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Plants in genus prunus

Plants in genus prunus

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Spring Bright'

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Spring Bright' is a medium-sized tree that produces large, uniform fruit with high antioxidants. The fruit has fuzzless, dark red skin with bright yellow flesh and ripens early in the season. This self-fertile tree requires full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate moisture needed throughout the growing season. It features showy pink blooms with fragrant flowers, adding ornamental value to gardens.

Prunus persica 'Veteran'

Prunus persica 'Veteran' is a cold-hardy peach tree requiring 900 chill hours, making it suitable for high altitudes. It produces sweet, yellow-fleshed freestone peaches with a slight red blush, ideal for fresh eating and canning. The tree blooms with pink flowers in spring and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil.

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay' is a freestone nectarine with white flesh and fragrant bright pink blossoms in spring. It is self-fertile and requires full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 9.

Prunus domestica 'French Improved'

Prunus domestica 'French Improved' is a late-season prune plum tree producing medium-sized, oval-shaped fruits with a dark purplish skin and sweet, mild-flavored flesh. The fruit ripens from late July to mid-August and features a freestone pit. This vigorous and cold-hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and requires around 700-800 chill hours. It is partially self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination.

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Flavortop'

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Flavortop' is a fruit-bearing plant that produces large, firm, freestone fruit with gorgeous pink spring blossoms. It requires 600-700 chill hours and is self-pollinating, though it yields more with a partner. This plant is loaded with vitamin C, potassium, and carotenoids, making it suitable for cooking, baking, and making jams.

Prunus salicina 'Burbank'

Prunus salicina 'Burbank' is an heirloom plum tree known for its reddish-purple and orangy-yellow mottled fruit with sweet, juicy amber flesh. This semi-freestone variety blooms with fragrant white flowers in early spring and is ready for harvest mid-season. It requires 400-600 chill hours and pollinators like Santa Rosa, Methley, or Burgundy. The tree grows in zones 5 to 9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.

Prunus domestica 'Damson'

Prunus domestica 'Damson' is a cold-hardy plum tree with fragrant white flowers and oval purple-blue fruit with a spicy-tart flavor. It is self-fruitful and produces a heavy crop in August-September, thriving in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun.

Prunus salicina 'Emerald Beaut'

Prunus salicina 'Emerald Beaut' is a fruit-bearing tree with greenish-yellow to orange crunchy flesh. It has a long harvest period, with ripe fruit holding on the tree for up to two months. This tree requires a pollinator and grows 15-25 feet tall, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.

Prunus salicina 'Laroda'

Prunus salicina 'Laroda' is a Japanese plum with sweet amber flesh streaked with red and dark purple skin. It requires a pollinator and has a low chill requirement, making it suitable for mild winters and warmer climates. This plum is harvested mid-season.

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Candy Sprinkles'

Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Candy Sprinkles' is a nectarine variety with smooth burgundy skin and apricot-yellow flesh accented with pinks and reds. Known for its super sweet, tropical flavor, it also features fragrant pink blossoms in spring. This self-fertile, freestone fruit ripens in late summer and requires full sun and moderate moisture. It needs 400-600 chill hours to produce fruit.

Prunus persica 'Babcock'

Prunus persica 'Babcock' is a freestone peach tree with bright white flesh and a red accent near the pit. It requires 300 chill hours and is self-pollinating, producing showy pink flowers in spring. This tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and typically harvests in July.

Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton'

Prunus armeniaca 'Tilton' is a frost-resistant apricot tree that requires 600-700 chill hours and is self-fruitful. It grows up to 25 feet high and spreads 12-20 feet, producing heart-shaped apricots with a rosy red blush. The tree blooms with fragrant pink flowers and attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for canning, freezing, and drying, thriving in full sun with moderate water needs.

Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with white fragrant blooms and glossy foliage. It is bee, butterfly, and bird-friendly, forming small dark fruit. This fast-growing shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and width and is deer resistant.

Prunus avium 'Skeena'

Prunus avium 'Skeena' is a self-fertile sweet cherry tree with fragrant white blossoms and dark, near-black red fruit. The fruit is larger than average, split-resistant, and ripens in late July or August. This tree requires full sun and moderately moist, well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.

Prunus persica 'Florida Prince'

Prunus persica 'Florida Prince' is an early-season peach tree ideal for hot climates and mild winters. It produces golden, juicy, and flavorful fruit, accompanied by fragrant lavender-pink blossoms. This self-fertile, mid-sized tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering an early harvest.

