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Edible Landscaping is the brainchild of
Michael McConkey of Afton, Virginia.
Originally from the Washington, D.C.
suburbs, Michael took an interest in growing
his own organic food while living in a yurt
and working for a health food store/cafe in the
mid 1970’s.
Shortly after this Michael began propagat-
ing fruits and developed a relationship with
Dr. Elwyn Meader, a fruit breeder in New
Hampsire. At Dr. Meaders prompting he be-
gan selling his kiwi starts via mail order.
By the mid 80s Michael outgrew his back-
yard mail order business and moved to the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in
Afton, Virginia. Here he started anew with
one greenhouse and a trailer for an office and
room to grow into the Edible Landscaping we
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Index
Almond 37 Feijoa 30 Passionflower 27
Apples 17 Figs 6-7 Pawpaw 4
Ume Apricot 25 Filberts 38 Peaches 18
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Blackberries 11-12 Heartnut 39 Pomegranate 5
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Chinquapin 37 Lemongrass 31 Wintergreen 27 and promoted organic orcharding since 1979.
Coffee 31 Lingonberry 27 Alexis Zeigler
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Dogwood 26 Nuts 37–39
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 Pawpaw
Plant trees close to one another for best pollination. Plant 6’ apart for hedge like appearance or
15’ to 20’ apart to stand alone. If you order a grafted plant, choose a different variety of pawpaw
for pollination. Select pawpaw or native pawpaw, which are seedlings, will cross pollinate each
other or a grafted variety. All Pawpaws are hardy in Zone 5-8
Petersons Pawpaw
Shenandoah™ Pawpaw - A real taste treat! A smooth, custard texture, just the right bal-
ance of fragrance, sweet fruity flavor and agreeable aftertaste. Large fruit, few seeds (6% by
weight). Firmer texture than wild pawpaws but softer than the other varieties.
Susquehanna™ Pawpaw - Fruits are large, sometimes over a pound with few seeds. Out-
standing rich sweet pawpaw flavor and firm buttery texture. An especially beautiful orna-
mental tree in the home landscape.
Allegheny™ Pawpaw - Allegheny pawpaw has a rich sweet flavor with a hint of citrus. Fruit
size typically less than 8 oz. Trees will require fruit thinning to keep fruit size over 8 oz. This
has been a continual favorite of those who taste it.
Wabash™ Pawpaw - Good productivity. Overall fruit quality and quantity on this variety is
excellent. Very fleshy. 6% seed by weight. Flavor sweet and rich. Texture medium firm, creamy,
smooth. Flesh color yellow to orangish. Fruit size typically 8–12 oz.
Potomac™ Pawpaw - The overall fruit quality on this variety is impressive. A key feature of
Potomac pawpaw is its extreme fleshiness, 4% seeds by weight. The flavor is sweet and rich and
the texture is firm, melting, and smooth. Flesh color is medium yellow and fruit size is large,
typically 12+ oz.
Rappahanock™ Pawpaw - This tree originated as a seedling from a tree in the Blandy Ex-
perimental Farm collection. Rappahannock has large fruit with a firm flesh and few seeds, 6%
by weight. The flavor is superior as well, very sweet and refreshing. Very vigorous with good
yields. Ripens early.
Named Pawpaw
Mango Pawpaw - Mango Pawpaw, obtained from a collector in Tifton, Georgia, are large,
­ ative, early ripening and very delicious fruit. Yellow flesh reminiscent of a mango with very
n Native Elderberry - Sambucus Canadensis
smooth texture.
Sunflower Pawpaw - Corwin Davis from Bellview, MI named Sunflower from his collec-
tion, probably in the 1950’s. It’s reported to be able to produce fruit planted alone. A productive
variety with medium size fruits. Zone 5–8 Space 12’ circle.
KSU Atwood Pawpaw - In 2009 KSU Atwood became the first cultivar to be released from
Kentucky State University’s breeding program. It is large, round and mango flavored. De-
scribed as excellent tasting, with very little leaf spot. Fruit has greenish blue skin, yellow to
orange flesh with few seeds. Medium size fruit.
NC-1 Pawpaw - NC-1 was introduced in 1976 by Doug Campbell, a nurseryman and fruit
enthusiast from Niagra on the Lake, Ontario, Canada. Proven winter hardy and productive in
that area. One of the earliest to ripen, with few seeds, large fruit and thin skin.
Overleese Pawpaw - Overleese won “Best Fruit” at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival in 2011. Large
oval to round and few seeds with excellent flavor. Overleese is a parent of many other improved
cultivars including Peterson’s Shenandoah.
Pawpaw Seedlings
Select Pawpaw seedlings and Native Pawpaw seedlings are available.
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Pomegranate
Russian Pomegranate Salavatski - Salavatski is a hard seeded pomegranate variety.
According to Dr. Levin, the originator of the variety, the hard seeded varieties can withstand
colder temperatures by a few degrees than the soft seeded varieties. We can thank Dr. Levin
for the many pomegranate varieties. He has given us a new fruit for our area that is beautiful
and easy to grow. More protection and less in the open helps especially with younger plants,
Salavatski has ripened in Lancaster, PA (Zone 6) planted on the south side of a home. Zone
7-10. 
Parfianka Russian Pomegranate - Originally imported from Dr. Gregory Levin at the
Garrigala agricultural station in Turkmenistan. Parfianka is a favored selection from a
collection of over 1000 Pomegranate varieties. The fruit is quite large and highly colored in
beautiful bright red. The arils are large and bright red with a very small, soft, edible seed. The
fruit is of the highest quality. 100 to 200 chill hours. Self fruitful. Space about 10’ circle. Self
fruitful. Zone 7–9, warm 6 perhaps.
Crimson Sky Pomegranate - Nikitskii Ranii Pomegranate is called Crimson Sky in the
US. One of the hardiest varieties from Turkmanistan planted at Dr. Levin’s University of
Georgia test plot. Crimson Sky ripens its fruits early in October. They are consistently bright
red with a very appealing taste, sweet and tart. Self fertile. Space 10’ circle Zone 7-8.
Favorite “Lyubimy” Pomegranate - “Lyubimy,” which translates from Russian to Favor-
ite in English, is another hardy Russian pomegranate variety. A promising selection even in
protected areas of Zone 6. Medium size tree, space 8-10’ circle. Self fertile. Zone 7-9. 
Elderberry
Adams Elderberry - Adams is a native elderberry. Very juicy berries, excellent for elixirs,
pies, syrups, wine, etc. Late ripening and a heavy producer. Pollinates with other native elder-
berries. Very large flower heads. Height 6’ to 12’. Space 10’ circle. Zone 3–9.
Johns Elderberry - Johns produces more fruits and earlier than other varieties. Very large
clusters of medium size berries. Especially good for jelly and elderberry elixir. Larger plant
than Adams. Pollinates with other native elderberries. Very large flower heads. Height 6’ to
12’. Space 8’ to 10’ circle. Zone 3–9.
Nova Elderberry - Nova was selected and introduced from Vineland Fruit Station, Ontario.
Fruit clusters are above average and plant will set fruit planted alone or pollinate with other
native elderberries. Smaller bush than Adams. Space 6’ circle. Zone 3–9.
York Native Elderberry - York elderberry is similar to Nova except its fruits ripen a few
weeks later. Care free, and will pollinate with other native varieties. Space 8’ circles Height 8’
Zone 3–9.
Bob Gordon Elderberry - Bob Gordon Elderberry is a native elderberry from Missouri.
Berries up to 1/4 inch in diameter. It is the leading juice variety. Current commercial culti-
vation is to cut to the ground in the winter, and flowers and fruit are formed on new canes,
producing the same season. Zone 3-9.

European Elderberry - Sambucus Nigra
Cut Leaf Elderberry - A most beautiful form of elderberry. A 6–8’ shrub with deep cut
lobed leaves followed by large heads of creamy white flowers and shiny berries. Pollinate with
Black Lace. Space 6’ to 8’ circle Zone 3–9.
Black Lace Elderberry - Dark purple-black leaves and pink flower clusters. Foliage stays
dark throughout the growing season. Very ornamental. Resists leaf diseases. Pollinate with
Cut Leaf. Height 8’. Space 6’ to 8’ circle. Zone 4–9.
Fig
Hardy Chicago Fig - A brown fig, rich and sweet. Good for potted culture, although it is
our most dependable outdoor fig. Hardy Chicago ripens from August until fall frost and will
have some fruit in July. Has produced as many as 100 pints of figs in one season. Leaves are
the 5-lobed type. The plant has a bush form in the east. Space 8’ to 10’ circle in Zone 7. Zone
6–8.
Celeste Fig - Celeste is also known in the South as the “Sugar Fig”. A Southern tradition,
long-lived and hardy, Celeste’s reputation comes from many generations of people that have
grown this fig. The “eye” at the bottom of the fruit is small, keeping insects out. Fruits main
crop early on last years wood. Space 10’ circle in Zone 7 and 12’ circle in the South. Zone 6-9.
Brown Turkey Fig - Brown Turkey fig does well in large pots and fruits well in Northern
areas such as Long Island, NY. Very good against walls in Northern areas. Brown fruit with
amber flesh. Space 8’ to 10’ circle Zone 6-9.
LSU Purple Fig - LSU Purple fig is a very reliable, prolific producer of early to late delicious
figs. One of the best figs to come along for some time. Excellent for containers, producing
early figs as soon as growth starts. Very acclimated to the fluctuating weather of the South,
does great in Virginia Beach. Zone 7–9. Has fruited well at our nursery (zone 7). A custom-
er from Hamilton Square, NJ (zone 6) is fruiting LSU Purple successfully outside. More
nematode resistant than most figs in Florida. Best to pick a few days after fruit turns black,
wrinkles and elongates. Space 10’ to 12’ circle.
Conadria Fig - Conadria is our largest yellow fig with high sugar content. Used for dried
figs and fresh fruit. Introduced in 1955 by Ira Condit, USDA, Riverside, CA. Fruit resists
spoilage in rainy weather and has a small eye so it rates good for insect resistance. Produces
2 crops. The 1st crop is good, the second crop, very good. In zone 7 produces only one crop.
Conadria has also been called Galbun mistakenly. Zone 7–9.
Violet de Bordeaux Fig - Also known as Negronne, Violet de Bordeaux is a purplish-black
fruit with rich strawberry pulp. Considered by many the finest tasting fig. Popular in the
Northwest and West. Needs protection in cold winter areas. Good for home planting as tree
is dwarf. Similar fruit to Black Mission, but hardier and a smaller size tree than Mission.
Fruit ripens later than Hardy Chicago, Marseilles and Celeste. Closed eye. Space 8’ circle.
Zone 7b–9.
Petite Negri - Petite Negri is a large black fig with excellent flavor. One of the best produc-
ers for pot culture. The dwarf plant is very productive. Similar to Black Mission and Violet de
Bordeaux fig, produces an early and late crop when potted. Outside culture is for Zone 7–9.
Produces one crop outside at our nursery. Space 8’ circle.
Verte (Green Ischia) - Verte ripens about the same time as LSU Purple, so best to grow in
zone 7–8. In a long season fruits will dry on the tree around October. Very sweet and good for
drying. Since they ripen with their outside color green, they will fool the birds. The dark red
flesh is in total contrast to the green skin. Strawberry is used to describe the inside color of the
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fruit. Also called Green Ischia. In our area plants are bush like and of small stature like Violet
de Bordeaux. Space about 8’–10’ circle in Zone 6–7 and space 12’–15’ circle in Zone 8.
Marseilles Fig - Large yellow figs ripen the end of July on previous seasons growth. Very
productive and early ripening. Produces an early main crop of short neck delicately sweet
fruit. The plant slows its growth into the fall and “hardens off” well. There is usually no
young wood dieback the following spring. Usually starts ripening a few weeks before Hardy
Chicago and ends its production before Hardy Chicago does. Space 8’–10’ circle, Zone 6–9.
Also called Oregon Prolific and St. Anthony Fig.
O’Rourke Fig - A new introduction from LSU with Celeste in its heritage. O’Rourke flesh
is golden with red near center of the fruit when soft ripe. Ripens before Celeste. Fruit hangs
down when fully ripe. O’Rourke is more resistant to defoliation caused by fig leaf rust. Ripens
its fruits early and continues late into the fall. Zone 6–9. Space 10’ circle.
Blueberry
Star Southern Highbush Blueberry - Star is a southern highbush blueberry introduced
in 1996 from University of Florida. Height 6’–10’ (10’ in the deep south). Very large fruit with
an attractive calyx resembling a star. Excellent quality and very adaptable to soil types. Our
sweetest blueberry. ­Resistant to root and leaf diseases and Botryosphaeria stem blight. Space
6’ circle. Zone 7–9.
Reka Northern Highbush Blueberry - Reka is a very early, large, delicious highbush
blueberry. Introduced from New Zealand it is adaptable to different soil types. Adapts much
better than Duke blueberry that ripens at the same time. Leaves are burgundy red in the fall.
4’–6’ height, space 5’ apart in rows or 5’ circles. Zone 4–7.
O’Neal Southern Highbush Blueberry - O’Neal’s large fruit is considered the best
tasting of the southern highbush varieties. Flavor will not deteriorate under hot weather con-
ditions. Fruit size is very large and attractive. Plant height around 6’ and well proportioned.
­O’Neal plants have great ornamental fall colors of orange and wine. Widely grown in North
Carolina and even South America. Space 5’ circle. Introduced from NC. Berries sweeten ear-
ly. Native, needs 500-–600 chill hours (temperature time below 45ºF). Zone 5–9.
