*Most apples require another apple or crabapple variety to produce fruit. See chart at the end of document for more information.* Anna: Very early blooming, early ripening and very productive. A Golden Delicious type great for fresh eating or cooking. Sweet, spicy, unusual flavor in a beautifully blushed fruit. Considered partially self-fertile but better with […]
*Most varieties of pear require cross-pollination with another pear.* While European pear can pollinize Asian pear, they typically are not in bloom at the same time. Thus, it is recommended to have two varieties of European pear or two varieties of Asian pear. A hybrid pear, such as Maxie, can act as pollinator for both […]
All our fruiting cherries are grown on dwarfing Gisela 5 rootstock (unless otherwise noted) to make them easier for bird netting and access to the fruit. Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus) are said to be self-fertile, but sweet cherries (Prunus avium) need a second sweet variety as a pollinator. *Since sour and sweet are different species, […]
*European and Asian plums are different species and will not pollinate each other.* ALL our plums are on Marianna 2624 Semidwarf rootstock unless otherwise noted. European Plums (Prunus domestica vars.) Blue Damson: Not only does this heirloom variety yield oblong, purple-skinned fruits with yellow-green flesh and a sweet tart flavor that is great for fresh […]
Apricot Harcot Apricot: This disease-resistant variety was bred in Canada, making it a great choice for northern gardens because it is a frost-hardy late bloomer resistant to brown rot and perennial canker. Fruits are oblong and yellow-orange with a rich, sweet flavor. Self-fertile but benefits from pollination from another apricot variety such as ‘Harglow’. Mariana […]
Asian Persimmons Japanese Persimmons (Diosypros kaki) can grow 15’ – 30’ tall. They are valued for both their ornamental and fruiting qualities. They require full sun and can tolerate brief periods of drought but extended drought can kill them. Regular watering will support shoot and fruit development. Asian persimmons do not need pollination to set […]
*Nuts are an investment in the long term. Trees need time to mature before they can reliably produce mature fruit. Protect the harvest from squirrels and birds.* Hazelnuts/Filberts (Corylus avellana) Plant in very moist, fertile, well-drained soil for best results. A full-sun to part-shade site should be chosen for optimal results. Hazelnuts are not pollinated […]
As the buyer of plants for Venture Out Nursery, disease resistance is top of my criteria list for any plant I bring in, but especially so with roses. The PNW is a challenging setting for even the toughest of plants, so why would we mess around with any cultivars with less-than-great ratings? For my top […]
Planting a bare-root Rose is easy! There are just a few tricks you should know. These instructions should help. If you have any questions, stop by the nursery or give us a call!
Have you met my friend Rosie? She likes to hang around all day, sunbathing, drinking and eating! She’s a colorful character – and a bit of a Diva! She’s really pretty and usually smells great. But she sure is spoiled! She can sulk if she isn’t getting her way, and she needs fairly regular visits from her personal trainer […]