Midnight Sky Farm: May 2020

Fruiting Bushes
Adams American Elderberry
"Adams American Elderberry has large clusters of fragrant, white flowers that appear in spring which are followed by clusters of large, dark, purple to black berries in late summer to fall. Fruit can be harvested for making elderberry wine and jam, or left on the plant to provide seasonal forage for wildlife. Grow it as a shrub, or cut it back each year and use it as a bold perennial."

Latin Name: Sambucus canadensis
Site and Soil: American Elderberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Plant with another American Elderberry variety for cross-pollination.
Hardiness: American Elderberry is hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2 -3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: June
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Elderberries are not bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 3-9

1. Burgundy Blueberry Early Ripener

"An outstanding selection from Maine, Burgundy bears abundant crops of sweet and tasty, light blue berries. A fine ornamental shrub as well, its gray-green foliage is accented by burgundy-colored new growth."

Latin Name: Vaccinium angustifolium
Site and Soil: Blueberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Blueberries are self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production.
Hardiness: Burgundy is hardy to at least minus 30° F
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 1 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 3-5 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Blueberries are not bothered by pests or diseases. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 4

2. Draper Blueberry

"Draper Blueberry was developed at Michigan State University and renowned for its hardiness, ‘Draper’ is an ideal blueberry plant for edible landscaping around the home. Draper has become a standout variety in mid and high chill climates throughout the West. It has a compact habit, ripens early to mid-season, is highly productive as a young plant and has outstanding quality fruit. Draper has exceptionally firm berries and concentrates its ripening. The berries have excellent post-harvest color retention and superior shelf life. It is extremely fast to hand-pick and also has potential to be harvested by machine. After only 3 years in the market, Draper fruit has become a leading choice for both fresh and IQF markets and has also performed well in controlled atmosphere storage."

Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid
Site and Soil: Blueberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Blueberries are self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production.
Hardiness: Draper is hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4-5 ft. in height and spread.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late July
Yield: 15-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Blueberries are not bothered by significant pest or disease problems. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 3-7

3. Pink Popcorn Blueberry

"Pink Popcorn Blueberry is a hardy northern high bush blueberry is a more compact grower than other varieties, and bears pink fruit that ripens very early and continues until to midseason. The medium sized, cream to pink berries have a darker pink blush, and offer true blueberry flavor and aroma. At a mature size of 5’H x 5’W, Pink Popcorn® can be planted in rows, or incorporated easily into the landscape, where its leaves offer red fall color. Pink Popcorn® is self fertile, but will produce a larger crop of berries if planted in proximity to another early season variety. Like all blueberries, Pink Popcorn prefers an acidic soil with adequate moisture."

Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
RootstockDescription: Self-rooted
Pollination Requirements: Blueberries are partially self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production.
Hardiness: Pink Popcorn ™ Blueberry is hardy to minus 20° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 5 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 15-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Blueberries are not bothered by pests or diseases. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 3-7

4. Velvetleaf Blueberry
"Also known as the Canadian Blueberry the Velvetleaf Blueberry is a valuable North American native that grows wild in some of the colder parts of the continent. Long Trail hikers and Canadian homesteaders are surely familiar with this wild blueberry that produces an abundance of incredibly sweet blueberries. Very similar to and freely hybridizes with the Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)."

Latin Name: Vaccinium myrtilloides
Site and Soil: Blueberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Pollination Requirements: Blueberries are self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production.
Hardiness: Velvetleaf Blueberry is hardy to minus 30° F. or below.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 1-2 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 3-5 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Blueberries are not bothered by pests or diseases. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 4

Pears
1. Bartlett Pear Tree

"Beautiful, golden yellow, the Bartlett Pear Tree is what we think of when we think Pear. Sweet, juicy, and delicious, there’s nothing better in late summer. Eat Bartlett Pears fresh, can them, dry them, or bake with them. Bartlett is easy to grow, very productive, and ripens in late August."

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: European Pears need another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: European Pears are hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4

2. Flemish Beauty Pear Tree

"A hardy Belgian pear, the Flemish Beauty Pear Tree is a great choice for growers in cold climates. Fruit is medium to large and rounded in shape with yellow skin that has a beautiful red blush. Excellent for fresh eating as well as drying."

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: Flemish Beauty Pear Tree needs another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: European Pears are hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4

3. Highland Pear Tree

"For storage pears it’s hard to beat Highland Pear Tree for flavor and productivity. This variety thrives here in the Pacific Northwest, is very vigorous and moderately disease resistant. The fruit is yellow with a slight russet and has an excellent texture. Harvest in early October and let the pears ripen off the tree for incredible flavor that can be enjoyed all winter."

