Category: Zone 5 Cold Hardiness

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...

Dec 22 2023

Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Food Type: Berries, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Shade, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Summer, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Thimbleberry, Rubus parviflorus

by Chas Hathaway

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Botanical name: Rubus parviflorus Notes:Ecological functions/uses: Provides food and habitat for wildlife, particularly birds and pollinators.Food uses: Berries are edible raw, used in jams, jellies, and pies.Food Flavor/Taste: Berries have...