Plants in genus prunus
Prunus armeniaca 'Autumn Glo'
Prunus armeniaca 'Autumn Glo' is a late-season apricot variety with yellow-fleshed freestone fruits. It requires 500 chill hours and is known for its vigorous and productive nature. The tree produces pink blooms in spring and thrives in well-drained soil with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Prunus persica 'Salish Summer'
Prunus persica 'Salish Summer' is a peach variety resistant to Peach Leaf Curl, with luscious white flesh and a complex flavor. It features showy pink flowers in spring and is cold hardy, handling late freezes well. This self-fertile peach requires 700-800 chill hours and grows best in full sun.
Prunus persica 'Tropic Prince'
Prunus persica 'Tropic Prince' is a peach tree with red-blushed, semi-freestone yellow peaches and fragrant pink spring blossoms. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and requires full sun and well-drained soil. This tree produces fruit within a year of planting.
Prunus domestica 'Brooks'
Prunus domestica 'Brooks' is a late mid-season plum variety known for its sweet, large fruit with purplish-black skin and yellow flesh. This self-pollinating tree requires 800 chill hours and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. It reaches a mature height and width of 10-15 feet and is popular for canning and drying.
Prunus 'Lydecker'
Prunus 'Lydecker' is a hybrid Japanese plum with dark purple smooth skin and a sweet, slightly tart flavor. It produces large, round fruit in July and features white blossoms in spring. This weeping form is cold hardy in USDA zones 3 and up and can be pollinated with other Japanese plums, making it a versatile addition to fruit gardens.
Prunus domestica 'Stanley'
Prunus domestica 'Stanley' is an antique European plum variety known for its deep blackish-blue fruit with a sweet, yellow-green flesh. This self-fruitful tree blooms with fragrant white flowers and has an upright vase shape. It ripens from late summer to fall and requires 700-800 chill hours. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing fruit in 3-4 years, with better yields when paired with another plum variety.
Prunus avium 'Bing'
Prunus avium 'Bing' is the most popular sweet cherry variety, known for its large, dark, glossy cherries with a rich flavor. It requires cross-pollination and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. The tree can reach 16-20 feet in height and needs full sun and well-drained soil.
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.