Category: Soil PH: Acidic

Dec 29 2023

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, 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

Pixwell Gooseberries, Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’

by Chas Hathaway

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Pixwell GooseberryBotanical name: Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’ Notes: Pixwell gooseberry is valued for its relatively low maintenance, high productivity, and ease of harvest due to its fewer thorns compared to other...

Dec 23 2023

Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 2 Cold Hardiness, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness

Chokecherry, Prunus virginiana

by Chas Hathaway

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Prunus virginiana ChokecherryBotanical name: Prunus virginiana Notes: PROPAGATING CHOKECHERRY Propagation of chokecherry, or Prunus virginiana, can be done effectively through several methods: Remember, seed propagation is known to work well...

Dec 22 2023

Ecological Use: Wind Break, Food Type: Nuts, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, 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 Walnut, Juglans nigra

by Chas Hathaway

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Black WalnutBotanical name: Juglans nigra Notes: Black walnut, known scientifically as Juglans nigra, is a valuable and versatile tree native to North America. It’s renowned for its hard, durable wood...

Dec 22 2023

Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Berries, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Spring, Size/Layer: Understory, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

White Mulberry, Morus alba

by Chas Hathaway

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White MulberryBotanical name: Morus alba Notes: 1. Fresh Eating: The simplest and most common way to enjoy White Mulberry fruit is to eat it fresh, right off the tree. It’s...