Category: Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Jun 03 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Erosion Control, Ecological Use: Pest Deterrent, Ecological Use: Soil Building/Reclamation, Family: Mint (Lamiaceae), Food Type: Herbal Tea, Growth Rate: Fast, 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 4 Cold Hardiness, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Strawberry Mint, Mentha spicata

by Chas Hathaway

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A delightful variety of spearmint that actually smells like strawberries. Propagation of Mentha spicata (Spearmint) 1. Division: 2. Stem Cuttings (easy and noninvasive): 3. Seed: 4. Runners (easy and noninvasive—probably...

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...

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...

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 03 2024

Ecological Use: Brings Pollinators, Ecological Use: Shade, Ecological Use: Wildlife Food or Shelter, Ecological Use: Wind Break, Family: Apple (Rosaceae), Food Type: Fruit, Food Type: Staple Food, Growth Rate: Fast, Growth Rate: Moderate, Light: Full Shade, Season for Harvest: Summer, Size/Layer: Understory, 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, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Rainier Cherry, Prunus avium

by Chas Hathaway

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Botanical name: Prunus avium ‘Rainier’ Notes: Rainier cherry trees are the cold hardiest sweet cherries we’ve yet come across. Some sources say they can grow in zone 4 (we try...

Jan 02 2024

Food Type: Staple Food, Light: Full Sun, Light: Partial Shade, Size/Layer: Vine Layer, Soil PH: Acidic, Soil PH: Neutral, Zone 5 Cold Hardiness, Zone 6 Cold Hardiness, Zone 7 Cold Hardiness, Zone 8 Cold Hardiness, Zone 9 Cold Hardiness

Yamberry, Dioscorea batatas

by Chas Hathaway

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AKA Dioscorea polystachya Dioscorea polystachya, commonly known as Chinese yam or cinnamon vine, is a versatile and nutritious plant suitable for permaculture gardens. Here’s detailed information about it: Chinese Yam...