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preserves, pies and other culinary choices. Plants spread by runners. Best
grown in full sun, in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Strawberries are
either everbearing, meaning an early crop and a fall crop or spring crop
which is an early but heavy producing crop. Hardy to 0°F. $2.00
Benton - Bright red, late ripening spring crop with excellent quality.
Drought and disease resistant.
Chandler - Glossy and very firm skin and flesh on this spring crop.
Excellent flavor and does well in the Pacific Northwest.
Hood - One of the best for flavor. Known for its use in jams and preserves.
This spring crop berry is bright red with excellent flavor.
Quinault - Medium sized, firm, red berries on this everbearing plant.
Outstanding flavor. Recommended for the Pacific Northwest.
Rainier - Extra hardy, spring crop produces outstanding fruit quality.
Seascape - Everbearing, early ripening, with large, evenly shaped berries
that are red through and through. Ideal fresh or frozen.
Tillamook - High yields of very large fruit on this spring crop of berries
with excellent flavor.
Tri Star - Large everbearing, red berries with an excellent flavor. Great
for growing in hanging baskets.
Apple
Growing apple trees in the home garden can be fun and rewarding. There
are many varieties of apples but the list below are those that do very well
in the Pacific Northwest. All apple trees must be pollinized by a different
variety. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and in full sun. Do not put fertilizer
in the hole at planting time, this can burn the roots. Prune and thin
lightly on young trees. All apple varieties that we carry are semi-dwarf
and grow to 10’ tall. Hardy to -10°F. or more. $30.00
Gala - Red skin tinted with yellow streaks, covers a spicy-sweet flavor.
Ripens in early September. Medium sized, crisp, aromatic flavored
apple. Bears at a young age. Good pollinator.
Gravenstein - Very flavorful, crisp and juicy apples that do not store as
well as some varieties. Requires two pollinators and does not pollinate
other apples.
Honeycrisp - Large 3” Flourescent-red apple with a sweet-tart flavor
and a delicious texture. This apple is said to have the best crunch and is
one of the best keepers. Ripens in early September. Good pollinator.
Liberty - Medum tart, red skinned, high quality eating and cooking
apple. Flesh is crisp and juicy. Bears fruit at a young age and is a very
heavy producer. Ripens in early September. Highly disease resistant. A
great pollinator.
Zestar - A crisp and juicy apple best known for its excellent sweet tart
flavor with a hint of brown sugar. Ripens in late August to late
September. Apples remain crisp for 2-3 months in the refrigerator. Good
pollinator.
Cherry
We carry two types of cherry trees, Sweet cherries and Tart cherries.
Sweet cherries need to be pollinized by another variety. We carry semidwarf
trees that grow to 10’- 12’ tall and are hardy to -10°F. They are
exellent for eating fresh and canning. Tart cherries, also called sour or pie
cherries are easy to grow. Use the tangy fruit for baking or let it overripen
on the tree for fresh eating. Tart cherries are self-fertile and grow to 10’
tall. They bear fruit at an earlier age than sweet cherries. Hardy to -20°F.
All cherries should be planted in full sun, with good air circulation and
in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. $35.00
Bing - (Sweet) Burgundy red skin and flesh. Flesh is large, firm, very
juicy and sweet. Excellent for eating and canning. Requires a pollinator
such as Rainier. Fruit ripens in late June to mid-July.
Meteor - (Tart) Large, bright red fruit with yellow flesh. Great for pies,
jellies, and preserves. Does well in all climates. Self-fertile. Ripens in
mid to late July.
North Star - (Tart) Red skin with red flesh. Grows to 10’ tall. Bears
heavily. A meaty tart pie cherry. Self-fertile. Ripens in early July.
Rainier - (Sweet) Golden yellow skin with a red blush. Large, firm,
juicy and sweet cherry, excellent for eating and canning. A vigorous
grower. Fruit is resistant to cracking. Requires a pollinator such as Bing.
Ripens in mid-July
Stella - (Sweet) Black skin and flesh, which is very sweet and juicy.
Large sized fruit and a vigorous grower. Self-fertile, but also makes a
great pollinator. Ripens late June to early July.
