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SHIPPING — If your trees arrive at a time that does not permit immediate planting due to the weather, they can be safely held in a cool greenhouse, basement or garage for a reasonable amount of time.

APPLE - Malus

APRICOT - Prunus

ASIAN PEAR - Pyrus

BLUEBERRY - Vaccinium

CHERRY - Prunus

CHERRY-PLUM - Prunus

CRANBERRY - Vaccinium

CURRANT - Ribes

ELDERBERRY - Sambucus

FIG - Ficus

GOOSEBERRY - Ribes

GOUMI - Eleagnus

HUCKLEBERRY - Vaccinium

KIWI - Actinidia

LINGONBERRY - Vaccinium

MEDLAR - Mesplius

MOUNTAIN ASH - Sorbus

MULBERRY - Morus

PAWPAW - Asiminia

PEACH - Prunus

PERSIMMON - Diospyros

PINEAPPLE GUAVA - Acca or Feijoa

PLUM - Prunus

PLUOT - Prunus

PRUNE - Prunus

WALNUT - Juglans

 

 

ACCA - Pineapple Guava

70006 Acca sellowiana — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) Syn. "Feijoa sellowiana'. This small shrub has both ornamental and fruiting value for regions with milder winter climates. The plant is evergreen and has dark green leaves with unique red and pink flowers. Will grow well in most soils and is pest and disease resistant. Considered self-fertile but for good fruit production, plant two. 3-4' $21.95

ACTINIDIA - Kiwi

Actinidia arguta - Hardy Kiwi — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) This species of hardy and vigorous vines can produce great quantities of fruit. Mature plants will produce 100 pounds of sweet, small, smooth skinned fruit. These fruit can be eaten as you would eat grapes, without peeling. All varieties require a male pollinator, except as otherwise noted. Ripens in mid to late September.

73310 Actinidia arguta ‘Dumbarton Oaks’ — Early ripening, at least a month before ‘Anna’ and with excellent flavor. SOLD OUT

71051 Actinidia arguta female — A hard working female plant that will give you lots of fruit. SOLD OUT

73435 Actinidia arguta ‘Hardy Red’— Striking color on this plant! Mulberry red fruits with a sweet-tangy flavor set this kiwi apart from it’s sisters. Fruits ripen late September into October on a vigorous vine. 1-2’ $19.95

71820 Actinidia arguta ‘Issai’ — This self-pollinating variety comes to us from Japan. With a compact growth habit, it is excellent for the gardener with limited space. Bears large, sweet fruit, sometimes the first year after planting. SOLD OUT

70697 Actinidia arguta ‘Jumbo’ — This Italian variety has large fruit, maybe even larger than any of the other varieties. SOLD OUT

73306 Actinidia arguta ‘Ken’s Red’ — A prolific producer of large fruit with purple-red skin and fresh, sweet red flesh. 1-2’ $19.95

70992 Actinidia arguta male — One male will pollinate up to eight females. Bears no fruit. SOLD OUT

Actinidia deliciosa - Fuzzy Kiwi — (0oF, USDA Zone 7-9) This plant produces kiwi like you see at the market. It is a fast growing but deciduous vine with large, rounded, dark green leaves on red velvety stems. Spring flowers are creamy white. A male is necessary for fruit production. Hardy and fuzzy varieties will generally pollinate each other, but the Arctic varieties flower too early for pollination by either the hardy or fuzzy kiwi males and vice versa. Pick your fuzzy kiwi when it is firm in late October to early November, before a killing frost and let them ripen at room temperature.

70591 Actinidia deliciosa ‘Hayward’ — This popular female variety of fuzzy kiwi was introduced from New Zealand. It bears large, sweet, attractive fruit. Often used commercially because of its productivity and form. Ripens late October. 1-2’ $19.95

71009 Actinidia deliciosa male — This is a very fast growing, woody vine. In spring this variety has fewer creamy white flowers, but fruit are larger. 1-2’ $19.95

Actinidia kolomikta - Arctic Beauty Kiwi — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) This is the hardiest kiwi available. The male form can be grown solely for its showy pink, green and white foliage. The female has some variegation, but not as pronounced as the male. For either, the variegation may take 2-3 years after planting to show. Female vines bear smooth skinned, delicious fruit that generally ripens in August, often the first year after planting.

