Plants in genus prunus
Prunus avium 'Santina'
Prunus avium 'Santina' is a self-fertile sweet cherry tree that produces heart-shaped dark red cherries. It has a weeping habit and fragrant pink blooms in early spring, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Prunus persica 'Hale Haven'
Prunus persica 'Hale Haven' is a yellow freestone peach tree known for its large, juicy, sweet peaches with a deep red cheek. This cold-hardy, self-pollinating tree requires 900 chill hours and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Its pink blooms resist late spring frosts, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
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.
Prunus avium 'Royal Ann'
Prunus avium 'Royal Ann' is a semi-dwarf cherry tree known for its golden-yellow cherries with a red blush and sweet, firm flesh. This tree requires a pollinator to produce fruit and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure. It is cold hardy and grows at a medium rate, reaching 12-18 inches per year. The tree can yield up to 50 pounds of fruit, making it a productive addition to any garden.
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 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 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 salicina 'Elephant Heart'
Prunus salicina 'Elephant Heart' is a plum tree known for its large, heart-shaped plums with blood-red flesh. It ripens in late season, typically September, and requires a pollinator for fruit production. This tree is suitable for USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 'Elephant Heart' is disease and heat resistant, making it a reliable choice for home orchards. It was originated by Luther Burbank in the early 1900s and is known for its prolific bearing and delicious fruit.
Prunus angustifolia
Prunus angustifolia, commonly known as Chickasaw plum, is a fast-growing shrub or small tree native to the United States. It features fragrant white flowers in spring and colorful fruit in summer, which are used in jellies and wines. This self-pollinating plant supports wildlife and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun. It can reach a mature height of 15-25 feet and is tolerant of drought, making it adaptable to various climates.
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 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 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 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 maackii
Prunus maackii is a hardy and adaptable deciduous tree with four-season interest. It features fragrant white spring flowers, edible black fruits, and leaves that turn yellow in fall. This tree is known for its decorative bark and ability to attract birds and pollinators.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 '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 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 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 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 domestica 'Italian'
Prunus domestica 'Italian' is a plum tree known for its superior flavored fruit with dark blue-black skin and very sweet yellow flesh. It is self-fruitful and adaptive to various soils, producing pinkish-white blooms that attract pollinators. This tree grows best in well-drained, fertile soil and requires full sun.
Prunus cerasus 'North Star'
Prunus cerasus 'North Star' is a dwarf cherry tree known for its tart and juicy sour cherries. The glossy bright-red cherries have dark-red flesh and are self-pollinating. This highly productive tree is disease-resistant and cold hardy in USDA zones 4-8, producing white blossoms in spring and ripening fruit in early to mid-summer.