Fruit

Prunus armeniaca 'Blenheim'

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.

Prunus armeniaca 'Goldcot'

The 'Goldcot' apricot tree will produce juicy, tangy flavored fruits that ripen in mid-summer and are great for baking, eating, canning and drying. This tree averages at 15-20' tall and wide, but will benefit from pruning. This variety is self-pollinating, but will produce more abundant crop if pollinators are nearby.

Prunus armeniaca 'Goldcot'

The 'Goldcot' apricot tree will produce juicy, tangy flavored fruits that ripen in mid-summer and are great for baking, eating, canning and drying. This tree averages at 15-20' tall and wide, but will benefit from pruning. This variety is self-pollinating, but will produce more abundant crop if pollinators are nearby.

Aprium 'Flavor Delight'

The 'Flavor Delight' aprium is 75% apricot and 25% plum, producing a fruit that is just the right mix of sweet and tangy. These apriums are great for jams, cobblers and fresh eating. Fruits will ripen in mid-July and produce most abundant crop when cross-pollinated. Dwarf variety will average 10-15' tall and wide and can be maintained with pruning.

Prunus persica 'Arctic Glo'

The 'Arctic Glo' nectarine has the perfect balance of sugar and acidity. This deliciously sweet fruit will ripen late-June to early July and is highly recommended for home nurseries. It stays 10-12' tall and wide and is self-fertile, though it will bear larger crop when planted with other varieties.

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Flavortop'

The 'Flavortop' is a dwarf variety that produces stunning fruit with rich, red skin and sweet, yellow flesh. It bears abundantly large crops, and produces even higher yeilds when paired with other varieties. Mature height will be 12-15' tall and wide. Beatiful pink flowers emerging in early spring add seasonal interest.

Prunus persica 'Loring Dwarf'

The 'Loring' Dwarf peach averages at 8-10' high and 6-8' wide and will produce fruit that ripens mid-July into August. Fruits are large and yellow with a red blush and are great for canning, eating and freezing. This variety is self-fertile.

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'

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.

Pyrus x 'Seckel'

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.

Prunus salicina

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.

Prunus x domestica 'President'

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.

Prunus salicina 'Shiro'

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'.

Prunus domestica 'Yellow Egg'

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.