70241 Actinidia kolomikta ‘Pasha’ — This male can do the job. He can successfully pollinate up to 8 females in the kiwi orchard. However, he’s also sensational all by himself as an ornamental vine. Like the peacock, he’s extremely showy, displaying pink, white and green variegation. SOLD OUT

70257 Actinidia kolomikta ‘September Sun’ — A superior female variety selected for its large and tasty fruit and colorful variegated foliage. Ripens in late August to early September. 1-2’ $19.95

Actinidia polygama - Silver Vine Kiwi — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) A hardy, beautiful and unusual species of kiwi, Silver Vine is native to the forests of far eastern Russia. Large, fragrant white flowers are accented by graceful foliage, tinged silvery white as summer progresses. Unique long orange fruit is sweet with a hint of pepper. Vigorous and disease free. Plant a male and female for fruit.

70919 Actinidia polygama ‘Pavel’ — Male silver vine with extremely showy foliage and an abundance of flowers every year. 1-2’ $19.95

71946 Actinidia polygama ‘Vera’s Pride’ — Female silver vine producing fine tasting, orange tinged fruit. SOLD OUT

DIOSPYROS - Persimmons

Diospyros kaki - Oriental Persimmons — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) This is the non astringent species of persimmon usually found in the market. Depending on the variety, the large fruit is either pointed or flattened in shape . Glossy green leaves of summer often have striking fall foliage colors. Even after leaf fall, the shiny orange fruit will hang on the bare branches until December, a delightful landscape subject. If you like to dry fruit, this persimmon dries incredibly sweet; any residual astringency simply wafts away.

70688 Diospyros kaki ‘Fire Crystal’ — A really desirable persimmon in China. A compact grower, and self-fertile. The fruit is round and bright orange, and when fully ripe is just the right about of sweetness. SOLD OUT

Diospyros virginiana - American Persimmons — (10oF, USDA Zones 8-10)A medium height tree to 20-30’ with a broad, oval crown. New foliage has bronze to red leaves that turns yellow, pink, and red in the fall. Fruit is round, yellow to orange, 1½-2" wide, very astringent until soft-ripe, then very sweet. With routine watering, our grafted varieties have consistently produced large, sweet fruit. Though most varieties are considered self-fertile, a male pollinator is recommended for best fruit production.

71762 Diospyros virginiana ‘Early Golden’ — This variety has a delicious deep-orange fruit that is very productive. SOLD OUT

70728 Diospyros virginiana ‘John Rick’ — This old variety has good looking fruit and is a good producer. SOLD OUT

71763 Diospyros virginiana male — This is a vigorous non bearing tree. Excellent ornamental and good pollinator. 5-6’ $39.95

71947 Diospyros virginiana ‘Meader’ — A unique, self-fertile variety. Very hardy and productive. Large, sweet, and delicious fruit is seedless when not pollinated.

FICUS - Fig

Ficus carica — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) Wonderful ornamentals as well as fruiting plants, with their large tropical looking leaves and spreading habit. The cool season varieties we offer adapt well to mild winter areas as well as colder climates. Self-fertile, they will usually bear two crops a year (generally July and September)

70009 Ficus carica ‘Desert King’ — Very productive and reliable, this fig has green skin with strawberry colored flesh and is good for drying. Only produces one crop in July but is a good variety for the coast and cool areas. 1-2' $19.95, 3-4' $27.95, 4-5’ $34.95

71923 Ficus carica ‘Lattarulla’ — Also known as Italian Honey Fig. Tends to bear two crops, the fall crop being more reliable than the summer. The delicious, green-skin fruit with honey colored flesh ripens in mid September. 3-4’ $27.95

71767 Ficus carica ‘Negronne’ — Nearly black fruit has dark red flesh. A naturally small tree, it is well suited for container growing or confined spaces. 1-2’ $19.95, 3-4’ $27.95

71892 Ficus carica ‘Peter’s Honey’ — Light, yellow-green fruit with dark amber flesh. A warm location with southern exposure is very important for ripening this variety in the Northwest. 3-4’ $27.95

73309 Ficus carica ‘Stella’ — This lady was brought to Portland by an Italian sailor many decades ago. And what a lady! She keeps her rich, deep ruby flesh hidden under her early bright green skin that matures to almost black. Her large fruit are very flavorful and attractive on the table. 4-5' $34.95

