Fruit Trees

- All the fruiting trees which we sell are grown here on the farm. Trees are either grafts of our own stock or bareroot purchased from larger wholesale nurseries and private collectors.
- We have a NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Nursery Growers License.
- Availability of plant stock is subject to change as we receive orders.
- Plant stock availability on the website will be updated every Monday.
- At this time we do not offer shipping or delivery of potted plants.
- Plant orders are available for pickup by appointment only on the farm or at farmers market after May 15th 2023.
- We ask that all appointments please be made at least 3 days prior to the date of pickup.
- In the case of crop failure for any plant/product ordered, we will refund the full price of the plant/product.
- Once the plant/product is picked up we cannot accept returns/exchanges.
- If there is an issue with the plant please contact us at ortfarmilyfarm.com. Please also allow up to 1 week for us to look into the matter and reply .
- For any questions on the plants or ordering, please feel free to reach out to us at 607-583-2467 or [email protected]
Apples
Apples
These are the following varieties of apple trees we carry in 2 gal pots:
Crimson Crisp - H: 15-20 ft (Semi Dwarf Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Crimson colored apples with sweet yellow flesh. Apples ripen early to mid-September and are good for cider, eating fresh, juice, storage. Also, apples can be stored for up to 4-6 months. Note: The variety was developed by the Rutgers Fruit Research and Development Center in 1971. It was released in 2005 and was under license propagation by Adams County Nursery. The parentage of this apple includes the apple varieties of Crandal, Edgewood, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Melba, and Rome. Also, trees need to be planted with another variety of apple that blooms/ripen around the same time for pollination. Zone: 5-8.
Fuji - H: 15-20ft (Semi Dwarf), W: N/A, Sun: Fall, Fruit: Apples are yellow green with pink/red blush. The flesh of the apples is white and crisp, juicy and sweet. Fruit can be used in baking, cooking, and for juice. Note: This variety was developed in the 1930s by the Tohoku Fruit Tree Research Station in Morioka, Japan from Red Delicious and Ralls Janet Apples. Zone: 4-8.
Mountain Rose - H: 30 ft (Sproutfree® Apple Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Green apples that have a orange/red blush and dark red flesh that is sweet/tart. Apples ripen in early September and are good for baking, juicing, salads, and sauce. Note: Variety discovered by Bill Schulz near Airlie, OR. Best pollinators for this variety include Arkansas Black, Enterprise, Empire, Jonathan, Liberty, Mutsu, Wealthy, Winesap, and more. Zone: 4.
Nothern Spy - H: 15-20 ft (Geneva 210 Semi Dwarf Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Red/green apples with thin skin and sweet/tart flavor. Fruit ripens October through November are good cooking, fresh eating, and storage. In fact, apples keep in storage for up to 5 months. Note: Variety originated in East Bloomfield, NY in the 1800's. Good pollinators for this variety include Black Oxford, Enterprise, Ginger Gold, GoldRush, Golden Delicious, Kingston Black, Red Delicious, Winter Banana and more. Zone: 4-8.
Redlove Calypso (M7 Semi-dwarf rootstock, grafted) - H: 12-16ft, W: 14ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Red fruit with a dark red flesh that is aromatic and sweet. Fruit ripens in late September - early October and is good for cider making and storage, The fruit also has 30-40% higher anthocyanins (pigments that have possible antioxidant effects) than average apple varieties, Note: Apple scab and powdery mildew resistant. Developed by Markus Kobelt in Switzerland, Zone: 3.
Redlove Era (M7 Semi-dwarf rootstock, grafted) - H: 12-16ft (M-7 Semi dwarf rootstock), W: 14ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Red with red flesh that is crisp and juicy with a hint of tartness. Good for eating fresh, juice, and long storage, Note: Very disease resistant and productive, Zone: 3.
