Plants in genus prunus
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 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 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 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 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 '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 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 '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 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 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 ssp. nucipersica 'Mayfire'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Mayfire' is a cold-hardy nectarine tree known for its early ripening, sweet, and juicy fruit. It produces vivid pink flowers in spring and reaches a height of 12-18 feet. This self-fruitful tree benefits from multiple plantings and requires full sun and well-drained, enriched soil. It needs 750-850 chill hours to thrive.
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 armeniaca 'Orange Knockout'
Prunus armeniaca 'Orange Knockout' is an early-season apricot with dark orange skin and flesh. This self-fertile tree grows well in USDA zones 7-9 and attracts pollinators, birds, and wildlife. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, producing fruit in its second to fourth year.
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 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 '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 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.