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The 'Blenheim' variety is famous in California for its production of sweet, aromatic fruit that is great for canning and drying. Produces fruit that will ripen in mid-late July depending on the climate. Will average at 10-15' tall and wide, but pruning is suggested to maintain its smaller size. Great pollinator for other apricot varieties.
The 'Dunstan' chesnut bears heavy crops of large, sweet nuts that are great for eating, baking and roasting. This variety is a combination fo the American and Chinese chesnut and is resistant to chesnut blight. This tree will average at 30-50' tall and 15-20' wide. Fruit will ripen mid-September through October.
The Chinese fringe tree is a stunning specimen for both small and large yard spaces. It grows 15-20' tall and 20-25' wide, offering lots of shade for outdoor seating spaces. In late spring, the tree will be covered in white, elongated flowers that contrast against dark green foliage and have been known to glow in the moonlight.
Fringetree. The fringetree produces large, fragrant clusters of creamy-white blooms in late spring. This tree is quite striking when in bloom and makes a great specimen plant. It has a broad habit and will reach 15-30' tall and wide at maturity.
The 'Moonglow' produces large, red-blushed fruit with a soft, juicy texture. Harvest will ripen in mid-September and crop will be more abundant when this tree is paired with other pear varieties, like 'Bartlett' and 'Seckel'. Dwarf variety will get 8-10' tall and wide.
The 'Seckel' produces small, dessert pears that are super sweet with a hint of spice. These sweet, juicy fruits are often used in cooking, canning and fresh eating. This variety gets 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Harvest will ripen mid-September.
The 'Methley' produces large clusters of sweet, purple-red plums that are great for fresh eating, cooking and preserves. This variety is a heavy producer and is quite disease resistant. Will get 10-12' tall and wide and fruit will ripen in mid-July. Fragrant white flowers emerge in early spring, adding seasonal interest.
The 'President' plum is popular among commercial growers due to its vigorous growth rate and heavy fruit production. This variety produces large clusters of dark blue fruit with a juicy, yellow fresh that are great for baking and preserving. Fruits will ripen in mid-August. Semi-dwarf variety gets 10-12' tall and wide. Dwarf will reach 6-8' tall and wide.
The 'Shiro' produces large clusters of bright yellow plums with a juicy, rich flesh. This variety is a heavy producer, with fruit ripening late-July through mid-August. This variety reaches 12-15' tall and wide, but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. Does well when pollinated by other varieties, like the 'Redheart' and 'Methley'.
This dwarf variety produces golden yellow, egg-shaped plums. These plums are generally used for cooking, but their delicious honey flavor and tangy skin make them great for canning, jamming and fresh eating. This variety gets 8-10' tall and wide.