Prunus avium 'Coral Champagne'

Prunus avium 'Coral Champagne' is a cherry tree known for its low-acid, sweet fruit that ripens in June. It grows up to 25 feet tall and 12-15 feet wide, requiring a pollination partner and 300-400 chill hours. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and features fragrant pink and white spring blooms.

Prunus persica 'Tropic Beauty'

Prunus persica 'Tropic Beauty' is a peach tree with a low chill requirement of 100-200 hours, making it ideal for warmer climates. This early-season variety is self-fruitful and grows best in USDA zones 9 and 10. It requires full sun and well-draining, enriched soil. The semi-freestone fruit is glossy and attracts pollinators, adding both beauty and productivity to home orchards. 'Tropic Beauty' is valued for its delicious fruit and ornamental appeal.

Prunus armeniaca 'Katy'

Prunus armeniaca 'Katy' is an early-ripening apricot tree known for its flavorful freestone fruit. It is winter hardy and self-fruitful, making it a reliable choice for home orchards. This fast-growing tree can reach up to 18 feet in height and is adaptable to various soil types and moisture levels. It blooms with white flowers and requires low chill hours, suitable for growing in zones 7-10.

Prunus virginiana

Prunus virginiana, commonly known as chokecherry, is an extremely hardy flowering shrub with fragrant white spring flowers and edible dark purple berries. It can grow 20-30 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 2-7. This drought-tolerant plant is adaptable to poor soils and provides interest throughout the year.

Prunus tomentosa

Prunus tomentosa is a cold-hardy sour cherry tree known for its profusion of fragrant white flowers in early spring and bright red fruit. It is extremely cold tolerant and adapts to various soil conditions. This tree requires cross-pollination and is tolerant of periodic drought.

Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub known for its creamy-white blooms with long stamens and fragrant flowers in late spring. It features dark-green glossy foliage year-round and produces black fruit in mid-summer, which attracts birds. This ornamental shrub is suitable for use as a low hedge and is tolerant of full sun, part shade, and salt, making it adaptable to various environments. It is also deer-resistant.

Prunus lusitanica

Prunus lusitanica, or the Portuguese laurel, is a heat-tolerant broadleaf evergreen with glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers in spring. It attracts butterflies and bees and provides dense cover for songbirds. This adaptable plant is tolerant of deer, coastal conditions, and drought, thriving in USDA zones 6-9. It can grow up to 25 feet tall and is suitable for full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.

Prunus cerasifera 'Purple Pony'

Prunus cerasifera 'Purple Pony' is a compact, fruitless tree with striking dark purple leaves that retain their color throughout the season. It produces shell pink flowers in early spring and is cold hardy in USDA zones 5 and 6. This tree is ideal for small yards due to its medium growth rate and maximum height and width of 15 feet.

Prunus armeniaca 'Early Golden'

Prunus armeniaca 'Early Golden' is a mid-sized apricot tree known for its high yield of freestone fruit. It is self-fruitful and ripens from July to August, thriving in heat and requiring 400-500 chill hours. This tree is tolerant of chalky, loamy, or sandy soil, making it a versatile choice for home orchards.

Prunus avium 'Utah Giant'

Prunus avium 'Utah Giant' is a mid-season blooming cherry tree known for its dark red, sweet flesh and disease resistance. It requires 800 chill hours and a pollinator tree nearby, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. This variety is popular for both commercial growing and home gardens.

Prunus avium 'Whitegold'

Prunus avium 'Whitegold' is a self-pollinating cherry tree known for its disease resistance and fragrant white spring blooms. It produces golden-blush fruit in June that is crack-resistant, thriving in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.

Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond'

Prunus cerasus 'Early Richmond' is a sour cherry tree known for its bright, light-red fruit and lovely white spring blooms. This self-pollinating tree has been cultivated since the 1500s and is ideal for cooking and preserving due to its tart flavor. It ripens in early June, offering a harvest up to a week earlier than other cherry varieties. Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun and adapts well to moist, well-drained soils. With a compact size and high yields, it is a classic choice for those looking to grow their own pie cherries.

Prunus domestica 'Golden Nectar'

Prunus domestica 'Golden Nectar' is a compact tree producing sunny yellow fruit with firm, sweet amber flesh. It is self-fertile but benefits from a pollinator, thriving in USDA zones 5 through 9 with a mid-season harvest.

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