Feed Denver Fruit Tree & Bush Sale, 2014 Descriptions

Apple, HAAS Malus ‘Haas’ Also known as: Fall Queen, Maryland Queen, Hoss.

Height: 12-15’; Spread: 12-15’; Full Sun

Haas originated with Gabriel Cerre´ of St. Louis, Missouri in the 1800's. According to Beach, it was

widely disseminated throughout the Midwest and Southwest where it was recognized as one of

the hardiest American apples. It has occasionally been confused with Horse apple, but the two

are distinctly different varieties. Horse is a greenish-yellow apple ripening July to August while

Haas is a red apple ripening in September or later. Fruit is medium to large and somewhat ribbed

with smooth yellow skin mottled and washed with bright red and carmine. The firm, juicy,

aromatic white flesh is often stained with red. Ripens in October.

Apple, CORTLAND Malus ‘Cortland’

One of the more successful McIntosh offspring, with all the usual characteristics, including the

sweet vinous flavor. Cortland is a typical McIntosh style apple variety, and ranks about 12th in

terms of US apple production. However nearly all that production takes place in New York State,

almost within sight of Cornell University where it was developed at the start of the 20th century.

Cortland is also widely grown across the border in Quebec and Ontario, and it has proven itself to

be well-suited to the freezing temperatures experienced around the Great Lakes. As with all

McIntosh varieties, Cortland is at its best when eaten soon after being picked. The sweet flavor

fades quickly, as does the crispness. An interesting characteristic of Cortland is that the flesh

does not go brown very rapidly after being cut. The cut-out photo in our description is of a UK-

grown Cortland apple, whereas the other photos are from the USA and Canada, showing how the

sunny but cold autumn climate of North America produces a better color than the cloudy mild climate of the UK.

Apple Haralred Malus ‘Haralred’

A hardy, tart, dark red apple for northern climates. An abundance of apples ripen in mid fall

and are excellent for fresh eating. The firm, juicy apples keep very well. Extremely hardy and

fireblight resistant. Needs a pollinator such as Yellow Delicious or Golden Delicious, not

suitable as a pollinator of Haralson.

Figure 1 U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705

Figure 2 U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705

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Apple Honeycrisp Malus ‘Honeycrisp’

Honeycrisp, or Honey Crisp, is a modern apple variety, developed in the 1960s and introduced

to the market in the 1990s - sometimes trademarked as Honeycrunch. It is increasingly available

in supermarkets. Honeycrisp comes from a long line of apples developed by the University of

Minnesota from the 1930s onwards. One of the objectives of this breeding program has been to

develop varieties which can tolerate the bitter cold of winters in some parts of the USA, and

most plantings have been in the northern USA, including New England, Minnesota and

Washington State. Cold-hardy. Ripens in early September. Best pollinators: any Golden

Delicious, Stark® Jon-A-Red® Jonathan or Starkspur® Red Rome Beauty. Height: 12-15’

Apple Red Delicious Malus Red Delicious

Height: 12-15’ Full sun to partial shade. One of the most well-known of all apple varieties, Red

Delicious is an attractive easy-to-grow apple with a rich sweet flavor. The commercial success

and widespread availability of Red Delicious apples have tended to make it unpopular with

apple enthusiasts. However, when home-grown and picked ripe from the tree it merits its

name, and it is also heavy-cropping and has a good reputation for disease-resistance.

Red Delicious became a popular commercial variety because it was easy to grow, cropped

heavily, and had good disease resistance - and these are all desirable qualities for the home

orchardist too. It makes a good choice for the backyard orchard in all the warmer climate zones.

The original Delicious is still available, and is known as Hawkeye. It lacks the solid red coloration

of Red Delicious, but is considered by some to have a better flavor.

Apple September Ruby Malus ‘September Ruby’

SEPTEMBER RUBY fruit 6-7cm in diameter, very good for eating, dessert, juice, stores well, ripens

mid-September. Large, bright red fruit with light green ribbing. Greenish crisp sweet juicy flesh.

Good for fresh eating, can be stored into January. Ripens September to early October. A 1986

Morden Research Station, Manitoba introduction. A cross of Rescue x Haralson.

Apple Sweet Sixteen Malus ‘Sweet Sixteen’

One of the best for fresh-off-the-tree eating, Sweet Sixteen is super sweet with a richly complex

flavor—similar to vanilla with just a hint of molasses and fine bourbon. A taste treat like no other!

