Our fruit selection page!
Preferred soil conditions:
Moist, well drained organic soil types. Small amount of clay and sand acceptable. Although they are found near water and wetter locations, Larch will do their best with no standing water for lengths of time.
Mulch after planting and water as necessary for the first year and periods of drought thereafter.
Cherry, Sweet
(Prunus avium)
Both of these sweet cherry trees require another sweet cherry cross-pollinator that blooms at the same time.
Each of these are compatible with the other.
'Black Tartarian' Sweet Cherry Tree
Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'
The 'Black Tartarian' Sweet Cherry is an heirloom variety that originated in Russia. It has a rich, berry-like flavor and large red-black fruit. Excellent for the home orchard as they are great to eat fresh and make excellent cherry pies! Heavy bearer once established. Ready to harvest in late June to early July. This tree also requires a cross-pollinator sweet cherry that blooms at the same time, such as the Rainier Sweet Cherry.
(***NOTE: As with all cherries, the flesh of the chokecherry is edible but seeds, leaves and bark are not. When ingested they can release cyanide, making them poisonous.)
Zones: 5 - 8
Growth Rate: Fast
Approximate mature size: 18' H x 10' W (on semi-dwarf)
Size available:
12' - 13' BB, 3" - 4" caliper: Price: $700.00
'Rainier' Sweet Cherry Tree
Prunus avium 'Rainier'
The 'Rainier' Sweet Cherry has heavy summer crops of large sweet, firm fruit. Golden yellow with a red blush, the fruit has white flesh and a sweet, zesty flavor. Another excellent choice for eating fresh, canning or baking! Ready to pick in late June to early July. This tree also requires a cross-pollinator sweet cherry that blooms at the same time, such as the Black Tartarian Sweet Cherry.
(***NOTE: As with all cherries, the flesh of the chokecherry is edible but seeds, leaves and bark are not. When ingested they can release cyanide, making them poisonous.)
Zones: 4 - 8
Growth Rate: Fast
Approximate mature size: 18' H x 10' W (on semi-dwarf)
Size available:
12' - 13' BB, 3" - 4" caliper: Price: $700.00
Pear, European
(Pyrus communis)
All of these European Pear varieties are considered self-pollinating or partial self-pollinating. Although they will set fruit on any one of these trees by themselves, it is best to pair it with at least one cross-pollinator. You will end up with a larger crop. All of the varieties listed here are compatible with one another as cross-pollinators.
'Colette' Pear Tree
(Pyrus communis 'Colette')
'Colette' is an everbearing, disease resistant and partially self-fertile pear that sets flowers and fruits over several months. This makes it a great choice as a pollinator for other varieties as well. Its fruit is similar to 'Bartlett' pears, with yellow and pink tinged skin and smooth, white flesh. Aromatic and grit free its excellent for eating fresh and retains that flavor if canned! Harvest in mid-late September.
Zones: 4 - 8
Growth Rate: Moderate/Fast
Approximate mature size: 16' H x 10' W (on semi-dwarf)
Size available:
10' - 11' BB, 2.5" caliper: Price: $700.00
'Honeysweet' Pear Tree
(Pyrus communis 'Honeysweet')
'Honeysweet' is another disease resistant variety that is self-pollinating. As with any self-pollinating fruit it will produce an even better crop if cross-pollinated with another variety. Its fruit is smooth and sweet like honey when fully ripe! Excellent choice for fresh eating or canning. Harvest in late August through mid-September.
Zones: 5 - 8
Growth Rate: Moderate/Fast
Approximate mature size: 16' H x 10' W (on semi-dwarf)
Size available:
8' - 9' BB, 2" caliper: Price: $600.00
'Bartlett' Pear Tree
(Pyrus communis 'Bartlett')
The most popular pear variety, the 'Bartlett' Pear sets the standard for all others! This one is also partially self-pollinating. It produces a large, yellow-russet fruit with smooth and juicy flesh. Perfect for eating fresh, canning or preserves. Favored for preserves and cooking because of their firm flesh that holds its flavor. Ripens in late August through mid-September.
Zones: 5 - 8
Growth Rate: Fast
Approximate mature size: 18' H x 12' W (on semi-dwarf)
Size available:
8' - 9' BB, 1.75" caliper: Price: $600.00
10' - 11' BB, 2.5" caliper: Price: $700.00
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