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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.
Baby Cakes' is a dwarf, thornless variety that is perfect for patio pots and container gardening. It stays 3-4' tall and wide and will produce two crops of berries. Large, sweet, juicy berries will ripen in mid-July and early-September. It is self pollinating, but will produce greater yeild by having other pollinators nearby.
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 'Spring Fleece' is known for its profuse flowering of fragrant white flowers that emerge in the spring. Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. It's a great mid-sized tree, growing 12-15' tall and 15-20' wide.
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Scarlet Leader' cotoneaster is a low growing variety that is prized for its glossy green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall and its rich, red berries that persist into winter. It will reach 3-4' tall and 6-8' wide.
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 '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.
The 'Raspberry Shortcake' is a thornless variety that grows 2-3' tall and wide. Its compact nature makes it great for container gardening. Berries will ripen in late-July or early-July.
The 'Yellow Anne' variety produces sunshine colored fruit with a hint of apricot flavor. Sweet, firm berries are great for jams, tarts and salads. First crop will ripen early-July through August and second crop will ripen September through frost. Will get 4-6' tall and 3-4' wide.
