Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac This handsome small specimen tree or large shrub bears creamy white flowers in large panicles in June and July. Clumps will have three or more stems. 2002 Iowa Tree of the Year.
Syringa patula - Pink Lilac in early summer you’ll find Dream Cloud™ covered in fluffy panicles of pink flowers – so much so that there’s hardly a trace of the leaves to be seen. A spectacular sight to see, these blooms measure 12” long x 9” wide! As summer wanes, cooler nights produce a rich, purple, fall color – yet another nuance that adds one more season of interest. This plant is truly a winner: more resistant to powdery mildew and root rot diseases than other lilacs on the market. Prune immediately after flowering has finished giving time for next year’s buds to set.
Syringa Minuet - Pink / Lavender Lilac Smaller than other lilac bushes, Minuet Lilac is stunning when planted as a flowering hedge, along a property border or as a backdrop for perennials. Growing 6-8 ft. tall with a 4-5 ft. spread, this deciduous shrub produces plenty of upright, light purple panicles. Blooming in late spring, the fragrant flowers attract pollinators. Tends to be deer resistant.
Syringa vulgaris alba Common White Lilac This old fashioned shrub is prized for its fragrant white flowers. Blooms typically come on in May. Deadheading can increase bloom length. The fragrant flower is known to attract butterflies. Prune after blooming has ceased.
Syringa vulgaris - Ludwig Spaeth An old cultivar developed in 1883, this is still one of the best purples available. Its panicle-like thyrses of single, red-purple flowers are produced in early June. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles.
Syringa “Bailbridget’ - First Editions Virtual Violet ® With shiny violet new leaves, deep purple stems, raspberry-purple buds and fragrant violet flowers, Virtual Violet® is aptly named. Leaf petioles remain violet well into the summer. The habit is upright instead of rounded and compact. Great choice for hedge option. Remarkably mildew-free. This is a controlled cross between Charles Joly and two outstanding National Arboretum varieties. Bred by Don Selinger, Bailey Nurseries retiree. (CBRAF)
Syringa meyeri ’Palibin’ - Dwarf Korean Lilac This dwarf variety has an excellent uniform habit and red-purple buds that open to fragrant, single, pale lilac flowers. Previously known as Syringa palibiniana, it bears profuse blooms at an early age. 2000 Gold Medal Plant Award winner. 4-5’
Syringa reticulate - ’Ivory Silk’ Japanese Lilac Tree This Sheridan Nursery selection has a sturdy, more compact, oval growth habit than Japanese tree lilac. A most attractive small flowering tree with cherry-like bark, it bears large creamy white flower clusters in early July. It will perform best in full sun. (C®) Height 25’
Populus tremuloides - Quaking Aspen A deciduous tree native to cooler areas of North America , one of several species referred to by the common name aspen. It is commonly called quaking aspen, trembling aspen, American aspen, mountain or golden aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar, popple, as well as others. Green leaves, dull beneath, become golden to yellow, rarely red, in autumn.
Sorbus decora - ‘Showy’ Mountain Ash This smaller ornamental tree is grown for its white flowers, handsome foliage, and showy red fruit. The hardiest of the species in this country, it is slow growing and resistant to disease. Own root. 20 - 25’
Diervilla lonicera - Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle Excellent for mass plantings and slopes. Foliage is free of disease and insect problems. Small yellow flowers in late spring or early summer. Does well in sandy and dry soils. Very hardy. 4’
Hydrangea paniculata - First Edition Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Now available in tree form, perfect for small landscapes or urban gardens. The enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry, held upright on red stems. They emerge creamy white in mid-summer, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. New blooms give the plant a multicolored effect in late summer and early fall. The red coloration persists for at least 3-4 weeks. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries.
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Royalty Raspberry (Rubus Royalty) A cross between a purple raspberry and a red raspberry by the Cornell Research Foundation. Combines the desirable features of both, coupling the large fruit size and plant vigor of a purple hybrid with the high fruit quality of a red raspberry. Fruit picked at the full red stage has the sweet light flavor of red raspberries. Produces outstanding jelly or jam. Insect resistant. Suckers sparingly. Has considerable hardiness and is a superior substitute for Black Raspberry.
Fallgold Raspberry (Rubus fallgold) Full of that juicy, fruity flavor we all adore, this modern take on the traditional raspberry is a proven winner in pies, muffins and tarts, as well as sauces, jams and jellies. Plus, thanks to its vigorous everbearing habit, it reliably delivers high yields of sunny yellow-gold berries from midsummer to early fall. Easy to maintain and extremely productive. It is highly recommended for the Upper South and Mountain areas of the country. Grows 6-10 ft. tall with a 4-6 ft. spread. Self-pollinating. Zones 5-9.