Legacy Blueberry - Legacy grows 4’–6’ tall, with foliage that stays evergreen in mild North
West winters like Oregon & Washington state. In colder winter areas, leaves turn red in the
fall and shed during winter. Legacy grows well in mid Atlantic states including New Jersey
and North Carolina and Georgia. Ripens early mid-season. Production is high, sweet berries
are light blue and medium large. Has rated highest in flavor trials, with superior flavor and
sweetness. Good landscape plant, crimson fall color, heat and drought tolerant. Space 4’–6’
circle. Zone 5–8.
Northland Blueberry - Northland is a northern type blueberry, a cross with a northern
low bush variety. In the north its low stature makes it hardier than most because it gets in-
sulated by snow. 15–20 lbs. of fruit on a mature bush is not uncommon. Medium size berries
are of high flavor similar to wild low bush . Height is 3–5’ at maturity, space 5’ circle. Selected
in MN for its dark blue wild flavored berries and low stature. It’s an attractive landscape
plant with yellow orange fall color. Zone 3–7.
Ochlockonee Blueberry - Field observations indicate Ochlockonee (ok-LAHK-uh-nee)
is more resistant to bacterial canker than other Rabbit­eyes. Plants are vigorous and upright.
Produces abundant fruiting stems annually with only moderate growth. Berries ripen about
one week after Tifblue, and are larger. Color, firmness, and flavor are similar to Tifblue and
Powderblue. Ochlockonee generally flowers late enough to escape spring freezes in south and
middle Georgia. Estimated chill requirement of the variety is 650–700 hours. Zone 7–10.
 Pink Lemonade Blueberry - Pink Lemonade is a pink fruiting variety with excellent fruit.
Similar to southern type blueberry in shape and adaptability. Stunning ornamental, vigorous
and productive and as nutritious as other blueberries. Space 6’ circle. Zone 6–8.
Sunshine Blue Dwarf Blueberry - Sunshine Blue is a compact dwarf southern highbush
blueberry. Adaptable to different soils and climates, from San Diego to Seattle, from Flori-
da to Pennsylvania. Excellent ornamental value 3’ tall. Our best plant for keeping in a large
“wine barrel” type pot. Yields are 5 to 10 lbs. of fruit per bush and about 80 berries per cup.
Excellent fruit and productive. Very low chill, only needs a few days of temperatures below
45ºF to begin growing again. It’s a good choice for indoor winter gardening or greenhouse.
Fall color is red. Native Space 4’ circle Zone 5–10.
Tifblue Blueberry - Tifblue is a well known standard southern blueberry. Most dependable
and adaptable. Beautiful fall leaf color. Berries that stay on the bush get sweeter and can be
picked into September at the nursery. Leaves turn red in the fall. Height 5’–6’ in the North;
8’–10’ in the South. Ripens in July in central VA. Space 6’ circle in Zone 6– 7 and 8’ circle in
zone 8. Zone 6–9.
Alapaha Blueberry - Alapaha Rabbiteye Blueberry (uh-la-puh-HAH), is vigorous and up-
right with narrow crowns. Flowers relatively late (7–10 days after Climax), which helps avoid
spring freeze damage; yet ripens quickly, beginning about the same time as Climax. Alapaha
berries are medium in size and one of our sweetest berries. Berry color is medium dark blue,
with a small dry scar, which contributes to good shelf life. Chilling requirement is estimated
to be 450–500 hours. Recom­mended companion variety is Vernon. Zone 7-9
Climax Southern Blueberry - Climax is a southern type blueberry with large berries rip-
ening uniformly with a sweet flavor, about 1 month before Powderblue. Leaves have a blue
hint and are very ornamental, turning red in the fall. Everyone should have a Climax in their
backyard! Native. Zone 7–9.
Columbus Blueberry - A new southern type blueberry introduced in 2005 from NC State.
High yielding, superior flavored fruit, more sweet than tangy, juicer than most. Ripens a
few days earlier than Powderblue. Fruit size is MONSTER. Berry quality judged by many as
the best. Excellent keeping qualities. Berries are resistant to rain related cracking. Bright red
leaves in the fall. Height 6’–7’. Space 6’ circle. Zone 7a–9b.
Powderblue Blueberry - Southern Type Blueberry. Late, large, powderblue fruit. Fine
distinct taste. Height 5–6’ in the North; 8–12’ in the South. Space 6’ circle in zone 6–7 and 8’
circle in zone 8. Powderblue is adaptable to different soil types and long lived. Powderblue’s
leaves are very ornamental. Ripens in late August in our area. Fruits can stay on the bush into
the fall. Native. Zone 6–9.
Trentberry - Huckleberry Southern Type - Vigorous and adaptable,
a heavy producer of large glossy black fruit about one half inch in
diameter. Extremely ornamental when the berries start to ripen with
red, green, and black berries ripening over a long season. Ripens with
Powderblue. Leaves have good fall color. Height 6 feet. Native, selected
by Glenn Melcher of Pineville, La. Space 6-8’ circle Zone 6-10.
Berried Treasure Native Box Huckleberry (aka Whortleberry) - Berried Treasure
Native Box Huckleberry is a low shrub with branches that rise to about 12” to 18” from
underground, creeping stems, known as rhizomes. Its glossy, leathery leaves lack the resinous
dots of other huckleberries, and it holds its leaves year-round while the others are deciduous.
Its flowers, white or pinkish, are bell shaped. Fruits are similar to blueberries, but have fewer,
larger seeds. Boxed huckleberry is on the Pennsylvania threatened plant species list. Zone 5-7.
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Strawberry
Sweet Charlie Strawberry - Sweet Charlie was the first patented variety to come out of
Florida University. Large conical fruit winning the taste test of the 1994 North Carolina
Strawberry Grower’s Meeting. Dark green compact growth with fruit that lives up to its
name. Zone 7–9.
Earliglow Strawberry - Introduced years ago, Earliglow still has the high strawberry flavor
of the heirloom varieties. Good sized berries and the earliest. Deep red color fruit. Plants are
disease resistant. Very dependable, healthy plants that make lots of runners. Zone 4–8.
Sparkle Strawberry - Sparkle is a very hardy, flavorful variety introduced 60 years ago but
still is very popular because of its flavor. Excellent for jam and freezing. Fruit is red all the
way through. Our hardiest selection. One of its parents, Fairfax, is still considered the best
flavored strawberry. Space 1’ circle or in 2’ wide rows 12” to 18” apart. Zone 4–7.
Virginia Native Strawberry - The native Fragaria virginiana or Virginia native strawber-
ry is a spring bearing, soft, highly flavored ground cover. Fruits are delicate with high aroma.
Plants spread by runner plants and are perennial. Space 1’ circles Zone 5–8.
Seascape Strawberry - Seascape is a variety from University of California. Large, firm
berries with outstanding flavor. A day neutral* variety producing high yields, large fruit size,
symmetry, attractive appearance, and general flexibility in planting requirements. Fruits
ripen from spring into fall. Usually one berry per plant will be a “king” berry. Very large and
perfect for fondue. It is a cross between Selva and Douglas. Space 1’ to 18” apart in rows 1’ to
3’ wide. Zone 5–9.
* A day neutral strawberry will produce flowers and fruit even when temperatures at night are
above 60ºF. Originally, everbearers produced spring and fall but not summer.
White Fruiting Christina Native Strawberry - Christina is a native spring bearing
white strawberry. Plants run freely and should naturalize in dappled shade rock gardens and
walled gardens especially near the kitchen. Fruits are soft and sweet. Space 1’ circles, Zone
5–7 maybe Zone 8.
Alexandra Alpine Red Strawberry - Alexandra is an alpine strawberry with deep red
fruit. An everbearing plant that sets fruit buds when temperatures at night are below 50ºF.
Produces no runners but grows in a clump like manner. Height 6”–10” tall. Excellent ground
cover or in rock gardens or borders. Native to the Scandinavian forests of Europe. Fruits are
soft, flavorful, and gourmet. Zone 3–7. Space 1’ circle. Pictured is a 3/4 gallon size.
Yellow Wonder Alpine Strawberry - Yellow Wonder Alpine strawberries do not produce
runners, therefore they are ideal for edgings or containers, or narrow rows in the vegetable
garden. Conical fruits 1/2” to 1” long are not noticed by the birds because of the fruits color.
Yellow Wonder fruit is highly aromatic with delicious flavor and the plant is long lived in
perennial spots around the home. The plants ripen their fruits in the spring and fall since
flower initiation of the crown of the plant happens when night time temperatures fall below
50ºF. Plants are everbearing the farther north they are grown. Native to Europe, these vigor-
ous plants are grown from seed. Space 1’ circles or 1’ apart in rows Zone 3–7.
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Currant
Josta Berry - Josta is a new unique hybrid from Europe. A gooseberry - black currant cross.
Vigorous and healthy, Josta shows off the best traits of each parent. Fruits later in life than
most Ribes, i.e., 3rd or 4th year. No thorns, no pungent aroma, 1/2” fruit good for freezing.
Space 5’ apart. Rust resistant with little or no pruning required. The upright bush is pretty
with large dark green leaves. Height 4–7’. Three, 5 and 7 gallon size are usually fruiting in the
container. Zone 3–8.
Consort Black Currant - Consort is a productive rust resistant European black currant.
It was bred and selected in Canada for immunity to White Pine Blister Rust. Clusters of
medium size fruit mature in June on this small, compact bush 4–5’ tall and wide. Consort
likes rich sweet soil, but is widely adaptable and can thrive with neglect especially in the
northeast US. Europeans love its assertive flavor and aroma and it is a benefit nutritionally
for anyone that includes them in their diet, being high in vitamin C and omega fatty acids.
Consort will grow and fruit in full shade and usually holds its leaves better in late summer in
the shade in the warmer climate Zone of its adaptability. It does not have showy flowers like
American Black Currants nor is it the grape derived small raisin called currants in the health
food stores. But they are cassis, commercially sold in soda, juice, wine, liquor or concentrate.
Space 5’ circle. Zone 4–7.
Crandall American Black - In the spring Crandall is a massive array of yellow trumpet
shaped flowers. A most striking ornamental found in the best gardens in Europe. Swallowtail
butterflies flock to the blooms. Also called Clove Currant and Missouri Currant. The unique
taste of the shiny black fruit is pleasant. Height 4–5’ Native, space 5’ circle. Zone 4–7.
Cherry Red Currant - Cherry Red Currant’s fruit clusters are short and loose. The berries
are very large, bright dark red, acidic and good. Plants are vigorous, upright and productive.
Cherry Red resists mildew, a real plus in humid areas. A small bush in the landscape, Cherry
Red is good in shade against buildings and with borders including strawberries or low
growing herbs or flowers. Mixing with Josta or white and black currants about 5’ apart is fine
since they are similar in size and habit. Space 5’ circle Height 4–5’ Zone 3–7.
Primus White Currant - Primus is a compact bush bearing long fruit clusters. Highly
productive, up to 20 pounds of fruit per bush. As most currants it is self fertile. Fruit color
is whiter than other white currants. Released from Slovakia in 1977 from a cross of Heine-
mann’s Rote Spatlese X Red Lake. Zone 3–7 Space 5’ circle Height 4–5’.
Gooseberry
Hinnomaki Gooseberry - Hinnomaki is a Finnish gooseberry. Hinnomaki’s delicious
large red berries have a tart skin and juicy, sweet flesh, said to be the sweetest of the goose-
berries. Foliage is grape leaf shaped, dark green in the summer and red in the fall, and is
resistant to powdery mildew. Hinnomaki is highly ornamental as well as delicious! Zone 3-6
Invicta Gooseberry - Invicta is the best of the green fruit gooseberry varieties for fresh eat-
ing. A very sweet gooseberry, ripening late spring or early summer. Resistant to mildew and
frost. Susceptible to leaf spot, so plant in an area with good air drainage. In humid areas can
lose leaves in August but grows well the following spring. Zone 4-7.
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Black Velvet Gooseberry - The deep purple fruits are the size of seedless grapes. They are
very vigorous in growth. Flavor is very good to excellent when ripened on the bush. Black
Velvet has won awards for its superb qualities and disease and mildew resistance. Space 5’
circle. Zone 4–7.
Glenndale Gooseberry - This gooseberry stands hot summers better than most goose-
berries. Glenndale is most disease resistant and immune to mildew. Derived of European
and Native American parents with great vigor and productive fruiting. Purple-red fruit, fine
flavor and thorny, ripening early. Height 5-6’ and spread to 5’. Zone 4-7.
Jahns Prairie Gooseberry - Jahn’s Prairie is disease resistant and produces high quality,
dark red, dessert gooseberries. This plant was selected by Dr. Otto Jahn from a native popula-
tion of the species growing in Alberta, Canada. The green fruit turns red-pink upon ripen-
ing. The fresh fruit quality is equivalent to European gooseberries. The plant, which grows
to about 5 feet, has an upright growth habit with some sprawling branches. The leaf shape is
similar to European Hawthorne. Jahn’s Prairie gooseberry resists powdery mildew, is free of
leaf spot and Botrytis (grey mold) on its fruit. No White Pine Blister Rust has been observed
on the plant or insect damage from aphids or saw-flies. Space 5’ circles Zone 3–7.
Blackberry
Triple Crown Blackberry - Triple Crown is named for its three attributes: flavor, produc-
tivity and vigor. This very hardy variety offers two other attributes: disease resistance and
very large berries. The thornless blackberry ripens for about one month from end of July thru
August. Semi-erect, the canes can be trellised or pruned free-standing in summer to an easy
picking height of 42”. Does well on East and West Coasts and to Homestead, Florida. Space 5’
circle or 5’ apart in prepared garden beds 5’ wide. Zone 5–9.
