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(Vaccinium corymbosum) -Full to Part Sun– Early season. plant two different varieties for pollination
early season. One of the earliest varieties. Med-large fruit. Self-pollinating but produces better with another variety as a pollinator. 4-6′ tall. Zones 5-7
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
Lindera benzoin -Sun to shade– Native shrub, 1/2″ red berries used like allspice, leaves used for tea. Host for spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Need male & female. 6-12′ tall
Gallon pots $16
North American native plant,
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(Vaccinium corymbosum) -Full to Part Sun– Early season. plant two different varieties for pollination
early season. Very large berries gradually decrease in size over a long harvest window. Good storage qualities in the fridge. Slower growing but still productive. More tolerant of heavy soil than other varieties. 4-5′ tall. Zones 3a-7
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
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Rubus idaeus -Full Sun– Vigorous, very productive, very large berries with good flavor, late summer bearing.
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
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(Rubus idaeus) -Full Sun– thornless! Everbearing
Thornless, stout canes produce very large sweet berries. It is a primocane or “everbearing” type: will crop early summer and again in the fall if only the dead (second year) shoots are selectively pruned out every winter. Most market growers (including us) mow down the entire plant every winter, resulting in a heavier crop of high quality berries in the fall only. Red raspberries require a raised bed to thrive in our heavy clay. Plant 1’-2’ apart in row; will fill in row with suckers in a year or two. Does not need trellising. Self fertile.
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
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(Rubus fruticosus) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Sweet, Trailing type, extremely vigorous
Trailing type, needs trellis. Our most productive (per plant) of the sweet thornless types. Large berries, fast growth, smaller seeds. Blackberries will tip root and give you many more plants if you fail to tie them to the trellis. Canes can grow 10’ or more but best to tip them at 4′-7′. Blooms very late so avoids the occasional freezes that can hurt the blossoms of earlier blackberries. Blackberries do well in almost any soil in our region. Mid to late-season ripening. Space 5’ apart in row. Self fertile.
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
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(Aronia melanocarpa) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Blueberry-sized fruit born in clusters, high antioxidants. Self-fertile, but may produce better with pollinator. 6′ tall x 5-6′ wide
Parent plant ‘Nero’ gets just 4′ high. Ours is a little taller, but still only 5-6′. Good fruit production.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
Medium-sized, attractive, native shrub with 3 season interest. It is also a practical and prolific berry producer. Aronias have gained fame recently as a super fruit due to their very high levels of antioxidants. They are flavorful but astringent and not very sweet, so not super great to eat out of hand (although our picky toddlers loved them!). However, they make a tasty addition to smoothies, jam, baked goods, etc. The bushes are very productive and the blueberry-sized berries form in easy-to-pick clusters. We have had some success harvesting with a blueberry rake, but prefer to just snip clusters; removing stems afterwards at the kitchen counter. Berries are firm, so no worries about squishing as you pick, and they hold on the bush for a long time, so you can wait for the whole bush to ripen and pick all at once. They are also not as plagued by birds as other berries, and are pest and disease free. One of our favorites for edible landscaping. Partial shade to full sun. Self-fertile but may do better with a pollinator. Zones 3-8.
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Aronia melanocarpa) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Blueberry-sized fruit born in clusters, high antioxidants. Self-fertile, but may produce better with pollinator. 3-4′ tall x 3-4′ wide
Good producer and a beautiful compact landscape bush.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
Medium-sized, attractive, native shrub with 3 season interest. It is also a practical and prolific berry producer. Aronias have gained fame recently as a super fruit due to their very high levels of antioxidants. They are flavorful but astringent and not very sweet, so not super great to eat out of hand (although our picky toddlers loved them!). However, they make a tasty addition to smoothies, jam, baked goods, etc. The bushes are very productive and the blueberry-sized berries form in easy-to-pick clusters. We have had some success harvesting with a blueberry rake, but prefer to just snip clusters; removing stems afterwards at the kitchen counter. Berries are firm, so no worries about squishing as you pick, and they hold on the bush for a long time, so you can wait for the whole bush to ripen and pick all at once. They are also not as plagued by birds as other berries, and are pest and disease free. One of our favorites for edible landscaping. Partial shade to full sun. Self-fertile but may do better with a pollinator. Zones 3-8.