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: Highland Pear Tree Pear Tree needs another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: European Pears are hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4

4. Rescue Pear Tree

"This very large, attractive, yellow fruit with reddish-orange blush, the Rescue Pear Tree will grab your attention. Sweet, juicy and flavorful, Rescue Pear is great for fresh eating and drying. Well adapted to our Pacific Northwest growing conditions, Rescue is a vigorous, productive, and reliable variety.

The story goes that Knox Nomura, a nursery grower near Buckley, WA had fallen in love with the tree at an plant exhibition but the grower would never let anyone take cuttings from his tree. When the owner of the property passed away the house and tree was set for demolition to expand a neighboring cemetery but Knox was able to come in and, “rescue”, scion wood from the tree. He sent the cutting to Mount Vernon in 1975 for testing and the Rescue Pear was introduced in 1987."

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: European Pears need another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: European Pears are hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4

5. Seckel European Pear Tree

"Also known as Sugar Pear, the Seckel European Pear Tree is a delightful and productive variety prized by Pear lovers everywhere. Extremely sweet and and juicy, Seckel Pear fruit features buttery smooth, aromatic, flavorful flesh."

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: European Pears need another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: European Pears are hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time:
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4

6. Ubileen Pear Tree

"A shining star in our pear universe, the Ubileen Pear Tree produces baskets full of large, very early ripening, delicious and juicy fruit. This unique variety from former Yugoslavia is very disease resistant and ripens in late July, fully one month before most other European Pear varieties."

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: Ubileen Pear need another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: European Pears are hardy to minus 25° F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late July
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4

Apples

RootstockDescription: M-7 is considered a semi-dwarf rootstock. Regular apple trees grafted on M-7 rootstock will grow 12-16 ft. in height. Crabapples, Columnars, Espaliers, and Combination Apples will be smaller. M-7 is very hardy and adapted to most soils. /
Rootstock Description: Considered a semi dwarf rootstock, trees on M-7 typically grow 12-16 ft. in height, and are spaced 12-16 ft. apart. Crabapples, Columnars, Espaliers, and Combination Apples will be smaller. A particularly good apple rootstock for heavy soils, M-7 is hardy to minus 35° F. Vigorous and well anchored, trees on M-7 should not require staking.

1. Calypso® Redlove Apple (Red Flesh)
"Calypso® Redlove Apple features very aromatic, sweet, firm and juicy, beautiful dark red flesh, the darkest of any of the Redlove apples, yet still very sweet and aromatic. Calypso contains 30-40% more anthocyanins than a typical apple, making them exceptionally healthful. Calypso ripens in mid to late September and can be stored until Christmas. An excellent variety for the home garden, it is resistant to scab and powdery mildew. Also makes a delicious pink sweet cider!

From the breeding work of Markus Kobelt in Switzerland, these unique new varieties feature striking red flesh, great flavor and excellent disease resistance. These superior varieties are great additions to the home garden!"

Latin Name: Malus spp.
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set.
Hardiness: Calypso Redlove Apple Tree should be hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early October
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Calypso can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is especially a problem in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. While it doesn’t seriously affect the eating quality of the fruit, it can cause black spots on the apples and foliage. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

2. Cox's Orange Pippin Apple Tree

"An award-winning, English dessert apple, Cox’s Orange Pippin Apple Tree bears delicious, sweet-tart fruit with crisp and aromatic flesh. Great for fresh eating and drying, Cox’s Orange also makes tasty sauce and cider. Cox’s Orange ripens in September and can be stored until January."

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Cox’s Orange Pippin is hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 12-16 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Cox’s Orange Pippin can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is more prevalent in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. While it doesn’t seriously affect the eating quality of the fruit, it can cause black spots on the apples and foliage. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

3. Era® Redlove Apple (Red Flesh)

"Very productive and disease resistant, Era® Redlove Apple is a great variety for the home garden. Era features large, red fruit with almost solid red flesh. Firm, crisp, juicy and refreshingly sweet with a hint of tartness, it is great for fresh eating and makes tasty juice. Era ripens in mid-September and can be stored for several months."

Latin Name: Malus spp.
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set.
Hardiness: Era should be hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early October
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Apples can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is especially a problem in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. While it doesn’t seriously affect the eating quality of the fruit, it can cause black spots on the apples and foliage. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

4. Garden Delicious Dwarf Apple Tree (Dwarf)

"Garden Delicious Dwarf Apple Tree is a genetic dwarf that can easily be maintained at 8 feet in a pot or in the ground. Garden Delicious produces sweet, crisp greenish-yellow apples that have a slight red blush and occasional russeting. Produces well even in hot climates and apples are great for dessert, as a storage apple and for cooking."

Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Garden Delicious requires another apple tree for cross-pollination. Apple Babe will pollinate Garden Delicious and is also a genetic dwarf.
Hardiness: Should be hardy to minus 30° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 30+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Garden Delicious is resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

Did Not Ship Honeycrisp Apple Tree

"Don’t wait to enjoy this unique and delicious variety from the University of Minnesota! A large, round, scarlet red fruit with a yellow background, Honeycrisp Apple Tree ™ is prized for its very crisp, juicy, and flavorful flesh. Honeycrisp ™ ripens in early September and can be kept for several months in cool storage."

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set.
Hardiness: Honeycrisp Apple Tree ™ is hardy to minus 30 F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Honeycrisp ™ is moderately resistant to Apple Scab.Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

5. White Cloud Apple (White Apple)

"Also known as Beliy Naliv, the White Could Apple is an extremely hardy Siberian variety prized for it’s early ripening, flavorful and juicy fruit. This medium sized, almost white apple is easy to grow and great for fresh eating and also makes delicious apple sauce."

Latin Name: Malus spp.
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set.
Hardiness: White Cloud Apple Tree should be hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-15 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: White Cloud can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is especially a problem in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. While it doesn’t seriously affect the eating quality of the fruit, it can cause black spots on the apples and foliage. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-9

6. William's Pride Apple Tree

"William’s Pride Apple Tree is a new patented selection from Purdue U., this delicious, early ripening variety is one of our favorites. A midsummer treat, William’s Pride ripens in late July and bears good crops of large, dark reddish-purple, very juicy and flavorful fruit. William’s Pride is very disease resistant and easy to grow."

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set.
Hardiness: William’s Pride Apple Tree is hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 12-16 ft.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: William’s Pride is very resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

7. Wynooche Early Apple Tree

Wynooche Early Apple Tree is one of our favorite and most popular apple varieties. Crisp, juicy and richly flavorful and it also stores well. Eat it fresh or cook with it, its thin skin almost disappears when it is baked. Discovered near the Washington coast, Wynooche Early is an excellent choice for Northwest gardeners and ripens in late July to early August.

Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: All apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set.
Hardiness: Wynooche Early Apple is hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late July to Early August
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Wynooche Early is very resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4

Peaches

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Nectarines

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Apricots
Flavor Giant Apricot

"One of the earliest fruits of the year and one of the tastiest too! Flavor Giant Apricot produces huge crops of the largest apricots we’ve ever seen. Orange skin and flesh has a sweet-tart, well balanced flavor. Ripens in late June here in Oregon and requires a mild climate without late frosts in order to set good crops. Delectably sweet and tender, fully ripe Apricots are a unique taste treat. Difficult to ship when ripe, Apricots are best gown at home or purchased from a local farmer. Apricots are also a challenge to grow west of the Cascade Mountains. Out wet winters lead to disease problems and flowers can be hurt by late frost. Our tasty, sweet, late-blooming varieties Puget Gold Apricot and Hoyt Montrose Apricot are ones that do the best in the Northwest Climate. Apricots like half day to full day sun, well drained soil and begin bearing in 2-3 years. They are hardy to minus 25 degree F., (USDA Zone 4) and grow 10-15 ft in height. To help prevent disease problems, spray with copper in fall and again in winter and early spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insect pests in our region."

Latin Name: Prunus armeniaca
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil
RootstockDescription: Goldcot is grafted on Lovell Peach rootstock, Lovell Peach is very hardy and well adapted to different soil types.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 25º F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft. in height
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Spraying with copper in the fall before the rainy season begins can help prevent bacterial canker. Spray again during dry spells in winter and spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insects in the Pacific Northwest.
USDA Zone: 4

Puget Gold Apricot

"The Puget Gold Apricot was developed in western Washington and is the easiest to grow and most disease resistant Apricot variety we have found. Delectably sweet and tender, fully ripe Apricots are a unique taste treat. Difficult to ship when ripe, Apricots are best gown at home or purchased from a local farmer. Apricots are also a challenge to grow west of the Cascade Mountains. Out wet winters lead to disease problems and flowers can be hurt by late frost. Our tasty, sweet, late-blooming varieties Puget Gold Apricot and Hoyt Montrose Apricot are ones that do the best in the Northwest Climate. Apricots like half day to full day sun, well drained soil and begin bearing in 2-3 years. They are hardy to minus 25 degree F., (USDA Zone 4) and grow 10-12 ft in height. To help prevent disease problems, spray with copper in fall and again in winter and early spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insect pest in our region."

Latin Name: Prunus armeniaca
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil
RootstockDescription: Puget Gold is grafted on Lovell Peach rootstock, Lovell Peach is very hardy and well adapted to different soil types.
Pollination Requirements: Puget Gold is self-fertile
Hardiness:Puget Gold is hardy to minus 25º F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Spraying with copper in the fall before the rainy season begins can help prevent bacterial canker. Spray again during dry spells in winter and spring. Apricots are usually not bothered by insects in the Pacific Northwest.
USDA Zone: 4

Plums

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