Fruit trees available 5/3/24. Mostly 34.97, Mostly semi-dwarf. Selling fast; no reserves.
Apples Except for Gala, Cortland, and Red Rome, all apple trees will need a different variety to pollinate them. The varieties that can be used for pollination are listed in parentheses after the apple description. Crabapples can also be used as pollinators.
Arkansas Black- good for baking and cooking, hard cider, keeps for 8 months, can’t pollinate other apples. Ripens in Oct. Flavor peaks after 30 days in fridge, Heirloom, white flesh, red skin turns almost black with age. ( Granny Smith, Cortland, Pink Lady, Empire, Enterprise, Freedom, Fuji, Gala, Honeygold, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Sansa)
Carolina Red June- Heirloom apple, blooms late. One of the best early ripening eating apples. Small to medium size, lovely red color, juicy. Good for baking as well. Will produce heavily every other year unless thinned soon after fruit is set. Ripens from late June into July. Occasionally reblooms for a small fall crop.(Pink Lady, Freedom, Honeycrisp, Sansa, Cinnamon Spice, Ambrosia, Red Rome)
Cinnamon Spice- Sweet apple that has a hint of cinnamon flavor. Medium sized red fruit. Can be used for eating, baking, juice, cider, and sauce. Ripens late October. (Freedom, Gala, Honeycrisp, Carolina Red June, Pink Lady, Sansa, Ambrosia, Red Rome, Empire, Freedom, Cortland )
Empire - A cross between MacIntosh and Red Delicious. Ripens mid Sept, red skin/white flesh, med sized fruit. ( Gala, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Pink Lady, Enterprise, Freedom, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeygold, Red Delicious, Sansa)
Enterprise-A newer variety, developed specifically for disease resistance. Extremely disease-resistant to apple scab, cedar apple rust and fire blight; moderate resistance to powdery mildew. Ideal for organic growers. Keeps 5-6 months if refrigerated. Red skin. Crisp and on the tart side. Good for fresh eating and baking. Ripens in late Oct. ( Gala, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Pink Lady, Empire, Freedom, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeygold, Red Delicious, Sansa)
Freedom- Exceptional disease resistance! Large bright red fruit. Good for eating, cooking, cider, and juicing. Early bearing. Ripens late September. (Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Sansa, Cinnamon Spice, Ambrosia, Red Rome, Cortland, Empire, Enterprise, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeygold, Red Delicious)
Fuji- when refrigerated, can remain fresh for 1 year, very sweet, good for fresh eating, baking, and freezing, harvest in Oct (Granny Smith, Gala, Cortland, Pink Lady, Empire, Enterprise, Freedom, Granny Smith, Honeygold, Red Delicious, Sansa)
Gala- partially self-fertile, good for fresh eating, cooking and sauce, harvest in early Oct (Fuji , Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Cortland, Pink Lady, Empire, Enterprise, Freedom, Granny Smith, Honeygold)
Granny Smith- Tart green apple, keeps for 6 months, ripens early Nov ( Fuji, Cortland, Empire, Enterprise, Freedom, Gala, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Sansa, Honeygold, Pink Lady)
Honeycrisp- ripens early Sept, great eating and baking (Freedom, Pink Lady, Sansa, Carolina Red June, Cinnamon Spice, Red Rome, Cortland, Pink Lady, Empire, Enterprise, Freedom, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeygold, Red Delicious)
HoneyGold- A cross between Golden Delicious and Haralson. Very winter hardy. Yellow skin, very sweet flavor, crisp and juicy. Good for cooking, cider, and fresh eating. Ripens late September. ( Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Gala, Cortland, Empire)
Pink Lady- Sweet-tart apple that has high sugar content. One of the main varieties used in pre-packaged apple slices as it is slow to brown. Versatile- can be used for baking, snacking, salads, or sauce. Long storage life. Ripens mid October. ( Honeycrisp, Sansa, Ambrosia, Carolina Red June, Cinnamon Spice, Freedom, Red Rome, Cortland, Empire, Enterprise, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Red Delicious)
Red Rome- Large red Heirloom apples that are crisp, juicy, mildly sweet and tangy. Good for fresh eating and cooking. Bears young. Keeps well. Ripens in October. Good disease resistance. Self -pollinating, but will set more fruit if planted near a different variety. (Pink Lady, Freedom, Honeycrisp, Carolina Red June, Cinnamon Spice, Enterprise, Gala, Red Delicious)
Sansa- A cross between Gala and Akane. Tastes very sweet, much like Gala. Good disease resistance to apple scab, mildew, and fire blight. Ripens late August-early Septenber. (Pink Lady, Freedom, Honeycrisp, Red Rome, Carolina Red June, Cinnamon Spice, Cortland, Empire, Enterprise, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeygold, Red Delicious)
Stayman Winesap- Spicy tart flavor, Good for cooking and juicing, Heirloom, can’t pollinate other apples, ripens mid Oct( Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Cortland, Pink Lady, Empire, Enterprise, Freedom, Honeygold, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Sansa )
Peaches All Peaches are self-pollinating
Belle of Georgia- Freestone. White flesh, sweet, good for fresh eating and canning. Ripens late August.