Shipping unavailable for potted plants. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Apricots
Apricots
These are the following varieties of apricots we carry in 2 gal:
Harcot - H: 15-20ft, W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large yellow/orange apricots with red blush and have freestone, juicy and sweet flesh. Fruit good for canning, cooking, and freezing. Note: Variety is a late bloomer and avoids frost damage. Trees bloom pink flowers and are resistant to brown rot and perennial canker. The variety was also developed in Canada in 1977s. Self-fertile as well. Zone: 5-7.
Harogem - H: 12-15ft, W: 12-15ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Small to medium size orange fruit with red blush. Fruits are good for canning, cooking, and eating fresh. Note: The variety was developed by Richard Layne at the Canadian Agricultural Research Station in Harrow, Ontario. Also, variety is self-fertile but good pollinator for other varieties such as the Harlayne. Zone: 4-8. Sold Out for 2023.
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Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Cherries, Sour
Cherries, Sour
Montmorency - H: 8-18 ft, W: 10-20ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Medium to large bright red fruits with yellow tart flesh. Fruit ripens in July and is good for baking and preserves. Note: This variety is originally from Montmorency Valley of France. Trees are self-fertile, but trees have an increased yield when planted with another sour cheery tree. Zone: 4-7
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Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Cherries, Sweet
Cherries, Sweet
These are the following sweet cherry varieties we carry in 2 gal pots:
Black York (R) - H: 10-20ft, W: 10-20, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large dark red cherries that are sweet. Fruit ripens in July and is good for canning and freezing. Note: This variety isa good pollinator for other varieties of sweet cherries such as Kristin, Sam, Stella, and Ulster. Also, these trees need to be planted with other varieties of sweet cherries for pollination. Fruit is spilt resistant as well. Zone: 5-7.
Lapins - H: 8-25ft, W: 15ft, Fruit: Large dark red cherries up to an inch in diameter that are sweet. Note: This variety was developed by crossing Stella and Van sweet cherry varieties at the Pacific Agr-Food Research Station in Canada. It was named after Professor Karlis Lapins who helped to developed it. Tis variety needs another sweet cherry variety as a pollinator. Zone: 5-8.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pick up of potted plants available on farm after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Cherry Plum
Cherry Plum
Nadia - H: 30 ft (Prunus myrobalan Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Plums with dark red/purple skin and flesh. Fruit are sweet and juicy, and tastes like cherries mixed with plums and ripens in August. Note: A cross between Black Amber Asian plum and a Australian dark cherry strain developed in Australia. Needs a pollinator like Santa Rosa plum. Zone: 4/5. Pot size: 2 gal.
Shipping of potted plants unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm after May 15th.
Citrus
Citrus
These are the following type of citrus which we will be offering in 1 gal pots:
Bearss Lime - H: 3-5ft (own roots), W: N./A, Sun: Part to full outside and well-lit when inside, Fruit: Large yellow/green fruit that are almost seedless. Fruit is juicy and tends to ripen late winter/early spring. Note: Self-fertile but pollination indoors can be assisted by hand with paintbrushes. Also, plants must be brought in during winter months in this Northern climate. Zone: 9. Sold out for 2023
Borneo Rangpur or Rangpur Lime or Mandarin Lime - H: 4-5ft (Flying Dragon Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Part to full outside and well-lit when inside, Fruit: Orange Mandarin like fruit with juice that tastes like that of limes and lemons. Juice can be used the same as lime juice in beverage, cooking, and desserts. Note: Self-fertile but pollination indoors can be assisted by hand with paintbrushes. Also, plants must be brought in during winter months in this Northern climate. Zone: 8b. Sold out for 2023
Seville Sour Orange - H: 3-5ft (Flying Dragon Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Sun: Part to full outside and well-lit when inside, Fruit: Large, bright orange, tart, and round fruit. Fruit is good for juice and marmalades. Also, fruits ripen late winter/early spring. Note: Self-fertile but pollination indoors can be assisted by hand with paintbrushes. Also, plants must be brought in during winter months in this Northern climate. Zone: 9. Sold out for 2023
Sudachi Hybrid Yuzu - H: 4-5ft (Flying Dragon Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Part to full outside and well-lit when inside, Fruit: Pear shaped golf ball size green fruits that produces spicy juice. Juice and rind are used in Japanese cooking and desserts. Note: A cross between Yuzu and a unknown Japanese citrus. Self-fertile but pollination indoors can be assisted by hand with paintbrushes. Also, plants must be brought in during winter months in this Northern climate. Zone: 7. Sold out for 2023
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Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Hawthorn
Hawthorn
H: 10-30ft, W: 10-30ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Various shades from dark red to rusty orange. Note: These are wild dug from our farm. Zone: 4-7. Pot size: 2 gal.
