The Balaton Tart Cherry originated in Hungary in 1970 and was introduced to the U.S. market in 1984. It's fruit is known for being a beautiful dark burgundy with a sweet-tart flavor. This variety is not as cold hardy as some tart cherry varieties but can be planted confidently in Michigan. Also while this variety is self-fertile it produces exceptionally well when planted in the vicinity of sweet cherry varieties.
Bosc Pear (Golden Russet)
Regular price
$22.00
This tree needs a pollinator.
The Bosc Pear was first discovered in the early 1800s. They grow up to 12 feet high and takes 4 to 7 years to bear their gourd-shaped fruit. They require full sun for production.
In 1987 the Cameo Apple was found amidst an orchard of Red Delicious apples in Washington. Since then it has been one of the most sought after varieties on the market. Cameo holds its shape well when cooked and is slow to brown when sliced making it an excellent all around variety.
Cortland Apple
Regular price
$22.00
This tree needs a pollinator.
The Cortland apple was developed in 1898 by Professor S.A. Beach at Cornell University’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York. It was first distributed in 1915. Over the next decade it quickly became one of the more popularly produced apples in New York State and won many awards including the Wilder medal of the American Pomological Society. Today, the Cortland apple ranks as the 12th most commonly commercially produced apple in the US. Cortland trees are known for their ability to thrive in cold weather and can be found growing in apple growing regions on the east coast, Washington State, Oregon, and Quebec and Ontario in Canada. They are also grown in France and Poland. Cortland apples are medium to large in size, and often rather flat in shape. They are bright red and covered with dark red streaks; often they are capped with a green blush. Their crisp, finely-grained white flesh is exceptionally juicy with a sharp, sweet-tart, vinous flavor.
Fuji Apple
Regular price
$22.00
This tree needs a pollinator.
The Fuji apple was developed in the early 1930’s by the Tohoku Research station in Fujisaki, Aomori, Japan. Marketed in 1962, this variety is a cross between the Red Delicious and the old Virginia Ralls Genet. Blooming in mid-April, these trees can reach up to 12 to 14 feet high but require full sun.
The Gala apple is native to New Zealand and was first developed in the 1930’s. It is a cross between Golden Delicious and Kidds Orange Red apples. It was first introduced to the U.S. in 1974.
These apples are known for their consistently sweet flavor. The tree reaches heights up 15 to 20 feet in the semi-dwarf stage. It requires full sun and produces well in zones 5 through 10. It was designated the official state fruit of West Virginia on February 20, 1995.
Originating in Australia, the Granny Smith apple was named after Maria Ann Smith. These trees will reach heights up to 14 feet and is a strong, limbed tree making it easier to manage. They have a higher acid content which helps maintain its color after being prepared for fruit trays or salads.
EMLA 106, semi-dwarf rootstock
HardiRed Nectarine
Regular price
$24.00
This tree does not need a pollinator.
SEED, standard rootstock
HardiRed Nectarine is a vigorous and productive tree that bears loads of deep -red skinned nectarines with a delicious, sweet yellow flesh. It's flavor surpasses anything you will ever buy in supermarket. HardiRed nectarines are superb for eating fresh, desserts, canning or preserves. Any fruit we do not devour when fresh...we just freeze the slightly stewed flesh( no sugar or thickeners) for our winter enjoyment. Productive, reliable and carefree. This variety is disease-resistant (especially to bacterial spot and brown rot) making it easy to grow, and it is very productive — thin the bountiful fruit crop for bigger nectarines. Fruits feature firm, yellow, flavorful flesh.
SELF-POLLINATING ZONE 4-5 or colder if protected from winter winds
Nova Spy Apple
Regular price
$22.00
Malus domestica
Nova Spy is an Improved version of the popular Northern Spy variety that was developed in Nova Scotia in the 1980's. One of Nova's most desirable traits is that it fruits in just 3-5 years compared to it's cousin which can take 10.
Seckel Pear
Regular price
$22.00
Pyrus Communis
The Seckel Pear is small, very sweet variety believed to be named after the Pennsylvanian farmer who discovered it in the 18th century. It was grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and was one of his favorite fruits. The Seckel pear produces best when paired with another variety.
Skeena Sweet Cherry
Regular price
$24.00
Prunus avium
*Self-pollinating*
MAZZARD
Standard rootstock
Developed in British Columbia, Skeena is a sweet, kidney-shaped cherry with a dark red-to-black skin and dark red flesh. The fruit is very firm and appears to have good tolerance to rain-induced cracking. The upright-to-spreading, self-fertile tree is precocious and consistently productive. This cherry can be harvested in early June. Once planted most cherry trees take 4 to 6 years to be productive.
Stanley Plum
Regular price
$24.00
Prunus domestica
Self-fertile
Myro rootstock, standard rootstock
Stanley plums are medium to large, oval, dark blue fruits with a European freestone with yellow-green flesh. This tree is a heavy annual producer. This variety is ideal for drying, fresh eating, and canning.
