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Category: Varieties
Princess Kay Flowering Plum
Princess Kay flowing plum was discovered in the wilds of northern Minnesota. It’s small frame packs a punch in early spring when a profusion of double flowers, white and fluffy, appear amid the branches. As the flowers age, they take on a slight,…
Read MoreStately Manor™ Kentucky Coffeetree
Stately Manor™ Kentucky coffeetree features a more narrow, upright-form than commonly found in the species. It is a seedless, male specimen, so there are no messy seedpods to clean up. Its, unusual, deeply furrowed bark adds winter interest. Like all…
Read MoreAutumn Splendor Buckeye
The Autumn Spendor buckeye is popular for its stunning maroon fall color, and its tolerance of de-icing salts makes it a good boulevard tree. It has showy flowers in late spring and shinny nut-like buckeyes in fall. Species: Aesculus ‘Autumn…
Read MoreRedwing Raspberry
Redwing is an early fall bearing raspberry with hardy, medium-sized fruit. As a primocane-fruiting cultivar (“fall-fruiting”) Redwing was primarily compared to other primocane varieties during performance trials. Species: Rubus idaeus ‘Redwing’ Introduction: 1986 Height: 6 feet Width: 4 feet Hardy to Zone: 3B
Read MoreNordic Raspberry
Nordic is a red raspberry cultivar with medium-sized, pleasant tasting berries. Originating from a cross with Boyne and Fall Red, Nordic has consistently been ranked superior to Boyne for fruit firmness, skin strength and flavor. Good for freezing. Species: Rubus…
Read MoreLa Crescent Grape Vine
La Crescent is very cold hardy and features medium-sized clusters. Wine has flavors of apricot, citrus and tropical fruit. Moderately disease resistant. Species: Vitis ‘La Crescent’ Type: White Wine Introduction: 2002 Zones: 4-8
Read MoreAlderman Plum Tree
Alderman produces beautiful burgundy red plums with golden undertones that are soft and sweet and excellent fresh or for preserves. Fruit is of large size and named after Professor W. H. Alderman. Very attractive and valued as an ornamental. Bears fruit…
Read MoreSummercrisp Pear Tree
Summercrisp is a hardy pear tree that produces greenish fruit with a red “blush” to it that eventually features a yellowish color. The pears are 3 to 4 inches in length and 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in width. Leaves are…
Read MorePolaris Blueberry
Polaris is a cold-hardy, early ripening variety. The berries are aromatic and very sweet. Fall foliage is red and white blooms cover the plant in the spring.
Read MoreNorthsky Blueberry
Northsky’s compact habit makes it an excellent choice for Northern gardeners dealing with extreme winter conditions. Its berries are small to medium sized but firm and flavorful.
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