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Mulberries
Mulberries
We carry the following varieties of mulberries in 1 gal pots:
Girardi - H: 8-12ft, W: 8-12ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large long black fruit that are flavorful and similar to taste of an Illinois Everbearing (Concord grape flavor with a tang). Fruit ripens in June through July. Note: Dwarf variety from a natural selection and introduced by Girardi Nursery in O'fallen, IL, not as hardy as other varieties of mulberries, diseases and pest resistant, and self-fertile. Zone: 5-8.
Trader - H: 35ft, W: 35ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: One and half inch black berries that have a tart flavor similar to blackberries and ripen July through September. Fruit can be used for drying, desserts, eaten fresh, juice, preserves, tea, and wine. Note: Tree was brought to Oriska, North Dakota from Germany by William Trader, very cold hardy, and long lived as the original tree is 125 years old. Disease and pest resistant, including resistant to Spotted Wing Drosophila. Zone: 3-7.
Shipping of potted plants unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Mulberries - Grafted
Mulberries - Grafted
There are the following varieties of grafted mulberries that we carry in 1.5/2 gal pots:
Collier - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: 1- to 3-inch-long black fruit. Note: Found growing in Maine. Zone: 5-8.
Galiciga - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Sweet black fruit. Note: Ukrainian variety. Zone: 5b. Sold Out
Illinois Everbearing - H: 15-35ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: One and half inch long black fruit that ripen from June until fall. Fruit is good for baked goods, jam, pies, and more. Zone: 4a - 9a. Sold Out
Kequan - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: N/A. Note: Korean variety of mulberry. Zone: 6.
Lawson Dawson - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Black fruit ripens over a long period of time. Note: Found by Lucky Pittman in Kentucky. Zone: 4.
Northrup - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Black tasty fruit. Zone: 4-9.
Rupps Romanian - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Two inch long black fruit that are sweet and low in acid. Zone: 5.
Shaker Village - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Black tasty fruit. Note: Everbearing variety found in Vermont. Zone: 4. Sold Out
Shelli - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Sweet, aromatic black fruit. Note: Disease resistant variety from Ukraine. Zone: 5b.
Tehama - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large white fruit that are 2-3 inches long by 0.5 inches wide that are sweet and succulent. Fruit is good for feeding chickens and ducks. Note: Variety originally from Tehama County in California. Zone: 7-9. Sold Out
Thompson - H: 30-60ft, W: 20-40ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Long black fruit. Zone: N/A.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Pawpaws - Grafted
Pawpaws - Grafted
These are the following types of grafted pawpaw trees which we carry in 5.5-inch band pots:
Allegheny (R) - H: 12-15ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Green fruits with creamy yellow flesh. Large fruits that can weigh up to 0.5 lb each. Fruits are sweet and rich in flavor with a hint of citrus. Note: This is a Neil Peterson variety and requires another variety or seedling type for pollination. Zone: 5-8.
KSU Atwood (TM) - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Green fruits that can weigh up to 0.25 to 0.5 lbs. Fruit has a yellow creamy flesh that is creamy, flavorful, and sweet. The fruit ripens in September - October. Note: This variety is said to have higher disease resistance than other varieties of pawpaw. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9.