Kiowa Blackberry - Kiowa is an extremely large berry and 10 can fill a half-pint container.
The best quality and best firmness of all varieties. Long harvest season of 6 weeks. Heavy
producer. 1996 University of Arkansas introduction. Thorny bush. Kiowa is a low chilling
variety, probably as low as 200 hours. Native. Space 5’ circle or 5’ apart in 5’ wide beds. Zone
6–9.
Arapaho Blackberry - Arapaho is the earliest ripening thornless variety. Lots more to pick
at once because it ripens its fruit in a 4 week period. Can be planted farther south. Arapaho
needs only 400–500 chill hours (hours with temperatures below 45º F). The outstanding
characteristics of Arapaho are its thornless, erect, self supporting canes, good fruit quality,
earliness of ripening and its ability to establish a full fruiting row quickly. Zone 6–8.
Apache Blackberry - Apache is an erect thornless blackberry similar to Arapaho with
larger fruit and seed, ripening 15 days later than Arapaho. Resists orange rust. Fruits are
sweet when ripe. Very productive. Tip new canes at 42” during growing season. The newest
thornless blackberry introduction from University of Arkansas breeding program. Selected
because of its great flavor, good yield and very large fruit. Six week ripening period. Space 5’
apart in 5’ wide rows. For one plant space plant in a 6’ circle. Zone 6–8.
Chester Thornless Blackberry - Chester is an early, fine tasting, semi erect thornless
blackberry. I remember sampling Chester when it was a numbered seedling at the University
of Maryland’s Cherry Hill Research facility, and I enthusiastically promoted its flavor. Hardi-
er than many varieties. Fruits are sweet and juicy, though as all blackberries they must be left
on the plant until they come easily off the calyx. Zone 6-8. Space 5-6’ apart in beds 5’ wide.
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 Osage Thornless Blackberry - Osage thornless blackberry is the thirteenth release in
a series of erect-growing, high-quality, productive, floricane-fruiting blackberry cultivars
developed by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. An enhanced effort in the
improvement of flavor in blackberries has been underway in the Arkansas program for a
number of years, and Osage was developed with the intention of advancing flavor to a higher
level in a thornless blackberry cultivar. Osage ripens mid-early. Zone 6–8.
Prime Ark Freedom Thornless Blackberry - Prime Ark Freedom is the first thornless
primocane fruiting blackberry. A blackberry usually grows one year and doesn’t fruit until
the following season. Freedom fruits this way very early in the season, but then fruits again
in the fall where the climate is suitable. Freedom also has exceptional fruit size, good flavor
and the plant grows upright and needs little or no staking. Zone 6–8. Space 5’ circle or 5’
apart.
Raspberry
Heritage Red Fall Raspberry - Heritage is the most popular everbearing variety with
excellent red fruit. Can be cultivated for spring and fall crops especially in the north. Needs
no staking, if mowed to the ground early each spring. Heritage will bear a large crop from
new growth from August to late fall in VA. Space 3’ apart in 5’ wide beds of good garden soil.
Zone 3–9.
Crimson Night Raspberry - Crimson Night raspberry is a great flavored fruit and a
welcomed surprise to all that have tried it. Fruits are large and dark red color bursting with
raspberry pizzazz. Crimson Night is a new spring and fall bearing variety from Cornell and
is very ornamental plant with dark purple canes. Space 3’ apart in 5’ wide beds. Zone 4-8.
Caroline Everbearing Raspberry - Caroline is a large, conic, well-flavored, red raspberry.
More disease resistant and with larger, earlier fruits than most everbearers. Sweeter fruits
than most red raspberries. Ripens August til frost at the nursery, but responds to warmer
temperatures and ripens earlier farther south. Several plants are usually planted 3’ apart in
rows 5’ wide. One plant, space in the middle of a 5’ circle of well prepared garden soil. Canes
average 3’ to 6’ tall. Zone 5–9.
Anne Yellow Everbearing Raspberry - Consistently the highest flavored cultivar, Anne
Plant Patent #10411 is an early lemon yellow fall bearer, with extremely large cohesive fruit.
This sweet variety ripens as a summer crop or can be mowed for a fall crop. Space 3’ apart in
5’ wide beds. If planting just one plant cultivate a 5’ circle. Zone 4–7.
Double Gold Raspberry - Double Gold Raspberry is a flavorful raspberry, vigorous, and
disease resistant. Double Gold produces a deeply blushed, golden champagne-colored fruit
with a distinctive conical shape. The “double” in its name is for its two harvests per season.
The first year of planting, the initial crop is produced in the fall on the tips of current year’s
canes, and a second crop is produced farther down the same canes the following summer. In
taste tests, Double Gold has been a favorite. Fruit is too delicate for long distance shipping,
therefore a good choice for home gardeners. Double Gold is resistant to Phytophthora root
rot as well as most of the common leaf diseases. Zone 5-8. Space 5’ circle or 3’ apart in 5’ wide
beds.
Glencoe Purple Thornless Raspberry - Glencoe was developed by the Scottish Crop Re-
search Institute. A cross of native black raspberry and red raspberry. Flavor is reported to be
excellent and plant can be bushy and ideal for containers or the home garden. One plant will
produce a multi-stemmed clump, so it can be a space saver and not spread as red and yellow
raspberries do. Tip prune in the summer at 30 inches to keep as a bush. Remove old canes
after they’ve fruited. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt. Zone 4-8. Space 2–3’ circles.
Jewel Black Raspberry - Vigorous and erect, Jewel black raspberry adapts to many areas.
Large berries of excellent flavor. Ripens early, about June 5th at the nursery. The plants are
pretty in the growing season. In winter leafless arching canes are purplish red, usually with
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their tips in the ground producing another plant. Black raspberries are the first raspberries to
ripen in the spring, a good reason to include them in your gardening plans. Black raspberries
are native to the US and can be found growing along fields and fences and along wooded
areas. Good soil, mulch and ample water foster success with one of the best treats in spring.
Space 4’ circle or 3’ apart in rows 5’ wide. Zone 5–8.
Ohio Treasure Black Raspberry - Ohio Treasure is the first black raspberry that sets
crops in the spring and in the fall, so you can enjoy these sweet berries twice a year from the
same plant! Ohio Treasure’s berries have a pleasant flavor with a good balance of sweetness
and freshness. The fruits are considered medium in size and average 2.1 grams per berry and
are comparable to Jewel with 2.5 grams per berry. The fruit quality is very good for farms
and gardeners. Zone 3–8.
Wineberry Raspberry - Originally from Japan, Wineberries have naturalized here in the
East. A summertime treat fruiting after the spring red raspberries and before the fall ones.
Very acclimated. Will fruit in the shade. High flavor, excellent fresh. Zone 6–8. Space 6’
circle. Height 5’ and arching. Produces on two-year wood.
American Persimmon
Ruby American Persimmon - Ruby has a very large fruit for an American persimmon.
Ripening here from August to November. Leaves resist spotting in the fall. The prettiest
ornamental persimmon in our orchard. Self fertile. Space 14’ circle. Zone 5–8.
Meader American Persimmon - Very early ripening, about September through Novem-
ber at the nursery. E­ xtremely cold-hardy, originally from Rochester, New Hampshire. Self
fertile, some fruits seedless, native American variety. Pumpkin- orange colored fruits are 1
1/2” to 2” in diameter. Originally from NH. Space 10’ - 12’ circle. Zone 4-8.
Weber American Persimmon - Weber came to us from Alabama. It is an early ripening
native persimmon with an enjoyable f lavor and deep orange, almost red flesh. The fruits are
larger than most native persimmons and ripen well before frost. Space 15’ circle Zone 6–8
perhaps Zone 5.
American/Asian Persimmon Cross
Nikita’s Gift Persimmon - A very popular Russian cross
of American persimmon and Asian persimmon. Hardy, small
tree about 12’ in height. Nikita’s Gift is hardier than any of our
Asian varieties. Similar ripening habit as Rosseyanka, fall into
winter, but unlike Rosseyanka, Nikita’s Gift taste more like
Asian persimmon. The upright self fertile tree is easy to grow
and takes about a 12’ circle of space. Fall color is yellow, fruit
is orange. Zone 5–8.
Rosseyanka Persimmon - Rosseyanka is a truly amazing
marriage between Asian and American Persimmons. Combining traits of both parents. More
of the American parent is evident in leaf and tree form. Fruit tastes like a blend of soft Asian
persimmon and ripe native persimmon. Fruits are seedless! The candy like orange fruit has a
rich flavor enjoyed into the winter. Good orange leaf color in the fall. Fruit size is larger than
native persimmon. Must be soft to eat. Fruits will “wrinkle” when ripe. Height 15’-20’. Space
15’ circle. Zone 5–8.
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Asian Persimmons
These varieties are ripe when orange and still firm, but can also be eaten when soft.
Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon - A small tree 10’–12’ high. Very cold-hardy. Ripe when
it turns orange, usually seedless, flesh can be eaten while it is still firm, like an apple. Self
fertile. Zone 6–8.
Ichi Ki Kei Jiro Asian Persimmon - Ichi bears large fruit, usually eaten while still firm
like an apple. Small tree, annually productive and cold hardy. Self fertile with seedless early
ripening fruit. Tree shape is round and spreading, very ornamental with fruit throughout the
tree. Good dwarf specimen anywhere in the yard or near the house. Has orange leaves in fall
color and will hold fruits after leaves drop. Height around 8’. Space 10’ circle. Zone 6–8.
Hana Fuyu Asian Persimmon - The largest of our hard when ripe selections. Early
ripening fruits on a dwarf tree. Winter hardy, too! Hana Fuyu means “Winter Flower.” Fruits
are juicy, reddish orange, rounded shape weighing up to 3/4 pound each. Usually seedless.
Height 8’–10’. Space 10’ circle. Zone 6–8.
Izu Asian Persimmoni - Izu is a very early ripening Fuyu type. Usually seedless, can be
eaten hard like an apple. Almost a month earlier than others. Fruit keeps well, dwarf tree.
Fruit color burnt orange. Fruit colors up earlier than others. Tastes very good even if the fruit
softens. Space 10’ circle. Self fertile. Zone 6–8.
Gwang Yang Asian Persimmon - Early ripening like Ichi and Jiro. Can be eaten hard.
Comes from the town Gwang Yang in Korea. Very large, seedless fruit. Tree is dwarf and
comes into bearing early. Space 10’ circle. Height 10’. Self fertile. Zone 6–8.
Wase Fuyu Asian Persimmon (aka Matsumoto) - Wase Fuyu is an early ripening Fuyu
type. Ripens before Ichi and Maekawa Jiro. Usually sold in stores as Fuyu, though it is this
early ripening selection. Excellent flavor having high sugars. Vigorous and very productive
with a spreading shape. The most important commercial variety in the US. Usually starts
fruiting early in its second or third year. Hangs well on the tree past its mature picking date.
Height 10’ to 12’. Space 12’ circle. Self fertile. Zone 6–8.
These varieties are ripe only when fruit becomes soft:
Hachiya Asian Persimmon - Hachiya is a large, top shaped fruit, up to 4” long. Glossy,
deep orange red, and beautiful as it matures. Soft when ripe, rich and sweet, usually seedless.
Ripens in the fall mid-October through November. A vigorous tree, upright and spreading
up to 12’ tall, easy to care for. This is the soft type persimmon grown in California, sold in
markets and super markets across the US in the fall. A dried fruit delicacy in Japan. Red fall
leaf color. Space 12’ circle. Self fertile. Zone 7–8.
Sheng Asian Persimmon - A tree of upright, irregular branches. It has exceptionally large,
glossy green leaves with moderate fall coloration. Its 3-4” orange fruit is one of the largest of
fine quality; it’s sweet and ready to eat when soft. Dwarf size tree. Zone 6-8..
Great Wall Asian Persimmon - Upright, round-headed tree with excellent red fall foliage.
Fruit is medium size, squarish, and slightly flattened. Trees are very productive and hardy
and long lived. Fruit is of high quality, has good texture and flavor, ripe when soft, usually
mid-autumn. Original tree from China, introduced by former plant introduction head, and
author of “Tree Crops,” J. Russell Smith. Height 15’ Space 12’ circle. Zone 6-8.
Miss Kim Asian Persimmon - Hardy, vigorous tree from Korea. Dwarf and early ripen-
ing. Enjoy when fruit is soft. Ripens early October and continues ripening on the tree into
winter. Good fall leaf color, fruit usually seedless. Space 10’ circle Zone 6-8.
Sung Hui Asian Persimmon - Early, sweet, juicy flavor, orange when ripe. Vigorous
dwarf tree. Flat shape, square and lobed. Good fall foliage color. Fruit ripens when soft and is
usually seedless. Zone 6-8.
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Saijo Asian Persimmon - Saijo is an orange, conic-shaped fruit. The skin of the fruit has
no cracks. The fruit is usually seedless and the tree has an annual bearing tendency. Ripe
when soft with an elegant flavor, Saijo matures its fruit in November at the nursery. Vigor-
ous, upright and spreading, the 15’–20’ tree doesn’t need a pollinator, fruits are usually seed-
less. It is popular in Japan to dry the fruits under the eaves of roofs. Its name is synonymous
with “Mr. Elegant” or “the very best one.” Space 12’ circle. Zone 6–8.
