility.
Prunus persica 'Pink Halo'
Prunus persica 'Pink Halo' is a self-pollinating, donut-style peach tree with delectably sweet fruit. It features showy pink blossoms in spring and golden fall color. This tree thrives in USDA zones 6-9 and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Sugar Saucer'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Sugar Saucer' is a fruit tree known for its deep red-skinned fruit with sweet white flesh. It produces fragrant pink blooms that attract pollinators and is self-fertile, though it yields more fruit with another tree nearby. The harvest ripens in June-July, and the tree thrives in full sun and moderately moist soil.
Prunus armeniaca 'Golden Sweet'
Prunus armeniaca 'Golden Sweet' is an apricot tree known for producing sweet, juicy, freestone apricots. This late-season fruiting variety is self-fertile but benefits from nearby apricot trees for better yield. It features ornamental pink-hued white blossoms and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Prunus salicina 'Toka'
Prunus salicina 'Toka', also known as the 'Bubblegum Plum', is a self-fertile tree introduced in 1911, famous for its fragrance and taste. It produces creamy white flowers in spring and can pollinate other Japanese plum varieties. This vase-shaped tree grows 15-20 feet tall and 12-18 feet wide, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It is cold hardy and adaptable to various garden settings.