Category: Soil PH: Neutral

Mar 14 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Vegetable, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Spring, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, Size/Layer: Herb layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Zone 3 Cold Hardiness, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Canada Red Rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum ‘Canada Red’

by Chas Hathaway

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Notes: Ecological functions/uses: Rhubarb can be a dynamic accumulator due to its deep roots, bringing up nutrients from deeper in the soil. Food uses: Rhubarb is used in pies, jams,...

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...

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...

Mar 13 2024

Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Pine Family (Pinaceae), Food Type: Nuts, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Moderate, Growth Rate: Slow, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness

Southwestern White Limber Pine, Pinus flexilis var. reflexa

by Chas Hathaway

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AKA Southwestern Limber Pine, Limber Pine, Rocky Mountain pine, Pino Huiyoco, and my favorite (even though I don’t use it, since this is still a tall tree) Chihuahua white pine....

Mar 09 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Family: Asparagaceae, Food Type: Vegetable, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Spring, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, 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

Purple Passion Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis ‘Purple Passion’

by Chas Hathaway

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Check out Renee’s Garden Notes: Cautions: Propagating Purple Passion Asparagus The primary methods of propagating asparagus are to plant from seed (which may or may not have purple asparagus, since...

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...

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...

Mar 02 2024

Family: Grape (Vitaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Vine Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Marquis Seedless Grape, Vitis vinifera ‘Marquis’

by Chas Hathaway

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A seedless green (white) grape that is great for fresh eating and baking. Botanical name: Vitis vinifera ‘Marquis’ Notes: Cautions: Sources: Extensive information on ‘Marquis’ seedless grapes can be found...

Feb 27 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Salicaceae, Growth Rate: Fast, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Canopy (LARGE), Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Utility: Fence/Hedge

Weeping Willow, Salix babylonica

by Chas Hathaway

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Botanical name: Salix babylonica Notes: Sources: Typically, information on weeping willows can be found on horticultural sites, university extension services, and botanic garden publications. Propagating Weeping Willow Food Forest Plants...

Feb 09 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Salicaceae, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Understory, Size/Layer: Water layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Utility: Fence/Hedge, Utility: Wood, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Corkscrew Willow, Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’

by Chas Hathaway

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At Willowrise Gardens (as our name suggests), we do love our willows—not for their food value (nothing in a willow to eat, really), but for their ecological, utility, and propagative...