Hira Tanenashi Asian Persimmon -When fully dormant has stood –40ºF Siberian cold
in northern Japan, but because of the East Coast’s fluctuating springtime temperatures and
late frosts, I do not recommend Hira where there are –10º F winters. Orange fruit, medium
size, excellent quality, appealing appearance. Sweet when flesh is soft. High annual bearing,
early ripening. Height around 15’. Space 12’ circle. Leaves have excellent red fall color. Mostly
seedless fruit. Zone 6–8.
Asian Pear
Daisui Li Asian Pear - Daisui Li is a high yielding Asian pear bearing very large (up to a
pound) to medium size fruit ripening after Bartlett and Shinko. Flesh is white, crispy, and
juicy. Can be stored for 6 months at 32 degrees F. Makes an excellent dried pear. Introduced
by Ben T. Iwakin of the University of California in 1985. Spreading in shape with ornamental
value. Fire blight resistant. A cross between Japanese pear Kikusui and Chinese pear Tse Li.
Needs another Asian pear for pollination. Zone 4-8
Shin Li Asian Pear - Shin Li is a very large to large fruit with a full-bodied pear shape
(pyriform). Firm, white, crisp, juicy flesh and a sweet, yet tart flavor. The skin is light to
yellowish-green. Tree is upright, with slightly spreading growth and resistant to fire blight.
Developed at UC Davis and is a cross between a Chinese pear variety and a Japanese pear
variety. We have a favorable report on this variety from A J Bullard of Mount Olive NC. Ko-
rean Giant and Shin Li are his best fire blight resistant pears. Needs another Asian pear for
pollination. Space 10’ circle for semi dwarf and 15’ for standard tree size. Zone 4-8.
Korean Giant Pear - Korean Giant pear is also known as Olympic. A very large and late
ripening, dark brown russet fruit of very good quality. Sweet, firm and juicy, it has an ex-
cellent storage and shelf life, keeping in a refrigerator all winter. Ripens in September. This
productive tree is very disease resistant. Needs another Asian pear for pollination. Mature
height 12–15’. Zone 4–9.
European Pear
Potomac Pear - Introduced in 1993 from the Kearneysville WV, USDA station, Potomac
is a high quality pear which ripens in mid-September. Fruit is sweet, buttery and extremely
juicy. Tree is vigorous and fairly precocious. Pollinates with other European pears and is fire
blight resistant. A Moonglow-Anjou cross, it is one of the most fire blight resistant varieties
available. Dwarf trees are 8’–14’ tall and standards are 15’–30’ tall. Space 6’ to 10’ circles for
dwarf and 14’ circles for standards. Zone 5–9.
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 Magness Pear - Easy to care for and disease-resistant. Bears sweet perfumed fruit picked
around August 26 in VA. Its buttery melting flavor rivals any pear. Similar flavor to
Comice. Comice is very susceptible to fire blight. I love Comices but would not grow one,
as it would surely die from fire blight in our area of Virginia. Magness grows well in areas
such as MS and LA and is hardy in MI. Very fire blight resistant. Space dwarf 8’–10’ circle or
standard 15–20’ circle. Can be pollinated by European pears, but will NOT pollinate others.
Zone 5–9.
Blakes Pride Pear - A mid-season European pear with an attractive yellow color and ex-
cellent aromatic flavor. Blake’s Pride has a high degree of resistance to fire blight. Grow this
variety instead of Barlett for that reason. Ripening season is the same time as Bartlett and
picked a few weeks earlier than Magness or Potomac, usually August 12th at our nursery.
Pollinates with other European pears. Dwarf trees space 8’ to 10’ circle, semi-dwarf 10’-12’
circle, and standard size 15’-20’ circle. Zone 5–8.
Shenandoah Pear - Shenandoah is a new, large and luscious European type pear, more
blight resistance than Bartlett. Flavor similar to Bartlett with a spicy aromatic sweetness.
Tree is a consistent bearer and fruits are larger than Bartlett and can store for up to five
months. Pollinates with other European pears. Zone 5–7.
Honeysweet Pear - Honeysweet was introduced from Purdue University because of its
superior attributes for flavor, appearance, and disease resistance. This is a very high quality
“Seckel or sugar-pear” type, which is larger in size than Seckel, and one of the few pears
that are self pollinating. Tree is similar to Seckel (a natural dwarf). Ripens late August here,
with good storage ability. If you have room for only one pear tree, this is it. More fire blight
resistant than Seckel and fruit is larger. Resists leaf spot problems and has the fireblight
resistance similar to Keiffer pear. Introduced by Jules Janick from Perdue in 1977. Space
10–12’ circle Zone 5–8.
Warren Pear - Warren was named after T.O. Warren from Hattiesburg, MS. Thought to be
a seedling selection from the breeding work of USDA’s fruit breeder Dr. Magness, Beltsville,
MD. Fruits are buttery and smooth with no grit towards the center of the fruit. T.O., a fruit
explorer, found the tree at a pear test plot near his home and popularized the variety. War-
ren comes from the same seed stock as Magness pear and is very similar in appearance and
disease resistance. Self fertile. Zone 5–8. Semi-dwarf tree, space 10’ circles.
Medlar
Breda Giant Medlar - Breda Giant’s fruits resemble very,
very large bronze rose hips. A relative of the pear, medlars
are sometimes referred to as northern loquat because of
their long green leaves with a leathery appearance. Breda
Giant is self fertile, late blooming with showy white flow-
ers. The tree is long lived and dwarf. Fruits are harvested
firm, when leaves start falling in late fall. In warmer areas
they can blet and ripen on the tree. Fruits can be stored to
blet in clean wood shavings, boxed in a cool basement or
porch. The flesh turns soft and has an applesauce cinna-
mon-like flavor. Space 8’ circle. Zone 5–9 .
Flowering Quince
Toyo Nishiki Flowering Quince - Toyo Nishiki Flowering Quince is a compact, orna-
mental shrub that’s much more disease resistant than “fruiting quince”. It thrives in the
landscape. With large pinkish white blooms turning to larger than average fruits used for
jellies and jams, especially mixed jams because the fruits contain a lot of pectin. The flowers
bloom early with forsythia. Fruits mature in fall. Space 6’ circle. Zone 5-8. 
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Apple
William’s Pride Apple - Early maturing attractive, dark red apple with excellent tart fruit
quality and immunity to apple scab. Extremely resistant to cedar apple rust and fire blight.
For an out-of-hand apple this is the best for so early in the season. It blooms over a long span
and produces annually. Zone 4–8.
Arkansas Black Apple - Arkansas Black is a permaculture tree with good for you, deep
red, winter keeping apples. Tree very disease resistant. Self fertile. Fruits are picked late in
our area and mature their best flavor after a few months storage in the fridge. Arkansas Black
Apple is chosen as a wildlife tree since the tree is disease resistant and the fruits hang well
into the late fall. Standard tree spacing 20’ circle, dwarf spacing 10’ circle. Zone 5–8.
Pristine Apple - Even earlier than William’s Pride. Pristine has good disease resistant to
cedar apple rust and apple scab, but can get spur blight in wet springs. The bright yellow
fruit dependably ripens here yearly. Excellent for fresh eating for such an early apple. A good
keeper for an early apple. Texture is not hard like a winter apple, but crisp and zesty. A good
substitute for Lodi apple, being good for apple sauce like Lodi but much better quality for
eating out of hand. Space 10’ circles for dwarf trees and 15’ for semi-dwarf. Space 25’ for
standard. Zone 5–7.
Enterprise Apple - Enterprise is a very rich, spicy, super disease-resistant apple. Mellows
in storage. Deep maroon color. Ripens in late September here and is delicious off the tree.
Similar in taste to Fuji but much better disease resistance. Space standard size trees 20’ circles
and dwarf trees 10’ circle. Zone 5–7.
Arkansas Black Spur Apple - Arkansas Black Spur is a more compact form of Arkansas
Black apple. In spur growth the buds of the branches are closer together. The result is more
flowering and leafing in a shorter distance. Since the branching is not as long, the tree is
smaller, but very well rooted and anchored to the ground, since it’s grafted on a seedling root.
Fruits are large and very dark red. Keeps for months in storage. Non-browning in fruit sal-
ads. A very good tree for hot summer areas and needs 500–600 hours of winter temps below
45º F. Height 10’ and same width. Self fertile. Space 12’ circle. Zone 5–8
Stayman Winesap Apple - Stayman Winesap trees can flourish without care. Examples
of older trees in our area that are uncared for still produce usable fruit. Usually they go into
alternate bearing and produce heavy crops every other year when not cared for. Trees are
resistant like Arkansas Black Apple. The fruit can be very large. They ripen early fall and can
soften quickly at room temperature, but will keep in the refrigerator for about 6 weeks. Flavor
is tart-mild with a crisp texture, and very good eating. Excellent taste for juicing and cider
blends. It is a favorite roadside market apple in Virginia. Developed in 1866 from Leaven-
worth KS. Stayman does not pollinate other apples, so it’s a good trio tree, with 2 different
varieties planted near by. Zone 5–8. 800 chill hours required.
Liberty Apple - Shiny, deep-red, (lighter the further south Liberty is grown) crisp apple
that is scab immune and resistant to mildew, cedar apple rust and fire blight. Late summer
ripening. Keeps well. One of the most disease resistant apples ever developed. Has a McIn-
tosh aroma with a crisp, juicy flavor essence. Very productive, so keep about 3” between each
fruit. Self fertile. Space dwarf, semi-dwarf and standard in circles of 10’, 15’, 20’ respectively.
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Peach
Red Haven Peach - Excellent in all peach respects, Red Haven is a standard for an early
orange flesh peach. Blooms are least susceptible to late frost injury. Fruits resists brown rot
and bacterial spot. Still needs attention to pruning, insect and disease control. Self fertile.
Space 10’ to 14’ circle. Zone 4–9.
Belle of Georgia -Belle of Georgia peach has been grown for centuries from the north to
the south. Very disease resistant and long-lived. Very bud hardy. White-fleshed fruit drops
when ripe. Ripens 4 weeks after Red Haven. Usually needs a short course for care, as all
peaches do. Self fertile. Space 14’ circle Zone 5–8.
Harrow Diamond - Very early, disease resistant, attractive 70% red blush skin with golden
flesh. Brown rot and bacterial spot resistant. 3 weeks earlier than Red Haven. The first peach
to ripen at our nursery. Has produced well with only early sprays of the clay based Surround.
Pick fruits when color ripe and firm and they usually soften in one day with full flavor. Space
10’–14’ circle. Self fertile. Zone 4–9.
Indian Blood Cling Peach - Pretty pink flowering disease resistant peach. Resists brown
rot as much as patio peach and resists bug damage more than most varieties. The fruit can be
very large and was stored and canned in the colonial times. Red striped thoughout the fruit
with red around the seed. Firm flesh and pleasantly tart flavored. Self fertile. Space 12–14
foot circle. Zone 6–9.
Indian Blood Free Peach - The all-time highest rated peach at Dave Wilson Nursery fruit
tastings. Large freestone, firm crimson and cream colored flesh. Tart until fully ripe, then
highly aromatic with a rich, distinctive flavor. Highly resistant to peach leaf curl. This is the
only peach in our collection that needs a pollinator. Chill requirement 700 hours below 45º F.
Ripens late, end of August to early September. Zone 5–9. Space 14’ circle.
Plum
All Red Purple-Leaf Plum - A colorful landscape specimen that produces a red-fleshed
fruit. David Ulmer of MS reports: “This purple-leaf selection has proven to be a prolific,
tasty, disease-free variety. It’s the only plum I have that has not missed a crop in the last five
years.” A decided advantage is that the fruit hides under the foliage and escapes the birds.
Ripens in June and July. Self fertile Space 12’ to 14’ circle Zone 5–9.
Bruce Plum - Early fruiting open spreading small tree. A cross between Japanese plum and
native Chickasaw. Brown rot resistant. Introduce in 1921 by A. L. Bruce of Donelly County,
TX. Zone 6–8. Pollinate with other Japanese plums. Space 8–10’ circle.
Stanley Prune Plum - Stanley is a European, self fertile blue plum with golden flesh. A
small disease-resistant tree ripening in August. Very sweet eaten fresh. We spray Surround to
control plum cuculio larve in fruits in early spring. White flowers bloom later than Japanese
plums. Besides being a fresh fruit, Stanley can be prunes too. They have a drier flesh than
Japanese plums and are used for this purpose. Height 12’. Space 8’ circle. Zone 5–7.
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Methley Plum - Methley is a Japanese purple red plum with red flesh that is delicious fresh.
Seed adheres to the flesh. Very productive doing better than most plums in warmer climates,
even Hawaii. The small tree is disease resistant and a good choice for organic growers. Can
produce fruit when planted alone and pollinates other Japanese plums. Space 12’ circle. Zone
5–9.
Bush Plum
Beach Plum - Beach Plums are native to the northeastern US
along the coast. Adaptable, we’ve grown them for years at the
nursery. Fruits are tart and many, used in jams and jellies. The
white profuse flowers bloom later than European, American,
and Japanese plums. So, they escape late frosts and are usually
not a host for plum cucurlio. They have finished their egg laying
cycle by the time the beach plum sets its fruit. They also are free
of brown rot fungus on the fruits. Plants are shrubs, about 6’ tall
and wide. They require little maintenance and are long lived.
Zone 5–7.
Bush Cherry
Nanking Red Bush Cherry - Same bush type characteristics of Nanking White. Ripe
fruits are juicy, sub-acid to sweet, eaten raw or preserved. At the Edible Park in downtown
Asheville NC, kids love them fresh from the bush. Not always self fertile, to insure fruit set,
plant 2. Space 6 feet. For landscape effect Japanese plums blooms overlap Nanking cherry.