71891 Ficus carica ‘Vern’s Brown Turkey’ — A reliable producer of large, sweet brown skin figs for the Northwest. 4-5’ $34.95

74034 Ficus carica ‘Violetta’ — Sweet and juicy fruit on one year old plants. Violet fruit ripens in August. Suitable for containers. Produces fruit even if kept small. Proven hardy in the Pacifc NW. Ht. 10ft. Zone 6. SOLD OUT

HIPPOPHAE — Sea Berry — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) A highly prized fruit from Europe and Asia. Its bright orange fruit is high in vitamins A, C, and E. When juiced they are delicious. For fruit a male pollinator is needed.

73847 Hippophae rhamnoides Golden Sweet™ — A German variety of Sea Berry, its one of the sweetest and most flavorful available. The yellow orange berries are very tasty and great for fresh eating, juicing or preserves. 8-12’ in size. SOLD OUT

73991 Hippophae rhamnoides Russian Orange™ — An attrative, vigorous, and productive, medium-size shrub bearing abundant crops of very large, flavorful, deep orange fruits. SOLD OUT

LONICERA - Honeyberry

Lonicera kamchatika — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) Native to Eastern Siberia, this unusual member of the Honeysuckle family bears fine, edible fruit about the size and flavor of blueberries in late summer on vigorous, shrubby plants. Slightly fragrant white small flowers appear in March. Honeyberry is shade loving except in the extreme northern regions where it can take full sun. Berries appear in 1-2 years and two plants are required. Very easy to grow.

70551 Lonicera kamchatika ‘Berry Blue’ — Largest of the varieties with upright vigorous growth. Early. Pollinates ‘Blue Belle’. 3-4’ $34.95

71950 Lonicera kamchatika ‘Blue Belle’ — Moderately vigorous with a more spreading habit. Should grow to 4-5’ in height with equivalent spread. Early. Pollinates ‘Berry Blue’. SOLD OUT

73331 Lonicera kamchatika ‘Blue Moon’ — Later blooming Honeyberry on a compact and spreading plant with large crops of tasty, dark blue fruit. SOLD OUT

OLEA - Olive

73317 Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’ — (10oF, USDA Zones 7-10) A new and valuable Spanish variety, ‘Arbeguina’ is self-fertile, early ripening and very attractive. It begins bearing at a young age and makes gourmet quality olives and oil. 1-2’ $28.95, 3-4’ $39.95

PUNICA - Pomegranate

70698 Punica granatum ‘Haku Botan’ — This Japanese variety is a nice small growing tree. In spring and sometimes out of season double white flowers open and are followed by cream colored fruit. Just Sweet! 3-4’ $24.95

72392 Punica granatum ‘Shirobotan’ — Snow-white double flowers on a full sized Pomegranate that produces little or no fruit. 2-3’ $19.95

73990 Punica granatum ‘Sochi Dwarf’ — We found this variety in Southern Russia and have been impressed by its hardiness. Similar in form and flower to our regular Dwarf Pomegranate. 2-3’ $19.95, 3-4’ $25.95

70719 Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’ — The fruit of this tree is commonly found in markets throughout the U.S. In your yard you’ll love the red flowers on a small, 8-10’ tree. 2-3' $19.95

PYRUS - Asian Pear — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) For centuries this pear has been valued in Japan and China for its sweet, crunchy fruit. The rounded fruit has the flavor of a very sweet pear but with a much firmer texture, almost like an apple.

Relatively easy to grow. They are resistant to fire blight and grow vigorously, bearing fruit the year after they are planted. Two different varieties should be used for good pollination. In the summer, prune to encourage the growth of fruit spurs. Asian pears produce strong vertical branches. Head these branches back and spread them to maximize fruit set. To obtain large fruit, thin to one fruit per cluster. Without pruning, Asian pear trees can reach 20’, with pruning 12-15’. It is best to plant them 12-15’ apart.