Extra hardy and long-lived even in harsh conditions. Ripens mid Sept.

Height: 22 feet. Shade Requirement: Full sun.

Figure 3U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705

Cherry Mesabi Prunus ‘Mesabi’

Prunus ‘Mesabi’ Ht 10-12 ft, Spd 15-20 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs.

This pyramidal tree grows to a height of 12 ft. Blooms in mid May. The fruit is long stemmed and

red fleshed with a sugar content halfway between pie cherries and Bing cherries. The fruit begins

to ripen mid-July. Self pollinating

Cherry Montmorency Prunus ‘Montmorency’

Prunus ‘Montmorency’ Ht 12-16 ft, Spd 12-16 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water

needs. Vigorous and rounded tree. This old French variety is on of the most dependable fruit trees

for our area. Bright red sour cherry with firm yellow flesh. Good for pies and other culinary uses.

Crack resistant fruit ripens in midsummer. Does not pollinate sweet cherries. Self-pollinating.

Cherry Bali Prunus ‘Bali’

Ht 8-12’ Spread 8-10’ Full Sun

Evans Bali Tart cherry is one of the hardiest tart cherries to be found. It is a naturally compact,

dwarfish tree that will withstand the cold north winters and produce an abundance of tart pie

cherries which are bright red. If left on the tree to hang, they will develop more sugar and

become a great snacking cherry. It is self-fertile and requires no other pollinator. It is highly

productive and ripens with most other tart cherries.

Cherry North Star Prunus ‘North Star’

Ht 6-8 ft, Spd 6-8 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Attractive, hardy, vigorous,

dwarf tree. Smallest of the tart cherry trees. Dependable fruit producer. Blooms mid May and fruit

ripens in late June to early July. Red fruit with red flesh resists cracking. Resistant to brown rot. Does

not pollinate sweet cherries. Self pollinating

APRICOT CHINESE Prunus ‘Pioneer’

Full Sun. Low to moderate water needs. This late-blooming apricot is ideal for higher elevations and

areas prone to late spring frosts. A “sweet-pit” apricot (the pit is edible and tastes of almond), it bears

goldenyellow fruits with a reddish blush at an early age. The clingstone fruit ripens mid-July. Trees

are self-fruitful but yields improve with cross-pollination.

Plum BlackIce Prunus Ludeker

This complex cross between a cherry plum and a very large Japanese dessert plum (P. salicina), has

resulted in an early, very large, high quality dessert plum that is in a class of its own among

Japanese-American hybrid plums. BlackIce™ is a cross between a cherry plum and a conventional

Japanese dessert plum resulting in large fruit with superior winter hardiness and an early ripening

date. Fruit size and yield is comparable to popular conventional cultivars, however, the ripening date is 2-4 weeks

earlier. Naturally compact growth habit makes it easy to manage.

Plum Stanley Prunus ‘Stanley’

Originating from the USA, where it is a popular commercial variety, this really is one of the tastiest

and reliable varieties of plum that there is. The deep violet-blue skinned fruits cover orange-yellow

flesh that is satisfyingly firm, very sweet and juicy.

Flowering fairly late, blossoms are rarely affected by frost; in fact unlike many other varieties of

plums it seems to perform better after a cold and wet Spring - making it an ideal variety for more

Northern gardeners. Harvest mid September. Self Fertile - but pollination by another damson, gage

or plum will maximise yield.

Chokecherry Black Aronia melanocarpa ‘Nero’ and ‘Viking’

Considered one of the best of the black chokeberries. Attractive dark glossy leaves and

superb autumn hues make this one a real winner. Flowers bloom earlier than other

varieties. Large attractive black fruit will persist until spring if the birds don't get them first.

Developed in Europe as an orchard plant. Edible and high in vitamins and antioxidants. This

fast-growing shrub does fine in wet or dry soil, in sun or partial shade, even in poor soils.

Shorter and more compact than the standard.

Appearance: Vase shaped shrub, branching from the base, 3-8 ft in height, with touches of red in every season including;

white flowers with red stamens in spring, orange/red fall foliage and clusters of glossy black berries in fall and winter.

Heavy, concentrated fruit set and a compact habit make this a multi-use shrub. Decorative and edible! Landscape use:

Naturalizing, border shrub, edible landscape, or erosion control. Makes an excellent hedge.

