Category: Zone 7 Cold Hardiness

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 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...

Feb 07 2024

Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae), Food Type: Healthy Greens, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Spring, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Herb Layer, 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, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Garden Sorrel, Rumex acetosa

by Chas Hathaway

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Sorrel Botanical name: Rumex acetosa Notes: Propagating Garden Sorrel To propagate Rumex acetosa (Sorrel), you can use several methods depending on your preference and the resources available to you. Here...

Feb 05 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden, Family: Kiwi (Actinidiaceae), Food Type: Berries, Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Vine Layer, 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

Kiwiberry (AKA Hardy Kiwi, Actinidia arguta

by Chas Hathaway

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It’s genuinely a grape-sized kiwi for cold climates that you don’t have to peel because it’s not fuzzy! Common Names: Kiwiberry Botanical name: Actinidia arguta Notes: Propagating Kiwiberry Hardy kiwi,...

Jan 16 2024

Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Typhaceae, Food Type: Staple Food, Food Type: Starch, Food Type: Sweetener, Growth Rate: Fast, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Season for Harvest: Fall, Season for Harvest: Spring, Season for Harvest: Summer, Season for Harvest: Winter, Size/Layer: Water layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Utility: Crafts, the Arts, Textile Dyes/Materials, etc, Zone 10 Cold Hardiness, 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

Broadleaf Cattail, Thypha latifolia

by Chas Hathaway

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Common names: Broadleaf Cattail, bullrush (refers to many such large wetland grasses), common bullrush, common cattail, cat-o’-nine-tails, great reedmace, cooper’s reed, cumbungi Typha latifolia Caution: Cattails are NOT gluten free....

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...

Jan 05 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Pest Deterrent, Family: Onion (Amaryllidaceae), Food Type: Savory Herb, Growth Rate: Moderate, Growth Rate: Slow, Light: Full Sun, Size/Layer: Herb layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Alkaline, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness

Giant Allium, Allium giganteum

by Chas Hathaway

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AKA Giant Onion As a food item, light use is recommended for this species. As part of the allium (onions, garlic, leeks) genus, giant allium seem to be edible, but...

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...