Zone 3–7.
Nanking White Bush Cherry - A white-fruiting form of the Nanking Bush Cherry.
Tastes like the red one, but fruits are white and attracive. Space 6 feet. Zone 3–7.
Joy and Joel Bush Cherries - After 25 years of “patience and persistence,” fruit breeder
Elwyn Meader of New Hampshire introduced Joy. At 4’ tall these fall bearing bush cherries
are easy to care for. Their bloom and form resemble flowering almond. They’ll fruit a year
after planting. The sour cherry like fruits ripen in late summer and are not bothered by birds.
When planted together they should be spaced 3’ to 4’ apart in well drained soil that gets at
least 6 hours of sun a day. They are easy, no spray fruits, highly resistant to powdery mildew
and cherry worms. They are very hardy (–31ºF in Buckfield Maine) and are low chill tolerant
in the south and west. Joy and Joel are self fertile. Space 3–4’ circle. Zone 3-8.
Carmine Jewel Bush Cherry - Carmine Jewel is part of a group of the best tasting bush
cherries. The dark red, almost black fruits are sweet with very high nutritional content of
super food status. Carmine Jewel is adaptable, low maintenance with high pest resistance, al-
though it is more leaf spot susceptible than Northstar in Virginia. Height 6-8’ tall. Originally
from Dr. Les Kerr in Canada and the U of Saskatchewan. Carmine Jewel is a cross of Prunus
cerasus (sour cherry) and Prunus fruiticosa (dwarf ground cherry). Introduced in 1999, it is a
new addition to a list of top edible landscape plants. Very hardy, Zone 2-7. 
“I don’t remember the name of the guy we worked with today,
but we had an incredible trip from Fredericksburg. He was very
knowledgeable and even helped us taste test some of our pur-
chases. It was such a cool experience seeing the trees full grown
and sampling the fruit before committing to buy.” RK
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 Our Yearly Festivals Enjoy harvests from Spring until Winter
We hold three festivals a year here at Edible Landscaping. First is our
“Spring All About Fruit Day,” held on the third Saturday in June. Then with your plants from Edible Landscaping!
our “Fall All About Fruit Day,” held on the first Saturday of September.
Last, but definitely not least, is our “Persimmon Festival,” held on the
last Saturday of October. The festivals include a nursery wide sale, tours
of the orchard with Michael, medicinal herb and plant walks, organic
orcharding lectures, door prizes and fruit tastings.

Our customers
know that growing
good fruit helps to
grow great kids!

Stopping by the
Seedless Che
tree on a tour!

Earlybirds waiting
for the first tour of
the day!

Signing up for
doorprizes at the
fruit display table!

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 Sweet Cherry
Sweetheart - Sweetheart is a large, bright red, taste test winning fruit. Sweetheart is self-
fertile and can be planted alone. Because of its consistently high yields Sweetheart will be our
replacement for Stella. Space on an 18’ circle. Zone 5-9.
Rainier Sweet Cherry - An outstanding, new, light colored yellow cherry with red blush.
Flesh is very firm and finely textured with good quality and flavor. The yellow color out-
smarts the birds as they go for the red cherries. Rainier has a distinct flavor superior to most
varieties. Bears early, is bud hardy and resistant to cracking. Sam and Stella bloom at the
same time and are good pollinators. Space dwarf trees 10’ circle. Space semi-dwarf trees 15’
circle and standard cherry at a 20’ circle. Zone 5–7
Sam Sweet Cherry - Sam is a black sweet cherry ripening early. Very crack resistant in wet
weather. A favorite at the nursery. Good pollinator for Ranier. Canker resistant, which is very
important for eastern conditions. More adapted than Bing sweet cherry to eastern conditions.
Space dwarf at 10’ circle, semi dwarf 15’ circle and standards at 25’ circles. Zone 5–7.
White Gold Sweet Cherry - White Gold Cherry is self fertile. Its parents were Emperor
Francis and the self fertile, red cherry, Stella. It is cold hardy in both mid-winter and spring
frost situations. It is highly tolerant to cherry leaf spot and resistant to bacterial canker situa-
tions. White Gold yields heavily and resists cracking in rainy weather. A very good pollinator
for other sweet cherries. Space 10’ circle for dwarf on Krymst 5 or Giesla 5 rootstock 15’ space
for semi-dwarf and 25’ space on standard. Zone 4b–7.
Kristin Sweet Cherry - We’ve grown Kristin at the nursery for many years and it is a
favorite for many of us here. The dark fruit has a rich flavor and is one of the first dark sweet
cherries to ripen. Grows well up north to zone 4, so it’s the highest quality of the hardy sweet
cherries. Space about 10’ circle for dwarf, 15’ circle for semi-dwarf. Zone 4–7.
Ulster Sweet Cherry - Ulster’s fruits are large and just like the famous Bing Chery, but Ul-
ster is highly resistant to cracking from rain at picking time. They are juicy, sweet, and very
dark red. The tree is productive. Introduced in 1964 from Geneva, New York. Dwarf tree on
Krymst 5 grows 8’ to 12’, space in 10’ circle. Choose another sweet cherry to pollinate Ulster.
Zone 5–7.
Black York Sweet Cherry - Ripens a bit later than Kristin or Sam. An excellent pollinator
for other varieties such as Kristin and U
­ lster. Blooms with Stella, Sam and Ranier, though
Ranier is a few days earlier. Large dark fruit on a rugged grower-friendly tree. Very cold
hardy and resistant to bacterial canker. Available on Dwarf Krymst 5 rootstock. Space about
10’ circle. Zone 5–7.
Ebony Pearl™ Sweet Cherry - Ebony Pearl is an eye-pleasing, mid-season cherry that rip-
ens 1–3 days before Bing. The fruit is dark red with good flavor and 21% sugar. Ebony Pearl
is moderately firm and crunchy and has excellent crack resistance. The stems are long and
securely attached. The tree is spreading, vigorous and self fertile and does not need another
cherry variety to pollinate it. Good resistance to canker. Zone 5–7.
Lala Star Sweet Cherry - Lala Star Sweet Cherry is a new self fertile selection from Bolo-
gna Italy. The large fruits have excellent flavor and are very sweet (20 brix). Trees are very
productive with a semi-spur habit and resists cracking due to rain. Zone 5–7. Space 12’ circle.
Black Pearl Sweet Cherry - Large, sweet, exceptional firmness and storability. Another
sweet cherry pollenator is required. Ripens early midseason. Black Pearl is an early cherry
with exceptional firmness and storability, ripening 8 to 10 days before Bing. This large cherry
is firm, crunchy, with excellent flavor, 20% sugar and a low incidence of cracking. Vigorous,
upright tree produces well. Introduced from Cornell. Zone 5–7. Space 12–15’ circle.
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Sour Cherry
Northstar Dwarf Sour Cherry - Northstar is a sour Mo-
rello type cherry that’s very tasty right off the tree. Fruits
are large and the stone small and easily removed. Tree is a
genetic dwarf, grows less than 10’ tall. Self fertile, excellent
for home gardens. Zone 5–8.
Montmorency Sour Cherry - Montmorency pie cherry
is the most widely known sour cherry planted throughout
North America. The fruit is bright red with a clear juicy
flesh. Trees are self fertile, winter hardy and very produc-
tive. Space 10’–12’, height about 10’. Zone 4-7.
*A Note About Kiwi*
Fuzzy male kiwis will not pollinate Hardy females and vice-versa. One male can pollinate up
to eight female kiwis, whether fuzzy or hardy, but one male pollinator for five females is the
best ratio. Spur prune kiwis every 3 weeks in the summer to keep them bushy and fruitful.
Fuzzy Kiwi
Elmwood Fuzzy Female Kiwi - Elmwood is later ripening than Saanichton but ripens
at our nursery. We pick the fruit in November. Mature fruits are picked at a 5.6 brix read-
ing in New Zealand. It is a winter food, with a continuous supply of ripening fruit starting
in November and continuing through the months of December, January, and February.
Other fruits ripening at that time of year are Arkansas Black apple, Russian pomegranate,
hard and soft persimmons. All of these fruits go well together for fruit salads and dishes for
festive occasions. Very large fruit and large blooms. In 2010 produced about 200 lbs. of fruit
at the nursery. 2011 about 260 lbs. The vine is big and requires spur pruning throughout the
growing season. The leaves are showy and large. The best trellis is a T-trellis with a spacing of
15–18’ between plants. Zone 7–9.
Fuzzy Male Kiwi - Pollinates Elmwood Fuzzy Kiwi and Saanichton female and other fuzzy
female kiwis! Will NOT pollinate “hardy” kiwis. Zone 5–9.
Saanichton Fuzzy Kiwi - The popular store bought species usually is not adapted to East
Coast conditions. Saanichton has proven itself at our nursery and is worthy of trial. An
attractive vine, one of the prettiest at our nursery with very large passion flower-like blooms
and fruit the size of store bought fruits. Ripens 2 weeks earlier than Elmwood. It takes our
fluctuating temperatures unlike most fuzzy kiwis. Comes into bearing early, usually 1 to 2
years. A “fuzzy male” must be grown with Saanichton for fruit set. Space 15’ apart. Zone 7–9
“Lots of great trees and great people to tell you
how to care for them, let you try any fruits that
are ready, and explain a variety of potential medic-
inal uses for them. I probably picked up a few too
many trees... but I’ll definitely be back when I’m
.
ready for more”. TJ
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 Hardy Kiwi
Issai Hardy Female Kiwi - Issai has long fruits about 1.5”. Issai will produce one year after
planting. Sets fruits without a male, but sets more with one. Not as vigorous as most arguta
types, but similar in most respects. Less pruning required because of its early fruiting and
spur type growth. May not be the best choice for Gulf states because soil conditions in sum-
mer can be too hot and too wet. Plant 8’ apart on 6’ trellis. Zone 6-9.
Kens Red Hardy Female Kiwi -Fruits turn red when ripe. Flesh is red, mild and very
sweet. Since Ken’s Red is a female be sure to order a male to insure fruit set. Low-chill variety.
Can be grown successfully in Gulf states, where it ripens at the end of June. One of the largest
hardy kiwis. Since it crops heavily, it has a tendency to alternate bear. Heavy bearing one
year, little or no bearing the next. Space 10’ to 15’ apart on 6’ tall trellis. Zone 6–9.
Anna Hardy Female Kiwi (Ananasnaya) - Anna’s grape-size fruits hang in bunches
on this most vigorous productive vine. Spacing 15’ apart. A good beginner kiwi, easy to get
growing. The fruits are medium size and of the arguta species. Not the Russian kolomikta
species with the similar name. Space on a T trellis 15’ apart. Ripens later in the season than
Dumbarton Oaks female by about 3 weeks. Very ornamental with showy red leaf stems. Zone
5–9.
Dumbarton Oaks Hardy Female Kiwi - Early maturing, Dumbarton Oaks hardy kiwi
ripens three weeks before Anna. One of our favorites! Original vine growing in Georgetown,
Washington DC. Only Fifty Five female kiwi ripens earlier at the nursery. Space 15’ apart on
trellis. Zone 5–8.
Fortyniner Hardy Female Kiwi - Large-shouldered fruit. Very pretty large-leafed vine.
Ripens with Geneva and ­Arbor-eat-um. Very productive and reliable. Zone 5–8. Space 15’
apart on a 6’ wire trellis.
Meyer’s Cordifolia Hardy Female Kiwi - High sweetness, round-shouldered fruit. Low-
chill variety and very productive, proving to be one of the best flavored. Be sure to order a
male kiwi for this plant. Plant 12’ apart. Zone 5–9.
Geneva Hardy Female Kiwi - From the Dr. Slate collection found growing near Hedrick
Hall at the Cornell Experiment Station in Geneva, New York. Has regularly produced at our
nursery since 1990. Fruits are medium size, round, shouldered fruit ripening mid season
after Dumbarton Oaks and before Anna. Zone 5–8. This is a female kiwi. Be sure to order a
male (listed below) to cross pollinate.
MSU Hardy Female Kiwi - Original plant found growing on the tennis court fence at
Michigan State University in the 80’s by Dan Sorensen, NAFEX member and amateur fruit
enthusiast. Fruits are large, oval, shaped. Also called Jumbo and Michigan. Zone 5–8. Spac-
ing 15’ on trellis. Zone 5–8.
Fifty-five Female Kiwi - Earliest arguta to ripen in our collection. About 2-3 weeks earlier
than Ken’s Red or Dumbarton Oaks. Space 15’ on 6’ tall trellis. Ripens first fruits end of July
at the nursery. Zone 5–8.
Hardy Meader Male Kiwi - Dr. Meader, plant breeder from NH, had this male growing at
his farm in Rochester, NH. Probably from Korea, this adaptable male fathered the Ken’s Red
kiwi in tropical Australia. That’s a pretty adaptable plant. Space 15 feet on T trellis. Zone 5–8.
74-46 Hardy Male Kiwi - Originally selected from a kiwi project at a USDA Chico, CA.
Along with 74-32 which blooms a few days earlier, both males do an excellent job pollinating
our hardy kiwi Actinidia arguta females. Space 15’ apart on 6’ high wire trellis. Zone 5–8.
74-32 Hardy Male Kiwi - Selection from Chico, CA in 1974. Blooms a few days earlier
than 74-46. Pollinates all of our hardy female varieties. Zone 5–8. Space 15’ on 6’ trellis.