[Difference between Viking and Nero: Viking is taller topping out at about 8 feet. Nero at about 6 feet. Fruit

production is slightly larger and heavier on Viking due to it being a larger shrub. Fruit ripens at the same time for both

varieties.]

Nanking Cherry Prunus Tomentosa ‘Orient’

Nanking Cherry is a medium to large, multi-stemmed shrub from China that produces small,

shiny, red berries with a juicy, true cherry flavor – it is a true bush cherry. It can produce in

almost any growing condition, tolerates some shade, is very resistant to diseases, tolerates

drought, and because it is much smaller than a full cherry tree, it is easier to protect the tasty

fruit from hungry birds.

White Nanking Cherry Prunus Tomentosa ‘White Delight’

White Nanking Cherry is clothed in stunning fragrant white flowers along the branches in

early spring, which emerge from distinctive shell pink flower buds before the leaves. It has

green foliage throughout the season. The fuzzy pointy leaves turn yellow in fall. The fruits

are showy white drupes carried in abundance in mid summer, which are excellent for

making jams and jellies and wine-making. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't

require a second plant nearby to set fruit. The smooth brick red bark is not particularly

outstanding.

Gooseberry Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’

This is a new variety of an old favorite. Pixwell Gooseberry is practically thornless with an unmatched

flavor for pies and preserves. The fruit is easily picked off 1" stems, well away from the small thorns.

Also an attractive ornamental. Spacing: 4' in rows 6' apart.

Gooseberry Comanche Red Jacket Ribes uva-crispa Comanche

Cheyenne Station, Plant Select

Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Thought to be the best Gooseberry tested at

the Cheyenne Station for its hardiness, productivity, and flavor. Resistant to white pine blister

rust. Produces high yields of “sweet” juicy fruit. Plant Select 2001.

Black Currant Ribes nigrum ‘Alagan’

A cherished European selection that is becoming quite popular among American gardeners. A natural

looking upright shrub great for hedging and tends to more dense than other currants. White flowers in

mid-spring lead to sweet-tart, black fruit that ripens mid-summer. The fruit is prized for its high

concentrations of vitamin C and anitoxidants. Also great for attracting birds and butterflies. Striking

orange-red fall color.

White Currant Ribes sativum ‘Blanca’

The white currant is a sport of the red currant (Ribes rubrum), a species of flowering plant in the

family Grossulariaceae, native to Europe. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall and

broad, with palmate leaves, and masses of spherical, edible fruit (berries) in summer. The white

currant differs from the red currant only in the colour and flavour of these fruits, which are a

translucent white.

White currant berries are slightly smaller and sweeter than red currants. When made into jams

and jellies the result is normally pink. The white currant is actually an albino cultivar of the red

currant but is marketed as a different fruit. White currants are rarely specified in savory cooking

recipes compared with their red counterparts. They are often served raw and provide a sweetly tart flavor. White

currant preserves, jellies, wines and syrups are also produced. In particular, white currants are the classic ingredient in

the highly rarefied Bar-le-duc or Lorraine jelly although preparations made of red currants can also be found.

The berries are a good source of vitamins B1 and C, and are rich in iron, copper and manganese.

Red Currant Ribes sativum ‘Red Lake’

Currant, 'Red Lake' is the finest red currant with large, deep red berries. It is very strong,

vigorous, productive and tasty. It is also the most widely grown red currant with an extended

fruiting season. This is a popular high-yield variety on a shrub that forms a decorative hedge

even when not in fruit. 'Red Lake' has a long ripening season beginning in late spring and

continuing into the summer months. Some of the many uses of the fruit are jam, jelly, syrup,

wine and pastry. The red berries also attract many kinds of birds. The Red Lake berries are

packed with an intense flavor jelly makers love. The cold hardiest of quality currants, 'Red

Lake' often bears full-bodied fruit the first year after planting. Yields are reliably large; self-pollinating. Used in fruit or

vegetable gardens. This plant can also make an attractive ornamental hedge in the landscape.

Jostaberry Ribes x ‘Jostaberry’

Jostaberry (Ribes nidigrolaria) takes the looks of a gooseberry, removes the thorns, and

makes it sweeter. It combines the vigorous growth and rich flavor of a black currant with

disease resistance (including to white pine blister rust and mildew).

The tangy-sweet flavor of a jostaberry is a mix of grape, blueberry, and kiwi-fruit. In recipes,

substitute the 1/2- to 1-inch berries for cranberries. Though jostaberries are great in jams,

jellies, and pies, mine never make it to the kitchen because I enjoy eating them right off the

bush.

