Plants in genus prunus
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.
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' is a compact evergreen shrub with broad, glossy green leaves. It produces fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring and early summer, followed by small black decorative berries. This plant is heat, drought, and wind tolerant, making it suitable for fire-wise landscapes. It can be pruned into various shapes, adding versatility to its ornamental appeal.
Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'
Prunus avium 'Sweetheart' is a self-fruitful cherry tree that produces large, sweet, juicy fruit in mid-July. It grows 30-35 feet tall and features ornamental pinkish blooms in mid-April. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and requires full sun and well-drained 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 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.