KSU Benson (TM) - H: 15-20ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Green round fruit that delicious and flavorful. Fruits ripen in September to October. Note: This variety is a heavy producer of fruit and also a recent release from the breeding program at Kentucky State University. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-8.
KSU Chapell (TM) - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large green/yellow fruits with a sweet tropical flavor and thick texture. Fruit ripens September to October. Note: This variety is most recent release from the breeding program at Kentucky State University and said to be a very vigorous grower compared to other varieties. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-8.
Mango - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large yellow/green fruit with some brown russeting. Fruits have orange/yellow flesh that tastes like vanilla custard. The fruits are good for baking, canning, and cooking. Also, fruit ripens in October. Note: Trees are vigorous growers. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-8.
Maria's Joy - H: 12-15ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Medium to large kidney shaped fruits that are green/yellow in color. Fruits have yellow flesh and a good taste. Also, fruit ripens in September/October. The fruit of this variety is said to average between 8 and 14 oz in weight and was the 2012 winner of the "Biggest Pawpaw Contest" at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival. Note: This variety is a cross between the Davis and Prolific varieties of pawpaw that was bred by Jerry Lehman of Indiana. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-8.
NC-1 - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large yellow/green fruit with yellow flesh that is flavorful and sweet. Fruit ripens in September/October. Also, fruit has high flesh to seed ratio. Note: A Canadian variety that is noted for early ripening. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5a-9b.
Pennsylvania Golden - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Green/yellow fruit with yellow/orange flesh that is sweet and juicy. The flesh of the fruit also has a tangy tropical flavor. Fruit ripens in September and is earlier in ripening than other pawpaw varieties. Note: This is a variety that is good for cooler regions like Northern PA, New York State and Southern Canada. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9. Sold out for 2023.
Potomac (R) - H: 12-15ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large green/yellow fruit with yellow flesh that have a banana like taste. Texture of the fruit is firm and smooth. Fruits have low seed content of around 4% of the fruit. Note: This is a Neil Peterson variety and requires another variety or seedling type for pollination. Zone: 5a-9b.
Prolific - 12-25ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large green fruit that are sweet and tasty. Fruit ripens September to October, and an early ripening variety. Note: Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9.
Rebecca's Gold - H: 12-15ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large green fruit with sweet and rich flavor. Fruit ripens in September/October. Note: This variety was selected in the 1970s in California. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9.
Shenandoah (TM) - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large green/yellow fruits with butter yellow flesh that is sweet and custard like. Fruit has a low seed content of about 6% of the fruit and ripen in September. Note: This is a Neil Peterson variety and requires another variety or seedling type for pollination. Zone: 5a-9b.
Sunflower - H; 12-30ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Very large yellow green fruit that are delicious and sweet. Fruits ripen in September/October and variety is a reliable producer. Note: This variety won first place at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival in 2010. Another variety or seedling type of pawpaw is required as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9.
Susquehanna (R) - H: 15 -20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Very large yellow/green fruit with a sweet and stereotypic pawpaw flavor. Fruits from this variety are some of the latest to ripen in September and October. Also, fruit has very low seed content of only around 3% of the fruit. Note: This is a Neil Peterson Variety and requires another variety or seedling type for pollination. Zone: 5-8.
Tallahatchie (R) - H: 12-15ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Medium to large fruits that are sweet with a silky-smooth texture. Fruits have a large flesh content with seeds making up only about 6% of the fruit. Note: This is a Neil Peterson Variety and requires another variety or seedling type for pollination. Zone: 5-8. Sold out for 2023.
Wabash (R) - H: 12-15ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large, round, green fruit that can be over 0.5 lbs in weight. Fruit flesh is yellow/orange is color and has a sweet and rich flavor. Texture of the fruit is creamy, firm and smooth. Fruits have a lot of flesh and only about 6% seed content on average. Note: This is a Neil Peterson Variety and requires another variety or seedling type for pollination. Zone: 5-8.