Big Red- Very large fruit, great for fresh eating and baking. Freestone. Ripens in August.
Contender- Exceptionally winter hardy with excellent disease resistance. Sweet and juicy, good for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Freestone. Ripens late Aug.
Cresthaven Peach- Good all-purpose peach. Almost fuzzless, with yellow flesh. Freestone. Ripens in mid August.
Hale Haven- One of the best canning peaches! Large, sweet, and juicy. Also good for fresh eating. Freestone. Ripens early September.
Harvester- Large, very juicy, freestone, with yellow flesh. Moderate disease resistance. Ripens late August.
Intrepid- Great for baking, fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Blooms late to avoid spring frosts. Ripens in July.
Majestic Peach- One of the largest peach varieties. Juicy, sweet, heavy bearing. Freestone. Yellow flesh. Ripens late July.
Redhaven- Wonderful for eating, canning, freezing. Is heavy bearing, blooms late. Disease resistant to leaf spot. Ripens early Aug. Freestone.
Red Skin Elberta- Large with yellow flesh. This is a cross between Red Haven and Elberta. Sweet and very juicy. Great for canning, pies, and fresh eating. Vigorous and fast growing. Frost hardy and drought resistant. Freestone. Ripens in early August.
Reliance- Considered the most winter-hardy peach! Med-large yellow flesh, sweet and mild, not tart, juicy. Freestone. Good for canning, freezing, and fresh eating. Ripens in July.
Sugar Giant- White flesh. Large 3" fruit with a mild, sweet flavor. Freestone. Good for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Vigorous growing tree. Ripens mid August.
Pears Except for Ayers, Kieffer, and Pineapple all pear trees will need a different variety to pollinate them. The varieties that can be used for pollination are listed in parentheses after the pear description. Self-pollinating varieties will produce more if planted with a pollinizer.
Ayers- Cold hardy, disease resistant, vigorous grower, heavy yielder. So sweet it’s often called “sugar pear”. Ripens mid-Aug to early Sept. Heirloom. Self-pollinating, bears a larger crop if pollinated with another variety. ( Kieffer, Moonglow, Red D’Anjou, Orient, Shinseiki, Shinsui)
Bosc- Med-large with dark yellow skin. Juicy and sweet. Great for fresh eating, baking, and drying. (Shinko, Bartlett, Red D’Anjou, Moonglow, 20th Century)
Kieffer- resistant to fire blight and pests, heavy yields, bears young, self fertile, very firm yellow pear, good for canning and cooking. Ripens mid October (Moonglow, Shinseiki, Shinsui, Ayers, Bartlett, Pineapple, Orient)
Moonglow- Disease resistant, great pollinator, red pear, sweet and juicy, not mushy. Good for eating, cooking, canning, and freezing. Ripens mid Aug ( Kieffer, Bartlett, Ayers, Shinko, Shinseiki, Shinsui, Orient, Pineapple)
Orient- Large firm fruit, yellow skin. Juicy, excellent flavor. Resistant to blight, requires little pruning. Ripens August-Sept. Good for eating, cooking, salads. (Bartlett, Moonglow, Ayers, Kieffer, Shinseiki, Shinsui)
Asian Pears 20th Century and Shinseiki are self-pollinating. Shinko, Olympic, and Shinsui are not. The varieties that can be used for pollination are listed in parentheses after the Asian pear description. Self-pollinating varieties will produce more if planted with a pollinizer.
20th Century- Medium to large fruit, sweet and crisp. Keeps well. Partially self-pollinating, ripens late August. (Bartlett, Bosc, Moonglow, Shinko, Shinsui, Pineapple)
Shinko - medium size fruit, sweet, keeps well, resistant to fire blight. ripens mid August. (Bartlett, Bosc, Moonglow, Shinsui)
Shinseiki- Self fruitful, heavy bearing and early to bear. Will produce more with a pollinator. Stores well. Ripens in mid Aug. ( Bartlett, Kieffer, Moonglow, Shinsui, Ayers, Orient, Pineapple)
Shinsui- One of the sweetest early season Asian pears. Very crisp and juicy. ( Bartlett, Kieffer, Moonglow, Shinko, Shiseiki, 20th Century, Pineapple, Orient, Ayers)
Figs Chicago Hardy- Cold Hardy. May produce figs within 2 years. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Self pollinating. It may die back in colder climates, but will recover and bear fruit on the new growth. Can be potted in large containers and brought into an unheated garage or cool basement over winter. Or if growing in the ground, wrap in burlap for the winter. Pruning is not necessary. Does not like too much water or fertilizer. Ripens in July.
Olympian- Large and sweet. Should bear fruit in 2-3 years. Self pollinating. It may die back in colder climates, but will recover and bear fruit on the new growth. Can be potted in large containers and brought into an unheated garage or cool basement over winter. Or if growing in the ground, wrap in burlap for the winter. Pruning is not necessary. Does not like too much water or fertilizer. Ripens in late July-early August.
Sold out: Pineapple pear, Bartlett pear, olympic pear, Cortland apple, red delicious apple, montmorency cherry, flame prince peach. Ambrosia apple,red d'anjou pear.