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Aronia melanocarpa) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Blueberry-sized fruit born in clusters, high antioxidants. Self-fertile, but may produce better with pollinator. 4-6′ tall x 4-6′ wide
Very productive, commonly used commercial variety.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
Medium-sized, attractive, native shrub with 3 season interest. It is also a practical and prolific berry producer. Aronias have gained fame recently as a super fruit due to their very high levels of antioxidants. They are flavorful but astringent and not very sweet, so not super great to eat out of hand (although our picky toddlers loved them!). However, they make a tasty addition to smoothies, jam, baked goods, etc. The bushes are very productive and the blueberry-sized berries form in easy-to-pick clusters. We have had some success harvesting with a blueberry rake, but prefer to just snip clusters; removing stems afterwards at the kitchen counter. Berries are firm, so no worries about squishing as you pick, and they hold on the bush for a long time, so you can wait for the whole bush to ripen and pick all at once. They are also not as plagued by birds as other berries, and are pest and disease free. One of our favorites for edible landscaping. Partial shade to full sun. Self-fertile but may do better with a pollinator. Zones 3-8.
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Ribes nigrum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Aromatic, flavorful, height to 5′, self fertile
Variety bred for larger berry size, high yields and easier picking. Black currants are taller than red currants (to 5’) and produce deep purple-black fruits in clusters. The berries have a very strong flavor; heavy and musky with a slight astringency. Not as sweet as other Ribes, but are great for flavoring drinks and making jelly. Full of antioxidants and minerals. Can take more shade than gooseberries. Very adaptable plants–have withstood many droughts without any watering and don’t even blink at soggy conditions. Space 3’-5’ apart in row. Self fertile.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Ribes nigrum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Aromatic, flavorful, height to 5′, self fertile
Unknown variety, given to us by a friend. Black currants are taller than red currants (to 5’) and produce deep purple-black fruits in clusters. The berries have a very strong flavor; heavy and musky with a slight astringency. Not as sweet as other Ribes, but are great for flavoring drinks and making jelly. Full of antioxidants and minerals. Can take more shade than gooseberries. Very adaptable plants–have withstood many droughts without any watering and don’t even blink at soggy conditions. Space 3’-5’ apart in row. Self fertile.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Ribes uva-crispa) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Deep red medium size berries, vigorous, disease resistant, self fertile
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Thorny bushes naturally deter deer; the refreshing, sweet-tart, crispy berries are definitely worth dealing with thorns! These are the most productive berries in our gardens per square-foot of space and time invested in managing them. We only offer varieties that are very sweet when ripe and have not shown powdery-mildew on their foliage. Bushes are thorny and reach 5’x5’ if left unpruned. Pruning can easily keep them 3’x3’. Self fertile.
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Viburnum opulus var. americanum) -Full Sun to part shade– Ornamental native edible berry, also known as Cramp Bark. Self-fertile
An edible native Viburnum, also known as Cramp Bark for it’s muscle-relaxing medicinal properties. Very pretty ornamental bush producing prolific umbels of white flowers, followed by showy clusters of edible but very tart, red berries. Fast growing, 8-10′ tall, has nice fall color and interesting winter form. ‘Phillips’ variety was selected by Elwyn Meader for better flavor and nice berry color. Prefers a moist spot, but is adaptable. Full Sun to Part Shade. Self-fertile.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Ribes uva-crispa) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Smaller, very Sweet-Tart berries, self fertile
We got the parent plant from a friend who called it ‘Catherine,’ but the fruit doesn’t match up to that variety’s description. We are very impressed with it’s flavor–we decided to call it ‘Candysweet’. It is a prolific bearer of dime-sized, super sweet reddish round fruits. Showing similar drought-hardiness and adaptability as Pink Round. Self fertile.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Sambucus canadensis) -Full Sun to Part Shade– High Yielding, larger improved fruit quality, wet-loving, plant two varieties for pollination
High Yields and superior fruit quality. Elderberries are nutritional and medicinal powerhouses, having both antibacterial and antiviral properties, immune boosting properties, and loads of vitamin C. Needs another American Elderberry for pollination, such as ‘Wyldewood.’ Prefers full sun but can take some shade. Flexible on soil requirements but thrives in moist, fertile soils. Height and width about 8′.
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
North American native plant,
Availability of plants varies from day to day. We rarely carry every size/price option listed at any one time. Please call before you come to check availability.