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Russian Kiwi
September Sun Female Kolomikta Kiwi - A large fruiting selection of the Russian
species Actinidia kolomikta. Called Sentyabraskaya in Russia. Can be planted 6’ apart and in
partial shade in the Virginia area. Fruit is earlier than A. arguta and smaller. The leaves are
maple red in summer and mixed with green. Hardy to –35º F. Zone 4–9. Space trellised 6–10’
apart (Zone 7–9 shade). Needs a Russian male!
Pasha Male Kolomikta Kiwi - A striking rare ornamental that pollinates only the female
Kolomikta. Space 6’ apart in well drained soil. Very hardy vine, native to Europe, growing
into Siberia. Takes up less space than other kiwi species. Does not tendril, so needs to be at-
tached to a support. Will grow in shade. Pasha male kolomikta was selected for it’s tri-colored
contrasting leaves of pink, white, and green varigation. Zone 4–9. Space 6–10’ on trellis
Mulberry
Shangri La Mulberry - Large, black fruit with huge heart-shaped leaves. From Naples, FL,
yet hardy here in VA too! Fruits earlier than all other varieties. Small tree up to 20’. Delicious
plump berries above average size. Space 15’ circle. Zone 7–9. “ Shangri La is a wonderful tree,
I have to buy more for friends.”—C M Washington DC
Gerardi Dwarf Mulberry - Excellent large, black fruit on a bush-like tree around 6–8’.
Very productive. Fruits similar to Illinois Everbearing in taste. Ripens after Shangi-La. Zone
5–8.
Dwarf Weeping Mulberry - Our weeping mulberry is a black fruiting weeper. Mature
tree size 12’ tall and wide. Get one for the kids, they make great playhouses! Or, how about a
summer outdoor shower stall? Fruits are not as large as our other black mulberries, but are
very good. Stake young plants for the first few years. Space 10’–12’ circle. Zone 3–9.
Ume Apricots
Winter Double Pink Flowering Ume Apricot - Jap-
anese apricot or Ume fruits are eaten raw, candied, boiled,
preserved in sugar, pickled in salt and dried, or made into a li-
queur. The pulp is also used in the preparation of ume-bishio,
a sour jam. At our nursery flowers bloom in February. Early
pollen makes Ume an excellent honey bee tree. Very fragrant,
large ruffled, deep-pink flowers. Self fertile. Mature height
12’. Space 10’–15’ circle. Zone 5–7.
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 Seedless Che
Seedless Che - Exclusively from Edible Landscaping! Our
Seedless Che is a small rounded fall-fruiting ornamen-
tal tree. In the deep South Che ripens in mid-July, and in
Virginia it ripens late September through October. Grafted
on Osage orange to prevent suckering, these are superior
trees. Bears splendid crop of lovely red fruit clusters over
the entire tree. A center of attention at ripening time. Fully
ripe fruits are juicy, sweet, very pleasant and fig-like in taste.
Birds don’t bother the fruits. Completely seedless and self
fertile. Makes great preserves. Space 14’ circle. Zone 6–9.
Dogwood
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood - Cornelian Cherry has similar leaves and the same red fall
color as the popular dogwood. Large, round bush up to 20’ tall. Fruit is about 3/4” x 1/2”,
plentiful on the tree, ripening in August. A few days after picking, fruits become soft and
have a great, fresh taste, reminiscent of canned cranberry sauce. Yellow blossoms on na-
ked gray branches rival witch hazel in beauty. Blooms in the late winter or very early in the
springtime with daffodil. Needs a mate for fruit. Space 20 feet. Zone 4–7.
Pioneer Cornelian Cherry - Pioneer is a large fruiting Ukrainian variety call Luk-
yanovskii in Urkraine. A great easy care ornamental bush, producing pear shaped fruit in
August. Height 10’–12’. Space 10’–15’ circle. Zone 3–8.
Red Star Cornelian Cherry - Red Star Cornelian Cherry was selected for its large tasty
fruits. Called Vidubetskii in Ukraine, it is a fine pollinator for Pioneer. Height 10–12’. Space
10’–15’. Zone 3–8.
Cornus Kousa Chinese Dogwood - This species from China and Japan is much like
our native dogwood, but the floral bracts are pointed and produce several weeks later in the
season. Tree develops interesting bark as it grows and the showy fruits are edible. Leaves have
good fall color. Kousa has few pest problems. Highly resistant to dogwood borer and dog-
wood anthracnose that has been plaguing flowering dogwoods in recent years. Zone 6–8.
Cranberry
Ben Lear Cranberry - A wild clone from WI. Early ripening, large to medium bright red
fruit. Very productive. Native. Space 1’ circle. Clay soils should have about 80% moist peat
worked into top 4’ of soil. Mulch 1–2” with aged mulch for all cranberry varieties. Zone 3–7.
Stevens Cranberry - Stevens cranberry is a very popular variety being planted commer-
cially in the northwest and the northeastern US. Large fruit. Native. space 1’ circle. Zone 3–7.
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Lingonberry
Balsgard Lingonberry - Balsgard is the result of a
Swedish breeding project started in 1978. Presently
the largest lingonberry available. It bears very heavily.
Plant is upright and compact and adaptable. Organic
matter, composted leaves, one to two year old wood
chips, peat moss, should make up the planting bed.
Space 1’ circle. Zone 2-8.
Wintergreen
Cherry Berry Wintergreen - Cherry Berries offer
the most exceptionally large red berries you will find
on a wintergreen. Bears fruit fall through spring. Its
evergreen, glossy green foliage turns merlot-colored in
the cool of winter. Wintergreen is a native evergreen
ground cover. White, lily of the valley type flowers
in spring followed by red berries in the fall. Prefers
forest-like soil of high organic matter, and does well in
shade and semi-shade. Also called Teaberry, the leaves
make tea and the fruit can be eaten fresh. Popular
commercial products such as tooth paste, chewing
gum, candy, massage oil, and breath mints are scented or flavored with wintergreen. Winter-
green spreads from under the surface of the soil with spear-like roots that cling to particles
of decomposing forest litter such as leaves, sticks, and bark, before they surface and leaf,
spreading away from the mother plant. Spacing 6” apart. Zone 3–8.
Passion Flower
Passion Flower Vine - A perennial vine with lacy, twining
foliage and large showy flowers. Very hardy, native to eastern
U.S. Freezes back to the ground in winter but vigorously
grows from the ground annually. Flowers and fruits each
season. Flowers are lemon-musk scented. Light green fruits
have tart apricot flavor and can be made into a delicious
drink with the unmistakable passion fruit flavor. (Hawaiian
Punch) Eat whole when they are “fall into your hand” ripe.
Leaves can be cooked or eaten raw in salad. Plant where it can
be contained, because it will come up away from itself. Native
Bumble Bee is the best pollinator. Zone 6–8.
Edible Honeysuckle
A.K.A Honeyberry or Haskap
Berry Blue Edible Honeysuckle - Berry Blue is our pollinator for Indigo Gem, Indigo
Treat, and Tundra, see website for these varieties. If ordering only 2 of the above varieties
make sure one is Berryblue, a one to five ratio is fine as long as Berry Blue is included. Berry
Blue is a Russian selection also called Czech 17 (P-17). It has an extended flowering period up
to 8 weeks. Zone 3-7.
Maxie Edible Honeysuckle - The new Maxie edible honeysuckle bush is more adapted
to moderate climates such as Virginia. Maxie and Solo are bred by Maxine Thompson. The
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 Japanese term for these plants is Haskap. The bushes are pretty, compact with an extended
blooming period. The flowers bloom later than other popular varieties which is a plus for
areas of fluctuating winter temperatures. Maxie needs to be pollinated by Solo. Space 3’ circle
Zone 3-8.
Solo Edible Honeysuckle - The bushes are pretty, compact with an extended blooming
period. The flowers bloom later than other popular varieties which is a plus for areas of
fluctuating winter temperatures. Maxie needs to be pollinated by Solo. Solo is our first edible
honeysuckle that is self fertile, but the fruits are twice the size if pollinated. Space 3’ circle
Zone 3-8.
Goumi
Sweet Scarlet Goumi - Sweet Scarlet Goumi is an attrac-
tive small shrub with olive shaped leaves and silvery under-
tones. The wood of the plant is a rich red brown, flowers
dainty and white. The fruits are clustered and dense with a
deep red color. Fruits can be eaten fresh with other fruit or
green salads, and juiced or made into jellies and jams. Their
ease of care and dependable cropping make this plant a
valued part of your collection. Not bothered by bugs or dis-
ease it can be a center piece in the yard. It is also a nitrogen
fixing plant. Space 6’ circle. Zone 4–8.
Aronia
Viking Aronia - Viking Aronia is a small shrub about 6’,
with blueberry size fruit that can be made into a healthy
drink if sweetened. White flowers in spring are followed by
black fruits. Vivid red leaves in the fall. Tolerates wet sites,
sun or shade and they are self fertile. Not subject to any dis-
eases or insect problems. Space about 6’ circle. Zone 3–8.
Hops
Cascade Hops - Cascade is a successful and well estab-
lished aroma hop developed by Oregon State University
in 1956 from Fuggle and Serebrianker (a Russian variety).
Gives a citrus/grapefruit aroma to a pale ale. Zone 3–8.
“We purchased several hundred dollars of trees and vines over
a year ago and were very pleased. The plants were very healthy
and packaged better than my appliances. The trees and vines are
doing very well and did not go into shock when planted. However,
one Goji died and when I called for a replacement, Mike asked if
I thought is was their fault. I said, I don’t know. He gave me a 20
dollar credit anyway. COOL. Lastly, they have some of the most
unique edible shrubs, vines and trees around. Let me wrap things
up by saying that we have had bad experiences with every other
online tree purchases, and have had bad experiences locally. So
their products are scoring well above the curve. We are placing
another order this spring.” Thanks Edible, B.
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Tropical & Citrus
Owari Satsuma Tangerine - The very largest fruit of the mandarin family, well known
for cold tolerance. This tree is found throughout FL and in coastal areas of GA, AL, MS, LA
and SC. Fruit ripens very early in the season. Honey-sweet, seedless and very juicy, Satsuma’s
large segments separate easily. We offer Satsuma Mandarin on three different rootstocks
usually. If you’re going to grow it in a pot choose macrophylla first. Carrizo citrange and
trifoliate work for pots but are hardy for planting outside. Trifoliate is the hardiest rootstock
for planting outside. Space outside 8’ circle. Zone 8b–10.
Meiwa Sweet Kumquat - Beautiful quarter-size, bright orange fruit cover a lush, dense
small tree. Ideal container plant. The best fresh eating kumquat. Usually called the “sweet”
kumquat. Zone 8b–10.
Improved Meyer Lemon - Meyer Lemon blooms early, usually fruiting the first year.
Hardy to 18ºF, ornamental, slightly sweet with an excellent lemon flavor. The peel is yellow-­
orange and very juicy. A lovely container plant that will produce well in a pot. For planting
outside in marginal citrus Zone like 8b choose Meyer Lemon grafted on trifoliate orange. For
pots choose macrophylla or rooted on its own roots. Zone 8b–10.
Kaffir Lime - Popular in Thai and Cambodian cooking. The fresh and dried leaves impart a
pleasant citrus flavor when added to soups and curries. The fruit rind is candied or dried and
used in curry pastes. The fruits are eaten with fish or made into drinks. Zone 9–10.
Thornless Key Lime - A small semi-dwarf tree with small fruit; one of the best container
plants. Grows rapidly and produces well even when young. This tree produces heaviest in the
fall and early winter. This is the fruit of the famous key lime pie; excellent for mixed drinks,
and always cook fish with it! Zone 9–10.
Yuzu Hardy Citrus - Yuzu is a naturally occurring hybrid long cultivated in China and
Japan for its useful fruits. They are widely grown as a home orchard tree at the northern end
of China’s citrus range. Yuzu has loose, easily peeled skin like mandarins. Semi-dwarf in
open ground, they rarely exceed 5’ when containerized. In their native environment these
evergreens often withstand temperatures dipping into the teens or lower. Zone 8–10.
Flying Dragon Trifoliate Orange - Flying Dragon’s thorns are long and curved, plant is
small (up to 6’). Extremely orna­mental with corkscrew growth habit. A show-stopper at the
nursery, especially with its display of orange fruit in the fall! No insect or disease problems.
We make citrus-ade from the juice, adding sweetener and water. Fruits are highly aromatic.
Fruits are inferior to lemons, being seedy, resin-like, and not juicy. Not to be eaten whole
fresh. Will take below zero temperatures planted in the ground, so it is the hardiest of citrus
along with the straight thorn Poncerus. Can be made into a prize-winning bonsai. Space 7’
circle. Height about 6’. Zone 6–9.
Trifoliate Orange - Poncerus trifoliata- Trifoliate Orange can be grown outside in Zone
6. Prune lower growth back to encourage canopy. Golf-ball size fruits are best used for drinks
and marmalade. The hardiest true citrus, though fruits are inferior to commonly known cit-
rus, being resiny, seedy, and extremely tart. Can withstand below zero temperatures. Makes
a very ornamental hedge which is impenetrable. Height 10’. Zone 6–9.
“I love Edible Landscaping! I have transformed my back yard into
a lovely orchard, and am going to tackle woodland nuts this year!
The drive from Charlottesville is very sweet too! A great experi-
ence all around!” ML
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 Hardy Cactus
Prickly Pear Hardy Cactus, aka Nopal - A large padded prickly pear native cac-
tus with yellow, rose-like, spring f­ lowers. Fruits ripen Oct–Nov in Zone 7 and can be har-
vested well into the winter. Plant spreads to make a clump. Medium sized red fruit about
3” long. Remove small thorns from skin of fruit before handling or eating. Handle with
barbeque tongs when planting. De-thorned pads are also used as a vegetable. For cac-
tus “string beans”, cut pads in long strips and grill or saute. Fruit pulp is an excellent ad-
dition to fruit salads, lending its intense red color as well as flavor. A less care four sea-
son ornamental. Space 6’ circle. Zone 7–9. Zone 6 plant out of the winter prevailing wind.