70956 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Chojuro’ — A very productive fruit with russet brown skin. Fruit is mildly sweet and crisp. Ripens early to mid September. Don’t use ‘Tsu Li’ or ‘Ya Li’ as pollinators. 4-5’ $49.95

72289 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Large Korean’ — One of the best varieties for abundant crops of very large, crisp, juicy fruit. Golden brown fruit can weigh up to one pound each! 4-5’ $49.95

70099 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Nijiseiki’ — Also known as ‘20th Century’. Very high quality fruit of medium size. Crisp, juicy and sweet with yellow-green skin. Ripens late August. Don’t use ‘Tsu Li’ or ‘Ya Li’ as pollinators. 5-6’ $55.95, 6-7’ $59.95

73835 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Raja’ — This variety may have fruit as large as Shin Li--We will see. Fruit is also crisp, very tasty and juicy. Another wonderful September fruit, on a terrific plant with deep green, lush foliage. 5-6’ $59.95

71761 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shin Li’ — A new selection from the University of California, ‘Shin Li’ is one of the most flavorful varieties we have grown. Large, sweet and juicy, yellow-green fruit ripens early to mid October. 4-5’ $49.95

70031 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shinseiki’ — Ripens very early, fruits heavily, and has yellow, smooth skin. Crisp and juicy. Full of flavor, it is a standard against which all the others are judged. Ripens in mid August. Don’t use ‘Tsu Li’ or ‘Ya Li’ as pollinators. 4-5’ $49.95

70568 Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Ya Li’ — This very attractive variety has a classic pear shape. Large fruit is bright yellow, juicy and sweet. The yellow fruit is accented in the fall by beautiful burgundy red foliage. Ripens in late September to October. Pollinates well with ‘Chojoro’, ‘Kikusui’, and ‘Shinko’. 5-6’ $32.95

RIBES - Currants — These very hardy fruiting shrubs are a part of the kitchen garden all over Europe. Gooseberries and currants are used not only to eat fresh, but also for pies, jams and condiment blends, by themselves or mixed with other fruit. Gooseberries have a higher vitamin "C" content than citrus and are quite delicious eaten fresh. They should be much more widely used in the United States. Currants dry very well and have a nicer fruit flavor than raisins in most people’s opinions. Aside from the fruit value, most gooseberries and currants have showy spring blooms!

Ribes rubrum — A European favorite with bright red, juicy, and very flavorful fruit. Attractive and easy to grow shrub. Fruits in early July.

73289 Ribes rubrum ‘Primus’ — A late flowering white currant that has good quality fruit and is disease resistant. 2-3’ $14.95

73290 Ribes sativum ‘Wilder’ — (-30°F USDA Zones 3-8) This variety has a long bearing season during July. Fruit is deep crimson, heavily borne, with great flesh. Plant is columnar to 4-6’. 2-3’ $14.95

73288 Ribes ussuriense ‘Consort’ — (-30°F USDA Zones 3-8) Great dried or for jams, juices, and wines, the medium berries are ebony colored. Their strong flavor is sweet. This variety is resistant to White Pine blister rust. 2-3’ $14.95

JOSTABERRIES

73293 Ribes ‘Josta’ — This is a cross between a black currant and a gooseberry. Ripening mid-season with large, blue-black fruits. Shrub is thornless and is resistant to most fungal disorders. Fruit is rich in vitamin C and great for jams, jellies and juices. Will tolerate afternoon shade. 3-4’ $24.95

VACCINIUM - Blueberries

Blueberries are good looking plants with decorative, delicious fruit and beautiful summer foliage that turns shades of yellow, orange or red in fall. The fruit can be used fresh, cooked, canned, dried or frozen. Make the effort to plant them in slightly acidic soil, with plenty of organic matter and good drainage. Give them regular water and light fertilizations with extra nitrogen in the spring in most soils and you will be well rewarded. It may take a few years for your blueberries to become vigorous plants, but they will if planted correctly.

Vaccinium Northern Highbush — This group produces berries continuously for about 3 months with berries from ¼-1" diameter, powder-blue to black in color. They require approximately 800 hours of winter chill for proper dormancy. They are all self-pollinating, but each variety will produce heavier crops if more than one variety is planted.