Shipping of potted plants unavailable. Pickup of live plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Pawpaws
Pawpaws
Lansing Seedlings - H: 15-20ft, W: 15-20ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Elongated green fruit of various sizes with yellow flesh that ripen in September/October, Note: Need another pawpaw variety to pollinate with, Zone: 5-9. Pot Size: Long 2 inch pot.
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Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Peaches
Peaches
These are the varieties of peaches we carry in 2 gal pots:
Contender (Grafted) - H: 10-15ft, W: N/A, Sun, Fruit: Medium to large size peaches that have yellow skin with a red blush. Flesh of the peaches are yellow and freestone. Note: This variety was developed by the North Carolina Agricultural
Experiment Station in 1987. Trees are self-fertile, but planting with another variety of peach tree for pollination will increase the yield. Zone: 4. Sold Out for 2023.
Iowa White (Seedling) - H: 25ft, W: 25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Medium size pale yellow peaches with a red blush and creamy white, red veined toward center flesh that is freestone. Good for baking, canning, eating fresh, or freezing. Ripens late August/early September. Note: Native/rare peach from the Midwest that is cold hardy. Need two trees or another peach of a different variety with same bloom time for pollination, Zone: 4.
Reliance (Grafted) - H: 12-15ft, W: 12-15ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large/medium size peaches with yellow, sweet, freestone flesh. Fruit ripens in July. Note: Variety was developed in NH in 1964. Trees are self-pollinating and bloom pink flowers. Zone: 4-8.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Pears, Asian
Pears, Asian
These are the following varieties of grafted Asian pears which we carry in 2 gal pots:
Olympic - H: 16-18ft, W; 14-16ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large round pears with olive green to dark brown pear with russeted skin and white specks. The flesh of the pears is crisp and white which are sweet with a hint of a butterscotch taste. Pears are good for eating fresh and storage and ripen in October Note: This variety is highly resistant to fire blight. Also, Asian pears are said to be self-fertile, but better yields are seen when tree are planted with another variety of Asian pear. However, ornamental pear varieties like Bradford or European pear varieties like Barlett and Honeysweet will work as pollinators too. Zone: 5-8. Sold Out for 2023
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or farmers' market after May 15th.
Pears, European
Pears, European
These are the following varieties of grafted pears which we offer in 2 gal pots:
Bartlett - H: 18-20ft (Standard rootstock), W: 12-13ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large green/yellow pears with red blush that are good for canning, cooking, dehydrating, eating fresh, and freezing. Fruit ripens in late August. Note: Variety was developed in England and came to America in the 1790s where it was sold by a man named Enoch Bartlett. The variety needs another pear variety as a pollinator such as bosc, moonglow, etc. Bartlett is a good pollinator for many varieties of pears with the exception of Seckel. Zone: 5-8. Sold out for 2023.
Potomac - H: 15-30ft (Standard rootstock), W: 14, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large green pears with red blush that ripen mid-September. Pears are buttery, smooth and sweet with no grittiness. Note: A cross between the Anjou and Moonglow varieties of pears. Trees are very fire blight resistant. Also, trees need another variety of pear as a pollinator that blooms/ripens around the same time as Bartlett, Shenandoah, or others.
Seckel - H: 10-12ft (OHxF 513 Dwarf rootstock). W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Small red/green pears that are juicy and very sweet. Fruits are good for canning, cooking, and eating fresh. Also, fruit ripens in September. Note: Variety is fireblight resistant and developed/found in Philadelphia, PA in the 1700's. This variety needs another pear variety as a pollinator such a Bosc, Delicious, Honeysweet, Moonglow, and others. Zone: 4-8.
Shenandoah - 18-20ft (Standard rootstock), W: 12-13ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large green pears with red blush. Pears ripen in September and sweet and juicy. Fruit is said to be good for storage. Note: This variety is a cross between Mas Red Bartlett and US56112-146 that was done in 1977 and selected in 1985 by Richard Bell at the Apalachin Fruit Research Station. It was released in 2003 by Ohio State University and USDA. The variety is said to be very fire blight resistant. Also, this pear tree needs to be planted with another pear variety such Anjou, Bartlett, Comice or another that blooms/fruits around the same time. Zone: 5-8.
