An old selection from the famous and prolific plant breeder Luther Burbank. His namesake Chilean Guava was selected for its larger, sweeter berries and prolific crops. Still an excellent variety for the home garden and it’s fun to have a little piece of horticultural history growing in your backyard.

A very attractive shrub, Chilean Guava produces profuse, fragrant, small white flowers followed by pretty red berries. Sweet with a sprightly, Guava-like flavor and fragrance. Fruit are delicious for fresh eating and for making jams and jellies. Makes a nice container plant and can be brought inside when severe cold threatens.

Latin Name: Ugni molinae
Site and Soil: Guava likes 1/2 day to full sun in cooler regions, partial shade in hot regions, and well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 10º F, possibly lower once established.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-4 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: May-June
Ripening Time: October
Taste: Sweet/sweet-tart
Fruit Skin: Bright red
Flower Color: White
Yield: 1-2 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 8
Sunset Western Zone: 14-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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A unique lime species that is perhaps most famous for its use in key lime pies, but is very versatile and can be used in cocktails, juices and all sorts of different dishes. The fruits are less juicy than some limes but are quite flavorful, aromatic and slightly bitter, adding a complex flavor to whatever they are used in.

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Latin Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Flying Dragon is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit procuction. Trees grown on Flying Dragon will rarely exceed 5 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 30° F. We recommend bringing into a well-lit and protected location in early fall before frost.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft.
Taste: Aromatic, tart
Fruit Skin: Greenish-yellow
Fruit Flesh: Greenish-yellow
Bloom Time: Year-round.
Ripening Time: Winter
Yield: 40+ fruit
Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct).
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
USDA Zone: 10

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A brown turkey type fig that is extremely productive with very large figs. The flavor on Bayernfeige Violetta is fantastic when grown in an area with dry summers and allowed to ripen fully. Produces both a breba and main crop and figs are similar in look and flavor to the many types of brown turkey figs.

One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!

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Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Hardiness: Hardy to 0° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-15 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: Sugary honey figginess
Fruit Skin: Brown to violet
Fruit Flesh: Amber
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: Breba: July-August, Main Crop: September-October
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted, as even the national germplasm repository for figs maintained by the USDA has Fig Mosaic Virus. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7a

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A uniquely shaped fig that is very squat with a flat bottom and a unique color and taste. We’ve been impressed with how early ripening this delicious fig is. It apparently hails from Zadar, Croatia and was distributed by the since closed Belleclare Nursery in New York. Produces a nice breba crop and a productive main crop.

One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!

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Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: Very complex sweetness of honey and berry flavors
Fruit Skin: Varies from green with a purple blush to an almost irridescent purple black
Fruit Flesh: Strawberry red
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: Late July – October
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted, as even the national germplasm repository for figs maintained by the USDA has Fig Mosaic Virus. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7

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Sapphire Cascade Blueberry is a unique blueberry selection that grows as a cascading or weeping bush making it a great choice for edible hanging baskets or as a groundcover in a sunny location. Berries are large, juicy and sweet and the harvest is even easier when you’re picking them from a hanging basket on your porch! Foliage takes on a brilliant red in the winter and leaves hold on through most of the year.

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Latin Name: Vaccinium hybrid
Site and Soil: Blueberry bushes like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production..
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 35° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 1-2 ft. by about 2-3 ft. wide
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: July
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Size: Large
Texture: Firm
Yield: 3-5 lbs.
Care: Blueberries prefer acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5). Fertilize in early spring with a granular or liquid acid fertilizer. In late winter prune out any dead branches. After harvest, prune non fruit-bearing branches, leaving new branches to fruit the following season.
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 5

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Beautiful, tasty and easy to grow, this new columnar variety is a great addition to any landscape. Following the striking, spring display of snow-white flowers, White Icicle Columnar Apple Tree bears abundant crops of large, flavorful, light green fruit with crisp, bright-white flesh. Space-saving and compact, While Icicle is disease-resistant and happy in the ground or in a container on the deck or patio.

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Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Rootstock Description: M-111
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Taste: Juicy and sweet
Fruit Skin: light green, white
Fruit Color: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 50+ fruit
Pests & Diseases: Very resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Northcountry Half-High Blueberry is a medium sized berry with a pleasant aroma and sweet flavor. This hardy blueberry is capable of withstanding harsh conditions and is a reliable producer for commercial production.

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Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Site and Soil: Blueberries prefer full sun, well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to -35° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 1.5 – 2 ft tall by 3 ft wide. Upright and robust growth habit.
Bloom Time: March-April
Ripening Time: July
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Size: Medium
Texture: Firm
Care: Blueberries prefer acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5). Fertilize in early spring with a granular or liquid acid fertilizer. In late winter prune out any dead branches. After harvest, prune non fruit-bearing branches, leaving new branches to fruit the following season.
Yield: 2-7 lbs
USDA Zone: 3-7

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Growing only 4-6 feet in height, the Petite Negra Fig (Little Black Fig), is the perfect fruit tree for your patio or sunny living room. Producing medium sized fruit with a black skin and deep red, juicy sweet flesh, twice a year make this a must own for fig lovers.

One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!

Click here to read our Fig Growing Guide.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 4-6 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: Juicy sweet
Fruit Skin: Black skin
Fruit Flesh: Deep red
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: late July – early August
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted, as even the national germplasm repository for figs maintained by the USDA has Fig Mosaic Virus. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7

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Also referred to as the Osborne Prolific, the Neverella Fig Tree does very well in cool coastal climates. Neverella has brown skin with an opalescent flesh. It is delicious eaten fresh, canned, or preserved. This medium sized fig is another great option for container gardening and can even handle some shade.

One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tender, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!

Click here to read our Fig Growing Guide.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fruitful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Brown
Fruit Flesh: Opalescent
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Ripening Time: Late July – early August
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted, as even the national germplasm repository for figs maintained by the USDA has Fig Mosaic Virus. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7

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Scarlet Sentinel Columnar Apple Tree M-111 dense clusters of bright white flowers are followed by many tightly spaced and very large, greenish-yellow fruit with an attractive red blush. Very juicy and sweet, Scarlet Sentinel ripens in mid to late September and can be stored until February. Scarlet Sentinel is the most compact of the three varieties we offer, and has a medium-low chill hour requirement of 500 hours. Perfect for container gardening or those with tight spaces.

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Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Rootstock Description: M-111
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Taste: Juicy and sweet
Fruit Skin: Greenish-yellow fruit with red blush
Fruit Color: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 50+ fruit
Pests & Diseases: Scarlet Sentinel is very resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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