Retail listings 2011 by USDA zone, as of - Cistus Nursery
Retail listings 2011 by USDA zone, as of - Cistus Nursery
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<strong>Retail</strong> <strong>listings</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>, <strong>as</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sept 5 - ple<strong>as</strong>e check for current availability<br />
Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’<br />
Ancient Asian selection <strong>of</strong> the bitter orange with lovely twisted stems & wicked thorns. Extremely hardy<br />
(-20F), deciduous citrus, best in winter when the green stems and huge thorns are exposed and large orange<br />
fruits hang on. In spring, white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plant in containers for the most drama; in the<br />
ground for e<strong>as</strong>iest care. 10 ft in time... a long time. Extremely frost hardy, to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
6in @ $14 Rutaceae<br />
Potentilla nepalensis 'Melton Fire' nepal cinquefoil<br />
Charming, small perennial, to only 18-24" tall and wide, with strawberry like leaves and, beginning in early<br />
summer, lots <strong>of</strong> mauve flowers with rose centers. Can be sheared after blooming to refresh the foliage and<br />
encourage new blooms. Best in sun to part shade with regular summer water. Not fussy about soil. Frost<br />
hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
4in @ $4 Rosaceae<br />
Prunus andersonii desert peach<br />
Small, deciduous shrub in the rose family, to 3-6 ft tall and wide, with small, gray leaves and an open,<br />
sprawling habit. Blooms in early spring, producing abundant rose-pink flowers, very striking. Found in the<br />
E<strong>as</strong>tern Sierra/C<strong>as</strong>cades into the Great B<strong>as</strong>in, these love sun and lean, well-drained soil with summer water for<br />
the first year and none thereafter. Freeze hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5, or possibly lower.<br />
1g @ $18 Rosaceae<br />
Prunus domestica ‘Green Gage’<br />
Sweet, medium-sized plum with greenish yellow skin and amber flesh. A self-fertile fruit tree for full sun<br />
with regular water. Grows 12-15ft tall and is hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>s 5 on up.<br />
7g @ $57 Rosaceae<br />
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinseiki' shinseiki <strong>as</strong>ian pear<br />
Self-fruiting <strong>as</strong>ian pear. A handsome, deciduous, medium tree, possibly to 30’ over time. Flowers in late<br />
winter to early spring are follwoed <strong>by</strong> pale yellow, smooth fruit with white flesh that is sweet, firm, crisp, and<br />
juicy. This early-ripening variety should be read to eat in late August to mid-September. Very good quality<br />
fruit with an excellent storage life <strong>of</strong> 7 to 8 months. Full sun and regular water. Hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
7g @ $57 Rosaceae<br />
Quercus chrysolepis SBH 7192<br />
And extremely handsome, evergreen oak, native from southern Oregon south into Mexico and Baja<br />
California, this form from acorns collected at the confluence <strong>of</strong> the Trinity and New Rivers in Northern<br />
California. A tall, v<strong>as</strong>e-shaped tree, to 30 ft or so in your lifetime; taller over its very long lifespan. Extremely<br />
drought tolerant making it an excellent street tree. Somewhat shrub<strong>by</strong> in its youth but worth the extra care to<br />
encourage leader growth. Plant in bright light in deep soil and enjoy! Frost hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
1g @ $15 Fagaceae<br />
<strong>Cistus</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com<br />
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