Sunrise - H: 18-20ft (Standard rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large/medium sized pears that have a red blush and white flesh that is aromatic, juicy, and sweet. Fruits ripens in August and is good for desserts and eating fresh. Fruit also stores for 2-3 months. Note: Variety is resistant to fireblight and pear scab. Variety is best pollinated by Bartlett, Bosc, or Red Sensation. Zone: 5-8.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Persimmons, American
Persimmons, American
These are the following varieties of grafted American persimmons which we will be offering in 5.5-inch band pots:
Meader - H: 10-12ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Deep orange sweet fruits that begin to ripen in late September. Note: This variety was developed at University of New Hampshire by Professor Elwyn Meader. Trees are self-fertile but produce heavier yields when planted alongside a male tree. Zone: 4-9.
Prairie Gem (R) - H: 10-12ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Light orange fruits that are sweet and tender. Fruit ripens late September. Note: This variety was developed by Jim Claypool in Illinois and is self-fertile. However, this variety will produce heavier yields if planted alongside a male tree. Zone: 4-9.
Prairie Star (R) - H: 10-12ft, W: N/A, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Very large orange fruits that are sweet and firm. Fruits are said to be one of the earliest varieties to ripen of American persimmons and seedless. Note: This variety is self-fertile. Zone: 4-9. Sold Out for 2023.
Szukis - H: 10-12ft, W: 13-16ft, Sun: Part to full, Fruit: Large orange fruit that are sweet and ripen early compared to other varieties of American persimmons. Note: Trees produce primarily female flowers and some male flowers and can be used to pollinate other female persimmons. However, we recommend that this variety be planted alongside a male tree or self-fertile tree for pollination. Also, this variety is said to be good for container growing. Zone: 4-9.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.
Photo Source: Buzz Ferver, Perfect Circle Farm
Plums, American
Plums, American
These are the following types of American plums (Prunus americana) which we carry in 2/3-gallon pots:
Goose - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Red and yellow plums with thick skin and tart/sweet flavor. Fruit is good for baking, preserves or wine. Plums ripen in July. Note: A variety that readily hybridizes with other plus native to North America. Zone: 3a-8b.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.
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Plums, European
Plums, European
These are the following varieties of European plums (Prunus domestica) we carry in 2 gal pots:
Black Pearl - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Dark purple/black fruit with beet red flesh. Fruit is slightly tart, but sweet. Plums are good for baking, canning, eating fresh, juice, and preserves. Note: The best varieties to use for pollinating this variety are African Delight, African Rose, Angelino, Fortune, Harry Pickstone, Pioneer, Mark, Red Diamond, Ruby Sun, or Sun Kissed. Zone: 5-8.
Early Laxton - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Pink and yellow plums with thick yellow flesh that is freestone. Plums are good for cooking and said to be high in Vitamin C. Note: Tis variety was introduced in 1902 from Bedford, England. Trees are partly self-fertile but produce higher yields when planted with another variety of European plums. Zone 5-9.
Edinburg - H: 30 ft (Prunus myrobalan Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: N/A, Note: rare European plum and should be planted with another European plum for pollination. Zone: 4.
NY-9 (R) - H: 15-20ft (Standard rootstock), W: 20 ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Blue skinned plums with yellow/green flesh that has a mild sweet flavor. Note: This variety was developed by Cornell University and self-fertile. Zon: 5-8.
Opal - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Medium sized dusky red plums with a blue overtone. Flesh of the plums are yellow and freestone. Plums ripen in July. Note: Self-pollinating, but it is recommended that another European plum variety such as Bavary Gage, Cambridge Gage, or Early Laxton is used as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9.
Red Diamond - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Red plums with thick and sweet flesh. Note: Variety is said to be disease and insect resistant. Zone : 5-9.
