(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun–
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Sunfire Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– Collected from an ethnic neighborhood in Allentown PA by Trees of Joy, dark skin, bright red flesh
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Entek habi Saveh Hardy Pomegranate
(Punica granatum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Possibly zone 6 hardy self fertile, but best with a pollinator. Iranian
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Syrian Dark Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– Dark Figs with Amber Pulp, Very Sweet
Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
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Lubimi Hardy Pomegranate
(Punica granatum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Zone 7 (or protected areas in zone 6), self fertile, but best with a pollinator
These are Russian-bred varieties that have more cold-hardiness than most pomegranates–worthy of trial in our area. Lubimi is also sold under the trademarked name ‘Favorite’. Pomegranates have gorgeous, red-tinged new growth and glossy green leaves all summer. Tight, shrubby growth. Long bloom season in early summer of big red ruffly flowers like a poppy. Supposedly a zone 7 plant —best in a protected spot, but we as well as another local friend have had good success with them for several winters here in zone 6. Their tops often die back to the ground, but most have come back from their roots with good vigor in the spring. In mild winters they survive fully aboveground and those are the years you can get fruits. We harvested 5 baseball-sized fruits from our Salavatski in the fall of 2013–they were delicious!
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.
Salavatski Hardy Pomegranate
(Punica granatum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Zone 7 (or protected areas in zone 6), self fertile, but best with a pollinator
These are Russian-bred varieties that have more cold-hardiness than most pomegranates–worthy of trial in our area. Lubimi is also sold under the trademarked name ‘Favorite’. Pomegranates have gorgeous, red-tinged new growth and glossy green leaves all summer. Tight, shrubby growth. Long bloom season in early summer of big red ruffly flowers like a poppy. Supposedly a zone 7 plant —best in a protected spot, but we as well as another local friend have had good success with them for several winters here in zone 6. Their tops often die back to the ground, but most have come back from their roots with good vigor in the spring. In mild winters they survive fully aboveground and those are the years you can get fruits. We harvested 5 baseball-sized fruits from our Salavatski in the fall of 2013–they were delicious!
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.
Mag Bar Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– Cuttings collected from the backyard of a bar in Louisville
For years we heard rumors of a fig growing semi-wild in the back patio of a bar on Magnolia street in Louisville. We finally tracked it down last fall and got cuttings. It is now almost totally overgrown there, and I doubt it has enough sun to fruit anymore, so we can’t attest to any of it’s qualities other than apparent hardiness. But we’re trialling it in our gardens and you can too! Let us know what you find out.
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.
Lewis R Black Currant
(Ribes nigrum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Aromatic, flavorful, height to 5′, self fertile
Improved variety. 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.
Vern’s Brown Turkey Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– Fruits on current year’s growth, gold-skinned fruit
Produces medium-sized golden -brown fruits with honey-colored flesh. Very sweet! This is a slightly improved strain of the well-known Brown Turkey. Leaves are slightly more deep-cut than Chicago Hardy.
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.
Nancy Mae Black Currant
(Ribes nigrum) -Full Sun to Part Shade– Aromatic, flavorful, height to 5′, self fertile
Improved variety. 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.
Lattarulla Italian Honey Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– One of the earliest to ripen in our gardens (so far). Light green skin, very sweet.
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.
LSU O’Rourke Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– One of the top varieties from LSU breeding program, dark skin, early ripening, great flavor
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.
Samidare Pink Bush Clover
Lespedeza thunbergii -Full to Part Sun– Nitrogen fixing shrub up to 7′ tall, very showy fall flowers, suitable for “slash and drop”. Darker pink than ‘Pink Fountains’
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.
Magnolia Hardy Fig
(Ficus carica) -Full to Part Sun– Fruits on current year’s growth, Large bronze-skinned fruit
Large bronze skinned fruit with good flavor
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.
Pink Fountains Pink Bush Clover
Lespedeza thunbergii -Full to Part Sun– Nitrogen fixing shrub up to 7′ tall, very showy fall flowers, suitable for “slash and drop” Lighter pink than ‘Samidare’
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.