70949 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Bluejay’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 4-7) Early-Mid season. Twice as fast growing as most other blueberries and growing to 6-7’, ‘Bluejay’ produces ample crops of medium sized and mild flavored berries over a long period. Yellow- orange fall color and bright yellow winter wood. 2-3’ $19.95

71926 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Chandler’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 4-7) Mid-Late season. Must be the largest blueberry in the world! The berries are the size of cherries and taste delicious too! ‘Chandler’ also has a very long ripening season of over six weeks. A vigorous grower to about 5-6’ with a slightly spreading habit. SOLD OUT

70448 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Earliblue’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-7) Early. This is one of the best blueberries for all areas. The plant is hardy and vigorous, producing large fruit, good for desserts! Having good quality early fruit gets us in the mood for the season. 2-3' $19.95

70948 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Elliot’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-7) Very late. Enjoy berries through September with this excellent choice. Burgundy tinted wood contrasts nicely with the gray-green foliage and sky-blue berries. Berries may be quite tart if picked before fully ripe. Berries store well for a long period. 1-2' $13.95

71754 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Legacy’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Late. This introduction keeps its leaves through the winter. Plants are vigorous, upright to 6’, and slightly spreading. The medium-large light blue berries are robustly flavorful. 2-3' $19.95

70027 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Patriot’— (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-7) Very Early. This one was selected by the University of Maine for its cold hardiness and consistent crops of giant (quarter-sized) fruit. At maturity you may get 10-20 pounds of dark blue, highly flavored fruit from a single bush. 1-2' $13.95

73291 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Rubel’ — Mid season. A cultivar located in 1912 in NJ. This 6’ bush carries loads of small, flavorful, dark blue fruit, excellent for muffins and other baking. Just in case you need another reason to buy this plant, the berries have been tested to have nearly twice the antioxidants as other varieties. 1-2' $13.95

70942 Vaccinium Northern Highbush ‘Spartan’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-7) Early. One of the best for flavor of any of the Northern Highbush cultivars. The berry is light blue and very large. The bush is upright with good fall color and reaches 5-6’. ‘Spartan’ likes to have a well drained sandy loam and abundant organic matter. 2-3' $19.95

Vaccinium Half High — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-7) These are dwarf hybrids of the Northern Highbush and hardy lowbush selections from the wild. The berry quality is very good with these selections retaining some of the pungent, "wild" flavor of their hardy native parents. They are great ornamental plants in areas where they grow well. Exceptionally hardy plants with chilling requirements of about 800 hours below 45oF.

73319 Vaccinium Half High ‘Chippewa’ — Mid season. At maturity, this attractive landscape shrub, 3 to 4’ will produce up to 7 pounds of fruit! The berries are a beautiful lighter blue with full blueberry flavor. 1-2' $13.95

Vaccinium Southern Highbush — New hybrid bred to combine the low winter requirements of the rabbiteye blueberries with the quality of the Northern Highbush. They have great promise for the southern gardener. Chilling requirements are listed with each variety because they are significantly lower than what is required for the other types.

72187 Vaccinium Southern Highbush ‘Misty’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Early. Not only is ‘Misty’ a very flavorful blueberry, it makes a very attractive shrub. Foliage is blue-green accentuated by the hot-pink flowers that appear in the spring. Abundant amounts of medium to large, sky blue berries ripen in early summer on 4-6’ tall bushes. 1-2’ $13.95

72188 Vaccinium Southern Highbush ‘Sharpblue’ — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) Early. This is the most adaptable variety in low chill areas. Can grow to over 6’ tall in optimal sites and in milder climates with fewer than 500 chilling hours. It will bloom and fruit almost year round. Dark blue, dime-sized berries with excellent flavor and texture. SOLD OUT

70034 Vaccinium Southern Highbush ‘Sunshine Blue’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-10) Mid season. Great for almost any condition and it’s evergreen and self-fertile! This slower growing, semi-dwarf (to 3’) blueberry has a heavily branched yet compact habit. Pretty pink flowers fade to white in the spring, and yield an abundant supply of delicious, tangy sweet blueberries. A beautiful shrub for the border or planted in mass on the hillside. 1-2’ $13.95

VACCINIUM - Huckleberry

71449 Vaccinium ovatum - Evergreen Huckleberry — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9) The evergreen huckleberry offers both great fruit and great beauty for a partially shady to shady place in the landscape. It grows slowly at first, eventually reaching 12’ with a dense, upright structure and green glossy leaves. In spring small white flowers appear, later turning red, and maturing to delicious, almost black huckleberries. Native to the Northwest, this is an excellent plant to naturalize in cool, moist, well draining areas. Withstands summer drought once established. 1-2' $13.95

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JUNE 2012