Yakima - H: 30 ft (Prunus myrobalan Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large red oval plums with golden flesh that is sweet, juicy, and freestone and ripens in early September. Note: Partly self-pollinating but should use another European plum like any type of Gage. Zone: 4.
Shipping of potted plants is unavailable. Pickup of potted plants available after May 15th on farm or at farmers' market.
Photo Source: Roger Ort, Ort Family Farm
Plums, Japanese
Plums, Japanese
We carry the following varieties of Japanese plums (Prunus salicina) in 2 gal pots:
Methley - H: 18-20ft, W: 18-20ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Medium sized red/purple plums that have mild sweet red flesh. Fruit ripens mid July and are clingstone. Note: Blooms white blossoms, variety originally from South Africa and introduced to the USA in 1922, and self-fertile but should be planted with another Japanese plum variety to help with pollination. Zone: 4-9. Sold Out for 2023.
Ozark Premier - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large red plums that are juicy and sweet. Plums ripen early to mid-August. Also, fruit is good for canning, cooking and eating fresh. Note: This variety is a hybrid of the Burbank and Methley varieties and was released in 1946 by the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station. Another Japanese variety of plum should be used as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9. Sold out for 2023.
Santa Rosa - H: 18 - 25 ft (Standard rootstock), W: 18-20 ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Large red/purple plums with yellow clingstone flesh. Plums are sweet but have a slight tart taste. Fruit ripens in July and good for canning, dehydrating, and preserves. Note: This variety was introduced in 1906 by Luther Burbank in Santa Rose, CA. This variety needs another Japanese plum variety as a pollinator. However, this variety is a very good variety for pollinating an array of Pluot varieties. Zone: 5-9. Sold Out for 2023.
Shiro - H: 15-20ft (Marianna 2624 Standard Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Yellow skin and flesh plums that are sweet and juicy. Fruit ripens in late-July and clingstone. Note: Heat tolerant and introduced in the USA in 1899. White blooms and needs another Japanese type of plum to pollinate with like Bubblegum, Methley, Ozark Premium, or Santa Rose. Zone: 5-9.
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Plum Hybrids
Plum Hybrids
These are the following types of plum hybrids which we offer in 2/3-gallon pots:
Dunbars - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Red to blue round plums that range in size from 0.5 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Fruit is good for making preserves. Note: This is a hybrid between American Plum (Prunus americana) and Beach plum (Prunus maritima). Grafted trees are short lived, only surviving around 20 years. Also, trees are observed to be fairly disease and insect resistant. Trees are self-fertile too. Zone: 3-9.
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Pluots
Pluots
We carry the following varieties of pluots in 2 gal pots:
Flavor Grenade - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Oblong green fruit with a red blush. Fruits are crisp, crunchy and sweet. Note: A cross between a plum and apricot. Needs a Japanese plum or Japanese plum hybrid to pollinate with. Zone: 5-9.
Flavor King - H: 30ft (Prunus myrobalan Standard Rootstock), W: N/A, Sun: Full, Fruit: Round red/purple plum like fruit with yellow/crimson flesh that is sweet and spicy, and ripens in August/September, Note: Cross between a plum and apricot. Use Flavor Supreme or Dapple Dandy Pluot, or Santa Rosa Plum as a pollinator. Zone: 5-9.
Flavor Queen - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Round green fruit with amber color flesh. Fruit ripens late in July and is very sweet. Note: A cross between a plum and apricot. Needs a Japanese plum or Japanese plum hybrid to pollinate with. Zone: 5-9.
Flavor Supreme - 10-20ft (Prunus americana rootstock), 15-25ft, Sun: Full, Fruit: Round red and green mottled fruit. Fruit has deep maroon colored flesh that is crunchy and flavorful. Note: A cross between a plum and apricot. Needs a Japanese plum or Japanese plum hybrid to pollinate with. Zone: 5-9.
Shipping unavailable for potted plants. Pickup of potted plants available on farm or at farmers' market after May 15th.