Black Raspberry (Rubus ‘Bristol’)Originated at the Geneva Ag. Exp. Station, New York in 1934. Fruit is black and large with attractive, fairly glossy skin. Flesh is firm. Berries have excellent quality, good flavor and ripen in mid-season. Good for canning and freezing. Canes hardy and vigorous. In Minnesota this variety is suggested for the southern third of the state.
Thornless Blackberry (Rubus ’Chester’) - Chester is a thornless and semi-erect variety of blackberry that was developed by the USDA in 1985. Medium to large berries are deep black, round and very sweet. This is a high quality and high yielding variety and will not soften or lose its color in hot weather. Reputedly an excellent variety for making blackberry wine. Late ripening.
Fort Laramie Strawberry - Super sturdy variety that does well in all parts of the country. Produces huge crops of berries and fair amount of runners. Great fresh or for jams, jellies, preserves and desserts.
Ozark Beauty Strawberry - An extremely popular Everbearing variety, Ozark Beauty is a top choice for home gardeners all over the United States! Berries are smaller than some varieties, but easy to grow and excellent right off the vine
Patriot Blueberry - Besides its excellent cold tolerance, soil versatility and value as a decorative landscape shrub, the Patriot Blueberry Plant produces large berries. Patriot is one of the earliest flowering and earliest fruiting varieties, but is sure to be enjoyed all throughout the year for its beautiful blooms in the spring and vibrant foliage, turning from dark green in the summer to a fiery orange in the winter
Jersey Blueberry (Vaccinium Jersey) This variety is a favorite for home gardeners wanting an easy to grow, heavy producing late season variety. The fruit is dark blue, small to medium in size, and very sweet in flavor. Excellent for baking. A reliable producer every year .Full sun ; zone 4-8
Northland Blueberry ( Vaccinium Northland) This cultivar was hybridized to adapt to northern Michigan. Fruit size is small, dark blue and has a wild berry flavor. Mature plants are 3-4 feet. 'Northland' has limber branches which do not break under heavy snow loads and adapts well to the sub zero climate. Great for ornamental use. Low stature and spreading growth habit make it an attractive landscape plant. Foliage is beautiful throughout the growing season.
Rainier Cherry (Prunus avium) Large, beautiful golden yellow fruit with a red blush, 'Rainier' is similar to 'Royal Ann' but larger and easier to grow in the Northwest. 'Rainier' bears abundant crops of sweet, richly flavored, firm and juicy cherries. Pollinate with Black Tartarian or Bing
Stanley Prune-Plum (Prunus ‘Stanley Prune’) Blue - European Plum, 1926. Fruit medium large, flesh greenish yellow. Produces large annual crop. Good for fresh dessert, canning, jams and jellies.
Spigold Apple Spigold apple tree produces an exceptionally high quality apple in most locations. The Spigold is a large yellow fruit with firm, juicy flesh that carries an aromatic spicy flavor. Spigold apples are best picked and stored for a few weeks for optimal flavor. The Spigold apple tree is a delicious blend of flavor of its parents. One also favored for pies. Displays some resistance to fireblight. USDA Certified Organic Considerations for Spigold USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Uses: Cider, Fresh Eating,.
Northern Spy Apple The Northern Spy Apple Tree blooms late to avoid late spring frost zaps. The large apples have green thin-skin, striped scarlet red where not shaded. The fruit is exceptionally juicy, with a crisp-tender texture. One of the best apples ever to grace a pie, yet delightful when eaten fresh.
Malus Honeycrisp Flavor is sweet but well-balanced. Excellent storage life, up to 7 months. Has been rated equal to or higher in overall quality than 'Haralson', 'Honeygold' or 'Keepsake' in winter storage trials. Ripens in late September in Minnesota and stores like a late season variety. Has become an outstanding commercial and home orchard variety because of its explosive crispness, flavor and storage life.
Holstein Apple (Malus Holstein) (Photo by CC BY-SA 2.0) An apple with a Cox-like flavour. Width 67–73 mm (2.6–2.9 in), height 67 mm (2.6 in).
Stalk 9–15 mm (0.35–0.59 in). Flesh crisp, juicy, sub acid. Pick late September. Pick mid–late October: Picking September 23–October 7. Use November–January
