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The 'Bluecrop' is a cold-hardy, disease resistant variety that produces abundant crops of large berries. Fruits will ripen in mid-July and are great for preserves, baking, freezing and fresh eating. This variety gets 4-6' tall and wide and will produce a larger crop when planted with other vareities. Does best in organically rich soil.
The 'Blueray' produces large, firm berries with extra sweetness, making them great for fresh eating and baking. Fruit will ripen mid-July, and this variety will bear a larger crop when paired with other pollinators. Can get up to 6-8' tall and wide, but can be pruned in late winter to maintain a managable size. The 'Blueray' is a great pollinator for other varieties. Does best in organically rich soil.
Duke' is a late bloomer and early-ripener, producing beatiful pinkish-white flowers in late spring and large, flavorful berries that ripen late-May to early-June. It produces consistently abundant crops and flourishes when paired with other pollinating varieties. This plant will reach 4-6' tall and wide and its extremely large berries have been known to grown as large as a quarter. Their tangy-sweet flavor makes them great for fresh eating, preserves and baking.
Hummingbird' is a summersweet that will reach 3-4' tall and wide and is great for small garden spaces and low hedging. It produces large clusters of white, fragrant blooms during the summer that attract lots of beneficial pollinators.
Compact Inkberry. The 'Compact' inkberry keeps a dense, rounded habit, growing 4-6' tall and wide. It is a slow grower and can easily be pruned back if desired. This variety can handle full sun or part shade and does well in moist soils, making this a great option for foundation areas that retain water. Black berries will appear in fall and persist through winter when paired with a pollinator, such as the 'Nordic'.
The 'Densa' inkberry is a larger variety that will reach 8-10' tall and wide at maturity. It has a dense growth habit and can withstand full sun to part shade.
Nordic Inkberry. The 'Nordic' is a male variety that is used to pollinate female inkberry. It has a dense, rounded growth habit and will reach 3-4' tall and wide at maturity. Deep, green foliage keeps its luster through the seasons.
Shamrock Compact Inkberry. This compact form of the native inkberry has lustrous dark green leaves. It is a slow growing, evergreen shrub that will reach 3-4' tall and wide. Tolerates wet sites. Excellent for foundation planting and hedging.
The 'Jim Dandy' is a male pollinator for early-flowering, female winterberry. It will not produce berries, but has rich-green foliage. It will reach 6-8' tall and wide. Plant one for ever five females in the area.
Winterthur' has white flower clusters that bloom in late spring, followed by clusters of berries that change color as they ripen. Dark-green leaves turn dark, purplish-red in the fall. Keeps an upright habit, reaching 6-10' tall and 5-6' wide.