Fig
Wonderful ornametals as well as fruiting plants. Large tropical looking
foliage and spreading habit. The fig varieties we carry are good for the
Pacific Northwest. Figs are self fertile and should be grown in full sun
or part shade. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Hardy to 0°F. $20.00
Brown Turkey - Very large, sweet, delicious brown figs with light
amber flesh on a small growing tree.
Conadria - Light greenish-yellow skin with pink flesh. Great used fresh
or dried.Very vigorous, long-lived tree.
Desert King - One of the most reliable varieties. Bears abundant crops
of yellowish-green fruit with delectably sweet, strawberry colored flesh.
Oregon Prolific - Medium sized tree, produces yellowish-green fruit
with white flesh. Good fresh or canned.
Texas Everbearing - Medium to large fruit with a reddish-brown skin
and reddish-pink flesh. The fruit is plump and has a mild, sweet flavor
on a small growing tree.
Filbert
The only true dwarf nut tree, these small trees produce prized yellow
catkins that cover the tree in mid-winter. They produce tasty and nutritious
nuts. Best grown in full sun. Filberts require pollinators, so choose
two varities. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy to -15°F. $20.00
Jefferson - A wonderful hazelnut selection from Oregon State University.
Features large, tasty nuts and has a high productivity. Immune to Eastern
Filbert Blight. Best pollinated by Theta.
Theta - Small to mediums sized tasty nuts. Also from the Oregon State
U. breeding program. Use Jefferson as a pollinator.
Pear
Like apples, pears must have a pollinizer of a different variety. They also
need to be planted in full sun and in an area with good air circulation.
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. We carry semi-dwarf trees that can
grow to 10’ tall. Pears ripen from the inside out, so don’t leave fruit on
the tree to long or they will become mushy. Hardy to -10°F. $35.00
Anjou - Medium to large fruit with smooth, thin, yellow-green skin.
White, very sweet flesh on a vigorous growing tree. Used for eating
fresh. Ripens best off the tree. Harvest in September. Suggest Bartlett as
a pollinizer.
Bartlett - Large, bell-shaped fruit with greenish-yellow skin and flesh
that is sweet, juicy, firm, and has a fine texture. Excellent for eating and
canning. A terrific dessert pear. Bears heavily and consistantly in late
August to early September. Suggest Anjou as a pollinator.
Twentieth Century - (Oriental Pear) - Medium to large round, yellow
skin with white flesh that is sweet, mild, and juicy. Has a more apple-like
texture. Best when tree ripened. Great for eating and for canning. Stores
well for a period of time. Ripens in mid-September. Partially self-fertile
but, suggest Bartlett for a pollinizer.
Plum
Plum trees are very easy to grow, and require very little training or pruning.
Plant in moist, but well-drained, fertile soil with organic materials
such as manure. Grow in full sun. These varieties are semi-dwarf growing
to 10’ tall. Plums are a very nutritous fruit. Although some plum
varieties are self-fertile we recommend planting 2 different varieties to
optimize fruit production. Hardy to -10°F. $35.00
Green Gage - Medium sized greenish-yellow skin with flesh that is
tender, sweet, juicy and rich in flavor. Use fresh, cooked, dried, or
canned. Ripens in mid-August to early September. Self-fertile.
Santa Rosa - A red skinned plum with gold flesh and a sweet-tart flavor.
The fruit is large and keeps well. Excellent for eating. Ripens in late July.
Requires a pollinator such as Stanley.
Prune
Prunes are rich in dietary fiber that is effective in improving digestion.
They are low in calories and contain ample amounts of vitamin C, calcium
and potassium. They are high in sugar content which makes them
wonderful for drying. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun.
Growth habit is 10’-12’ on these semi-dwarf varieties. Hardy to -10°F.
$35.00
French Petite - Small to medium, long and oval fruit with purplishblack
skins and green-yellow flesh. Very sweet and juicy. Use fresh,
dried, or for jams and preserves. Ripens in August to September. Selffertile.
Italian - Medium sized purple skin with firm, sweet flesh. Good for
fresh eating and drying. Bears heavily and consistantly. Ripens in early
September. Self-fertile.
Stanley - Oval shaped, dark blue skin with yellow, juicy, tender and
sweet flesh. Great for cooking and eating fresh. Bears heavily and is selffertile,
but works as a great pollinator. Ripens in early September.
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