Category: Family: Apple (Rosaceae)

May 29 2024
Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Utility: Wood, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Black Cherry, Prunus serotina

by Chas Hathaway
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The cherry that is used to make black cherry sodapop, black cherry yogurt, etc. While producing a sweet fruit, black cherry trees differ from other cherry trees in that they...
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May 29 2024
Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Cherry, Meteor (tart/pie)

by Chas Hathaway
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Prunus cerasus ‘Meteor’ Propagating Meteor Cherry Propagating the Meteor cherry (Prunus cerasus ‘Meteor’) mainly involves grafting, as it ensures that the characteristics of this particular cultivar are preserved. Here’s a...
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May 23 2024
Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Alkaline, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Early Redhaven Peach, Prunus persica ‘Early Redhaven’

by Chas Hathaway
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Prunus persica ‘Early Redhaven’ Notes: Cautions: Propagation Methods for Prunus persica ‘Early Redhaven’ Grafting: Cuttings: Seeds: Grafting in Detail Budding in Detail General Care: Recipes Peach Cobbler Ingredients: Instructions: Grilled...
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Mar 14 2024
Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Ooharabeni Asian Pear, Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Ooharabeni’

by Chas Hathaway
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Sources: Generally compiled from reputable horticultural and agricultural extension resources. Propagating Ooharabeni Asian Pear Propagating Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Ooharabeni’, like most fruit trees, involves several methods, each with its own set...
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Mar 14 2024
Ecological Use: Shade, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Season for Harvest: Winter, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Hosui Asian Pear, Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Hosui’

by Chas Hathaway
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Notes: Cautions: Sources: General cultivation information is based on widely accepted horticultural practices for growing Pyrus pyrifolia varieties and specific knowledge about ‘Hosui’ Asian pears. Propagating Hosui Asian Pear Propagating...
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Mar 09 2024
Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Fence/Hedge, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Darrow Blackberry, Rubus ‘Darrow’

by Chas Hathaway
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Darrow blackberry is most likely a cross of multiple blackberry (Rubus) species, including R. allegheniensis, R. argutus, and possibly R. fruticosus. Incidentally, Darrow is a parent of the black satin...
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Mar 09 2024
Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae)

Pineberry (White Strawberry), Fragaria x ananassa ‘Pineberry’

by Chas Hathaway
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Notes: Cautions: Propagating Pineberry Propagating pineberries, like other strawberries, can be achieved through various methods, ensuring a continuous supply of these unique and flavorful fruits in your garden. Here are...
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Mar 09 2024
Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Growth Rate: Fast, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Shrub/Bush, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Heritage Raspberry, Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’

by Chas Hathaway
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Notes: Sources: Various horticultural sources and university extension service publications recommend ‘Heritage’ raspberry for its adaptability, yield, and flavor. Propagating Heritage Raspberry Propagating Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’ can be a rewarding...
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Jan 06 2024
Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Fruit, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Black Cherry, Prunus serotina

by Chas Hathaway
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Common name: Black CherryBotanical name: Prunus serotina Notes: Propagating Black Cherry Propagating Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) can be done through various methods, each with its own specific process: Each method...
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Jan 05 2024
Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Apricot, Prunus armeniaca

by Chas Hathaway
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Botanical name: Prunus armeniaca Notes: Propagating Apricot Propagating apricots typically involves either planting seeds or using grafting techniques. Here’s a detailed guide for each method: Propagating Apricots from Seed: Grafting...
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