Feijoa
Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) - Feijoa is an attractive evergreen shrub bearing delicious fruits
with an unusual, refreshing pineapple-mint flavor. The leaves are soft green on top, silvery
underneath. 1” wide fuchsia-like, white petal flowers have showy red centers reminiscent of
fuchsia flowers. The white petals are one of the best tasting edible flowers. Low maintenance
plant, no insects or diseases. Withstands temperatures from about 5º F to 12º F. Zone 7 (shel-
tered) to 9. At our nursery Space 6’ to 8’ circle in zone 7 and 10’ to 12’ in Zone 8 & 9. Plant
two plants to insure pollination.
Olive
Arbequina Olive - Arbequina olive is a self pollinating,
compact variety, ripening black. It is an early ripening
Spanish variety. Makes quality olives and oil. Will fruit
in a pot and is very decorative. Zone 8–10. Olives do not
perform consistently in the southern US, probably due to
the high humidity, however, reports from Savannah, GA
and Charleston, SC and other areas of zone 8 for Arbequi-
na are positive.
Banana
Little Prince Super Dwarf Banana - Little Prince grows
only 3-4’ tall in containers or outside in frost free areas.
Can produce very tasty fruit if grown outside in the warm
months. Does well indoors or on a patio. It is a super dwarf
selection of of Dwarf Cavandish. Care: good light, water
thoroughly but never allow to sit in water. Feed balanced
fertilizer that’s high in potassium every few months and
protect from frost. Zone 9-10.
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Coffee
Coffee - This is a small tropical bush that makes a lovely
container plant resembling gardenia. The white flowers are
quite showy but short lived. The fruits mature to a vivid
red. Beans are harvested, roasted and ground for coffee. The
leaves which contain more caffeine than the fruits are used as
a tea substitute. An indoor plant can produce enough beans
for roasting and the berries are edible. The indoor plant
doesn’t need direct sun and can be situated in the middle of
the room. A terracotta pot works best indoors and shade is
important outdoors. Zone 9-10.
Herbs
Chocolate Mint - Dark green leaves. Height 12”–18”. Scent is reminiscent of chocolate pep-
permint patties. Very good for fruit desserts and tea. Space 1’–2’ circle. Zone 4–10.
Spearmint - A very usable perennial in the garden or in plantings near the kitchen. Fresh
leaves blended, strained, sweetened, and iced; is there a better drink on a hot summer day?
As all mints, the plant must be kept in bounds. The bloom attracts many butterflies and bees.
Space 5’ circle or smaller. Zone 4–10.
Garlic Chives - Garlic chives are an attractive perennial with edible foliage and edible
flowers in August. Garlic chives are among the most versatile of all edible flowers, and can be
used for flavoring in fresh salads or cooking. They have a clumping habit and also spread by
dropping their seeds. The seedlings appear the following spring. They work well in perennial
beds. All parts are edible and can be harvested throughout the growing season. Space indi-
vidual plants 1’ circles. Zone 4–8.
Golden Lemon Thyme - Golden Lemon Thyme is pungently lemon scented. Golden and
variegated when in bright light. Great in a hanging basket and beautiful with rock walkways.
Excellent garnish for sandwiches and salads. Space 1’ circle. Zone 4–10.
Horseradish - Horseradish is a perennial growing to 30 inches tall and putting down long,
thick, white roots which are grated to make a fiery sauce. Roots mature in 150 days. Roots are
harvested throughout the winter in zone 7. Space 2’ circles. Zone 3–7.
Provence Lavender - A lavender adaptable to the Northeast. Hardy, Zone 5–9. In Zone 5–7
shelter plants from wind. Lavenders are pretty border plants, accent plants, and look good
with bushes and small trees. A 1’ spacing will give a low hedge appearance.
Arp Rosemary - Arp rosemary is winter hardy through Zone 6. The USDA introduction is
a hardier rosemary than others and handsome with a bushy spruce-like appearance. Space
3’–4’ circle. In Zone 6 Arp should be planted sheltered from winter winds. A sand mulch or
planting near or next to large rocks in full sun helps rosemary through the coldest times in
winter. Harvest rosemary year round. Especially good in French breads and potatoes dishes.
Zone 6–8.
Franeaux Hardy Rosemary - Darker green and more compact than Arp. This variety
is very ornamental, up to 4’, making a fine specimen in the garden or grown as a standard.
Space 4’ circle. Zone 7–8.
Lemongrass - Lemongrass is used in many Thai recipes, is a flavorful medicinal tea, and
is also the source for citral, the essential oil used in citronella candles. Grows well anywhere
indoors and can be grown as a outside annual in the north. Zone 9–10.
Sage - A shrub-like 2’ perennial herb with aromatic gray leaves used to season meats, fish,
poultry, stews, dressings, etc. Flowers are purple, blooming in May. Zone 6–10.
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 Red Veined Sorrel - Red Veined Sorrel is a pretty salad mix plant, full of nutrition. Hardy,
easy to grow. Overwinters well in a cold frame with other greens. Excellent in a flower bed or Asparagus
as an accent in a vegetable garden. Young leaves are best. Space 1’ circle. Zone 5–8. Jersey Knight Male Asparagus - Jersey Knight aspara-
gus have extra large sprouts since no plant energy goes into
seed production. Highly productive male plants are disease
resistant, and adaptable. Plant site should have good drain-
age. Space plants 18” apart in 3’ wide perennial beds. Do not
go to the trouble of digging ditches for the plants. Just plant
them in your prepared bed as any other potted plant. Mulch
is good for keeping weeds down. After harvest the 4’ tall
plants are pretty with their fine fern like appearance. Zone
3–10.

Rhubarb
Saffron Crocus - This fall-bloomer has been cultivated since the ancient times as a valuable
spice and color agent. Flowers grow 4” high and appear in October to November. Use them
under deciduous trees, along walkways, beneath shrubbery, on banks, and in rock gardens.
Needs good drainage or bulbs will rot. Harvest the whole stigma, dry, an put in a salt shaker
and sprinkle as necessary. Zone 7–9. Zone 6 with mulch. We ship crocus starting in October
through December. Please plant bulbs upon arrival. Protect bulbs from squirrels and others
that may eat bulbs. We do not replace saffron bulbs.
Sweet Bay Laurel - The traditional bay leaf so essential to European cuisine. Slow growing
bush with aromatic leaves; good shrub for warm areas. Good for pots. Space outside 8’ circle.
Zone 7b - 8.
Ginger - Perennial spreading habit with spicy tubers, harvested annually. Space 2’ circles, Victoria Rhubarb - Seed grown Victoria has large green leaf stalks, stained red. Extremely
eventually spreading outwards. Zone 8-10 In Zone 7 and colder Zone can be grown as an an- heavy producer. Space 2’–3’ circle. It is a perennial large-leaved plant, pretty in its season.
nual or grown in pots. Ginger grows where the lowest temperatures of the year are between 40 Good for borders or vegetable garden beds. In our area it is good to cut seed stalk before it
and 0 degrees Fahrenheit. shoots up in early spring. This will give a larger spring harvest. Zone 3–9.
Crimson Red Rhubarb - Crimson Red Is considered a sweet rhubarb variety, it is a cloned
Teas variety of rhubarb, not from seed. Grows true to type and ensures the size, flavor and color
of Crimson Red - the best of 25 varieties in impartial tests. Most rhubarb varieties show
their red coloring only at the bottom of the stalks. With pure-bred plants, the color goes all
the way up the stalk like ruby chard, and continues into the stalk. Redness may vary from
northern to southern growing conditions. Plants are hardy into Canada. Zone 4-9. Space 2-3’
circle

Autumn Olive
Amber Autumn Olive - Amber Autumn Olive gives an
abundance of golden yellow berries in September, The fruits
are sweet and astringent and soft seeded. They are a colorful
Tea Camellia - The profuse flowering, dense, round evergreen Camellia sinensis, whose addition to fall fruit salads or green garden salads. Amber
leaves are used for green, black and white tea is an excellent ornamental. Glossy dark green Autumn Olive is not bothered by pests or diseases and is self
leaves and white fall flowers with yellow centers. Bush is compact and round about 6’ tall and fertile. Mature height about 10’–12’. Hardy to about –35°F.
5’ wide. Tea is tender to strong winter winds and can defoliate from being too cold. Tea is as Produces 2nd year after planting. Blooms early May, ripens
hardy or hardier than most camellia. In zone 7 plants do well protected on the east side of a around September. Productive. Hardy to zone 4. Space 6–10
building. Generally, tea enjoys dappled shade. The bush is not susceptible to insect damage foot circles. Zone 4–8.
or disease. Leaves are harvested throughout the growing season, picked when they are small.
Space a 6’ circle. Zone 6b-8. Groundnut
Franklinia Tea Tree - If you lived in West Virginia 50 years ago and your mother asked
you to pick some leaves from the “tea tree” to make tea, what plant would you go to? Frank- Groundnut - A graceful native tuber producing perennial
linia was used as a tea and was very popular with those who knew how to use it. A small tree vine of twining habit, blooming fragrant maroon chocolate
makes leaf harvest easy. An American native plant, related to the tea genus, Theaceae. Glossy flowers. Usually dug up in the winter months, the sweet,
leaves turn vivid orange to red in the fall. Flowers are summer blooming till frost and are starchy tubers are eaten raw, boiled, fried, roasted or oth-
white, resembling tea camellia. Blooms are present while tree is turning its attractive fall col- erwise prepared like potatoes. Our plants are a strain from
or. Use in the landscape as a ­specimen native tree. Zone 6–9, best in 6–7. Moist, well drained LSU (Blackman) superior cultivars with large tubers. Zone
soil and full sun to partial shade are its location requirements. Use the leaves fresh or dried. 6-8.
A healthy alternative to decaffeinated tea, ideal for children. Space 10’ circles.
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 Jerusalem Artichoke a.k.a.Sunchoke
Jerusalem Artichoke - Jerusalem Artichoke, also called
Sunchoke, is a tall perennial in the sunflower family, with
edible tubers high in vitamins and minerals. Sunchoke is not
a traditional artichoke. Long lived plants have annual har-
vests. Tubers are harvested in fall through winter. Space 3’
circle. Sunchoke tubers are sold in 1/2lb.(8oz.) bags ready for
planting. Zone 4-9.
Juneberry
Regent Juneberry - Regent is a hardy juneberry bush from South Dakota. Very productive
bush has sweet blueberry like fruits up to 1/2” in diameter. Good red fall color, profuse white
spring flowers, followed by bunches of fruit make this an all season ornamental. 4’-6’ tall
with the same spread. Plant a row of this native plant for hedge effect. Zone 4–8.
Autumn Brilliance Juneberry - Autumn Brilliance Juneberry is an easy to grow native
that adapts to a wide range of soils and climatic Zone. Fruits are good size about one half
inch in diameter and sweet and pleasant picked fresh. Autumn Brilliance blooms a mass of
clustered white flowers very early in spring and bears clusters of blueberry like fruits in June.
Then, in the fall, the small tree turns vivid red. Space 15’ circle. Zone 3-8.
Rose
Rosa Canina - A perfectly lovely rose in its simple charm. Scented, delicate, apple blos-
som-pink single flowers. Tall 6’–8’ gracefully arching shrub with healthy blue-green foliage.
Showy display of scarlet hips dresses up the shrub for winter. The best tasting rose hip for
winter use. Space 8’ circle. Zone 5–7.
Purple Pavement Rose - Purple Pavement Rose is also known as Rotsmere in Germany. It
is a carefree dwarf rose. Healthy repeat blooms start a week later than Foxy Pavement and are
very fragrant. Height about 2-1/2’ to 3’ and same width. Purple Pavement will spread to a 6’
circle. The very hardy shrub has huge red hips in late summer and fall. Leaves do not get leaf
spot. Zone 3–8
Snow Pavement Rose - Snow Pavement is also known as Schneekoppe. Flowers are white
tinged with lavender pink, very fragrant, semi-double petals blooming throughout the
growing season. Resistant to leaf spot. Light red rose hips in summer and fall on this compact
spreading bush. Space 5’ circle. Zone 3–8.
Foxy Pavement Rose - Foxy Pavement rose is a double pink, black spot immune, care free,
three foot tall and wide dwarf rose bush. The deep pink variety is an improvement over Frau
Dagmar Hastrup which it resembles. Good for tough conditions and very hardy, the heavenly
fragrant flowers give way to large rose hips up to 1” in diameter, turning dark red in the fall.
Space 3’ to 5’ circle. Zone 3–8.
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Jujube
Li Jujube - Li jujube has a large oval mahogany colored fruit ripening in September. Fruits
are crisp and sweet fresh. Fruits are dried, candied, and prepared in Asian cuisine. Showy
tree with glossy leaves. Small yellow flowers bloom in June here. Flowers escape late frosts
and smell like grape soda. Tree is small about 15’ max and round. Jujube is easy to grow and
has no pests. A less-care, no spray plant. Rootstock can sucker especially if ground is cultivat-
ed around the plant. Space 10’ to 15’ circle. Zone 6–9.
Lang Jujube - Lang has a large bell-shaped fruit, ripening one month later than Li. Fruits
are good fresh right from the tree. Pretty tree, olive shaped glistening leaves. Small yellow
scented flowers can sweeten the air around the tree especially at twilight. Scen. Space 15’
circle. Height averages 15 to 20’. Zone 6–9.
Contorted Jujube ‘So’ - This jujube is a small tree with angled zig zagged branches. The
fruits are round, sweet and crisp, holding their ripe fruit longer on the tree than most variet-
ies. Fruits ripen first in our collection. An excellent specimen tree. There is a lot of value for
the homeowner from this tree because it’s easy to grow, the fruits are good fresh and it does
not take up a lot of space. A fine choice for public places too! Brought from China in 1914 by
the famous plant explorer Frank Meyer. Space 10’. Zone 6–9.
Honey Jar Jujube - Honey Jar has a small, sweet but spicy fruit with a thin skin. Fruits are
excellent fresh right from the tree. It is the earliest ripening of the Jujubes. Well adapted to
hot or tropical climates, but also very cold hardy. Zone 5-10
Sugarcane Jujube - Sugarcane is similar to our other varieties of jujube. Sugar Cane has
attractive shiny leaves, a care free plant with 150 hours of chilling. Height 15’ to 20’ with the
same spread and is cold hardy to zone 5. But fruits are extremely sweet. Ripe fruits have an
apple texture and are usually round to elongated. Space 15’ circle. Zone 5-9
G-A 866 - G-A 866 has shiny reddish-brown, date like fruit with a sweet apple flavor. Fruit
is noteworthy for its remarkably high sugar content. When candied and dried they resemble
dates. The fruit is one and a half to two inches long, elongated and plump. Attractive shiny
leaves and rugged with picturesque bark. An outstanding selection from Chico, CA research
program. Ripens mid to late September. Mature height is 15-20 feet with a spread of 15-20
feet. Cold hardy to Zone 5. Zone 5-9
Tigertooth Jujube - Tigertooth is a long, slender date-shaped fruit, up to 2.5 inches in
length. Very sweet and a favorite of Paul Miller, who was the curator at the Gainesville, FL ju-
jube collection. As most jujube varieties, young trees can have juvenile thorns. Older trees are
much less thorny. Trees are of small stature in Zone 6-7 reaching 12 to 15 feet. Warmer areas
height and spread can be 18 to 25 feet. These trees are not grafted but on their own roots. If a
sucker from the main plant comes up, it is also a Tigertooth jujube and can be transplanted
to its own spot. Zone 6-9.
Goji Berry
Phoenix Tears Goji Berry - The rave of the health food
industry, this Goji hails from China. A vining shrub up to
3’–6’ tall. Fruits ripen throughout summer. Best to prune
to a bush form. Hardy to -10ºF. Plant in full to partial
sun with good soil drainage. Some extra lime to keep the
pH up to about 7 keeps Goji plants happy. Our self fertile
variety is a seedling selected in Pheonix, AZ. The seeds
originated from plants grown in Ningxia Provence, China,
a main exporter of dried Goji berries. Space 6’ circle on
trellis. Zone 5–9.
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Grape
Concord Grape - Famous Welch’s grape. Concord is disease resistant and easier to grow
than most grapes. May need a few sprays to look like store bought, but grapes look fine for
home use. Space 8’–10’ apart on trellis with 10’ between rows. Grape clusters can also be
bagged. Zone 5–7a.
Norton (Cynthiana) Grape - Norton has small to medium clusters which bear firm,
round, black berries.A natural hybrid of Vitus labrusca and Vitus aestivalis, grown commer-
cially in A
­ rkansas and Missouri. Called the “ Cabernet of the Ozarks” and the “organic wine
grape.” Norton produces a rich, medium to full bodied red wine with a dry character similar
in style to Cabernet Sauvignon, but with more spice. Zone 4–8.
Villard Blanc Grape - Highly disease resistant wine grape. Good fresh eating, attractive
ornamental vine. Grows from TX to NJ. One of the easiest grapes to prune since it’s almost
devoid of tendrils. Clusters up to 5 lbs. Space 8’ to 10’ on 2 wire trellis. May need sprays for
black rot. The grape cluster photo included with this description was “bagged” the entire
season before photo was taken. Grapes ripen late, about ­September 25th here at the nursery.
Zone 7–9.
Mars Seedless Grape - Mars is a blue seedless grape, good in hot summer areas. The most
disease resistant seedless. Usually ripens in late July and usually needs to be sprayed for Black
Rot. The grapes pictured were not sprayed but bagged. Space 8’ apart on a 6’ high trellis. Fla-
vor similar to Concord and excellent. Texture not slipskin but thin-skinned and meaty, like
vinifera grapes. Zone 4–8.
America Grape - T.V. Munson from Dennison TX, devoted much of his life to develop-
ing grapes that would grow in his challenging area. By introducing native species into his
breeding program, he bred disease resistance into his varieties. One of his grapes, America,
we’ve grown for many years at the nursery. The blue black seeded grape has very acceptable
fruit without sprays. Annually prune as Concord (long pruning). Very resistant to black rot.
Flavor is very high. America has potential for Port wine or dry wine in warmer regions such
as Zone 7-8.
Niagra Grape - Niagra is a versatile as Concord. Welch’s white grape juice is made from the
fruits of this vine. Very productive and vigorous and deliciously sweet. Usually needs at least
one spray for black rot or bag bunches. Space 8’in row on a 6’ height trellis. Zone 3–7.
Native Muscadine Grape
Ison’s Muscadine Native Grape - Ison’s is an early ripening muscadine grape. Ripens
yearly at the nursery with no insect or disease spraying. Large black sweet fruit with tart skin.
Very, very disease resistant. Self fertile. Native. Space 4’x 8’ trellis 6’ tall. Zone 7–9.
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Carlos Bronze Muscadine Grape - Carlos is a yellow muscadine, sweet and self fertile
with a pleasing flavor. No spraying or bagging of fruit clusters needed. Native. The most
widely planted yellow muscadine in North Carolina. Space 4’ x 8’, trellis about 6’ tall. Zone
7–9.
Sugargate Black Muscadine - Fruit very large; skin dark; flavor excellent, sugar in
individual berries up to 21%. Fruit ripens earliest of our muscadines. Vigorous, productive
with large clusters. Recommended by Professor John Clark, University of Arkansas grape
breeding program, as a excellent grape for the homeowner. Quite a hit at the Fall Fruit Day.
Sugargate is as bud hardy as Mars Seedless grape. Native. Space 4’ x 8’ trellis about 6’ tall.
Because Sugargate needs a mate. plant it with another flowering muscadine like Carlos, Isons
or Delicious Zone 6–9.
Delicious Muscadine Grape - Delicious is a new muscadine grape cultivar released by the
University of Florida, that is black-fruited, early and even ripening, high-yielding, and dis-
ease-resistant. It has excellent taste and texture with an edible thin skin, making it well-suited
for fresh fruit consumption. It also has potential for wine production. Self fertile. Space 15’
apart on trellis. Zone 7–9.
Southern Home Grape - This vine is highly recommended for home plantings because
it is self fertile, has good flavor, and the cut leaf pattern is very ornamental. Compared to
popular muscadine grapes it has some of the same attributes such as vigor, disease resistance
and even ripening. Flavor is like muscadine. Harvest period is mid-season to late. Sugargate
would be about 1 month earlier. Zone 7–9.
Almond
Halls Hardy Almond - A fine ornamental with large
showy pink blossoms. Hall’s is a cross of almond and peach.
The nuts are not paper shell and are similar to a peach seed.
The hard green flesh around the nut splits and the seed drops
like almonds do. Hall’s is very adaptable especially to East
coast conditions. Generally almonds grow well in California
and some parts of Texas, but are not usually adapted to the
eastern states. The nuts are very tasty with a hint of bitter
almond flavor. The trees look like a peach tree and can be
pruned to an open vase pruning to keep the tree easy to pick.
Space 12’ circle; height about 8’. Zone 5–8.
Chestnut
Chinese Chestnut - Chinese Chestnuts are good nuts to
grow in the U.S. because of their resistance to blight. Tree
grows tall and spreading. Two plants should be planted to
ensure production of nuts. Space 30’ circle. Zone 5–8.
Layeroka Chestnut - Layeroka is a blight resistant Chinese
and European chestnut hybrid. The tree produces an abun-
dance of large sweet chestnuts. Can become a large, tall tree,
over 50 feet. Two of these seedlings are needed for pollina-
tion. Zone 4-8
Chinquapin
Native Chinquapin - A native bush with small sweet
chinquapin nuts. Nuts similar to chestnut but smaller.
Adapted from Maine to Georgia. Pretty ornamental in sun
or shade, leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Mature height
6’–12’. Best to have two to set fruit. Space 10’ circle. Zone
5–9.
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Filbert
Native American Filbert - American filberts are pretty hedge bushes 6–8’ tall. Native to
the eastern U.S. Two plants are needed to set fruit. Very showy catkins in spring. Sweet small
nuts ripen in August. Space 6’ circle. Zone 5–8.
Winkler Native American Filbert - Winkler is a hard to find self fertile bush. It produces
larger nuts and is more productive than most native seedlings. Originally from Iowa, intro-
duced in 1918. The bush about 6’ tall and wide is not susceptible to blight. Space 8’ circle.
Zone 4–7.
Jefferson Filbert - Jefferson is an easily managed upright shrub. It is resistant to Eastern
Filbert Blight (EFB). Planted with the Theta or Eta as pollinators, which are also resistant to
EFB; gives excellent nut set. Space 8-10’ circle. 15’ height. Zone 5–8.
Theta Filbert Nut - The hazelnut breeding program at Oregon State University directed by
Shawn Mehlenbacher uses the genetic diversity in the genus Corylus to create new cultivars
with resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight. Theta is a 2009 release that is immune to the blight.
Theta pollinates Jefferson and Eta with sizable nuts of its own. Plants are on their own roots.
Zone 5–8
Red Dragon Contorted Filbert - This new introduction of contorted filbert has red-pur-
ple leaves and resists Eastern Filbert Blight. Red Dragon is dwarf with a compact zig zag
branching. Red Dragon is late pollen shedding. This will be an incredibly beautiful addition
to your landscape! Space 8’ circle. Zone 5–7.
Pecan
Kanza Pecan - An early maturing large nut averaging 69
lbs of nuts per tree. Introduced from Texas. Pollinates with
Canton or Peruque. Space 25’ circle. Hardy in zone 7 and
for trial in zone 6. Locally Kanza is a favorite. The trees stay
lush green throughout the summer and the nuts show no
signs of pecan scab. Zone 7–9
Canton Hardy Pecan - Canton is an extra large, thin
shelled hardy pecan. Canton was discovered as an early rip-
ening seedling growing near Canton, MO in the Mississippi
flood plain. Moderately susceptible to pecan scab. Pollinate
with Colby, Lucas, or Kanza. Zone 6–7. Space 35–40’ circle.
Peruque Pecan- The Peruque pecan is an early season producer derived from a selection
of native seedlings near the Mississippi River. Average production is 81 nuts per pound, with
59% kernel. Peruque kernels are golden, with tight dorsal groves. Prefers moist soils. Medi-
um sized, thin shelled nuts with a 160 day ripening season. Recommended for Zone 6-8 and
warmer parts of Zone 5. Partly self fruitful. Pollinators include Kanza and Colby.
Colby Pecan - Native Colby is a medium size, long oval nut. Matures in 160 day growing
season. Tree is vigorous and productive; resistant to leaf fungi; retains its foliage late into
the fall; a heavy pollen producer. Originated in Fayette County, IL. Pollinates with Peruque .
Zone 6-8. Space 20’ to 30’ circle, height 20’-30’.
Lakota Pecan - ‘Lakota’ is an early maturing nut with excellent flavor, averaging 58lbs of
nuts per tree. Introduced from USDA. ‘Lakota’ is a vigorous growing upright tree, strong and
wind resistant. Pollinates with Major or Peruque. Space 25’ circle. ‘Lakota’ is very resistant to
scab disease. Zone 6-8. 
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Major Pecan - Major is a heavy annual bearing pecan tree. Nuts are medium-sized, thin
shelled, easy to crack and is one of the best flavored pecans available. Pollinated by Lakota,
Oswego, Kanza, and Colby. Zone 6-8. 
Oswego Pecan - Oswego is a seedling of the great old variety Green River selected by Dr.
William Ried at KSU. Oswego was chosen for its excellent disease resistance and heavy annu-
al production. Needs Peruque or Major for pollination. Zone 6-8. 
Pine Nut
Italian Stone Pine - Italian Stone Pine has decorative
pine cones and can give an abundant crop of pignolia nuts.
The plants are sold as miniature Christmas trees and are
ornamental outside. One of the few pines that grow well in
alkaline soil. Space 20’ circle. Zone 7–8.
Korean Stone Pine - Korean Stone Pine can start produc-
ing cones/pine nuts when five feet tall. At 25 years height
should be thirty feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide. It takes two
different Korean pines to produce nuts. Plant in full sun in
Zone 4–8. This five needle pine has silver, blue and green
colored needles at the same time. Silveray has year round interest. A fairly compact “soft”
foliage evergreen. Space 15’ circle.
Heartnut
Heartnut, aka Japanese Walnut - An easy-to-grow,
hardy spreading, attractive tree with abundant foliage, bears
early. A sweeter, easier-cracking nut than black walnut. A
good shade tree with a spreading habit that’s prettier in the
landscape than black walnut. Susceptible to Walnut Bunch
Disease. We have grown Heartnuts for 15 years and have not
noticed the disease. Self fruitful, 20’ to 35’ recommended
spacing. Zone 5–8.
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