Tastiberry Ribes x ‘Tasti-Berry’

Height: 3'-4' Width: 3'-4'. A cross between the black currant and the Gooseberry made by Oregon State University.

Unlike 'Jostaberry' it inherited the thorns and sweeter flavor of it's Gooseberry parent. Well liked in taste tests at the

nursery. Full sun.

Raspberry Anne Rubus ‘Anne’

Anne is a raspberry variety light yellow in color. It was developed from the University of Maryland.

Anne produces berries late in the harvest season (August/September). The berries are large, firm, and

have a sweet flavor with an aromatic banana flavor in cooler climates. Anne is also self-pollinating.

Raspberry Autumn Britten Rubus ‘Autumn Britten’

One of the best ever-bearing raspberries. Early-bearing Autumn Britten begins bearing at least 3 to 5

weeks earlier than Heritage with 50% of its total crop produced during the first 3 weeks of harvest,

ensuring a good crop even with an early freeze. This improvement of Autumn Bliss bears fruits that

are larger, firmer and more cohesive with outstanding full, sweet flavor. Cold hardy and tolerant to

heat for southern growers.

Raspberry Polana Rubus ‘Polana’

At least three weeks earlier than others, Polana allows you to grow fall varieties in more

northern locations and still produce a great crop. Released from Poland, its berries are highly

productive, large, glossy in appearance, coherent, with good flavor. Canes are vigorous and grow

shorter than those of Heritage. In most cases, helps fill in the gap between summer and fall

raspberries. A great choice for early fall raspberries. Polana needs extra fertilizer in May and

June.

Grape Concord Vitis ‘Concord’

Vigorous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its medium-size clusters of edible, highly

aromatic, blue-black grapes. Harvest late-August to September. Skin separates easily from the fruit.

Deciduous.

Grape Flambeau Seedless Vitis ‘Flambeau Seedless’

Vitis ‘Flambeau Seedless’ Full sun, low to moderate water needs. Seedless pink grape with medium sized

clusters having small to medium sized berries. Very sweet, low acid flavor. Great table grape for cold

climates, ripening early September. Some fruits may contain crunchy empty seed coats. Not a great

selection for an arbor vine as the vine has low to medium vigor. Alkaline tolerant.

Grape Frontenac Vitis ‘Frontenac’

Frontenac is a consistently heavy producer, with small, black berries in medium to large clusters. Wine

Profile: Frontenac's deep garnet color complements its distinctive cherry aroma and inviting palate of

blackberry, black currant, and plum. This versatile grape can be made into a variety of wine styles,

including rosé, red, and port.

Grape LaCrosse Vitis ‘LaCrosse’

An Elmer Swenson release this variety makes a wine similar in quality to Seyval Blanc. Hardy to -25

moderate vigor and disease resistance. Good varietals wines in dry and semi-dry styles. Clean and

fruity. Late ripening.

Wine Profile: La Crosse produces medium size white grapes much like Seyval Blanc. Makes a good

stand alone varietal wine, also used for blending for lighter wines to add body and finish. Fermented in

oak, La Crosse makes a nice dry wine. Aromas range from pear, apricot, and slightly muscat to citrus &

floral, depending on the winemaking style. Pairs well with seasoned chicken and light salads.

Grape St. Theresa Seedless Vitis ‘Saint Theresa Seedless’

Cheyenne Station Plant Select. St. Theresa seedless vines are extremely hardy, producing fruit

with a purple slip skin in large clusters. This variety's fruit is sweet and flavorful. St. Theresa

seedless grape vines are loaded with grape clusters in early September. This vigorously growing

vine grows well in alkaline soil.

Grape Swenson Red Vitis ‘Swenson Red’

A large, round, red grape with a fine, sweet flavor and high sugar content. This grape is crisp, a

hardy dessert grape that is also well suited for a distinctive white or rose wine. Ripens in early

September. Mature Height: 6-8 ft. Swenson Red is a firm, meaty red table grape with a unique

fruity flavor with strawberry notes. This was the first grape released from the breeding efforts of

Elmer Swenson, and is a favorite among grape breeders and hobbyists.[1] Though it is known as a

red, its actual color changes depending on climate. In cooler areas it will be blue, and in very warm

areas it will be a translucent green. This is because many pigments inherited from Vitis vinifera

only set during relatively cool weather.

Grape Swenson White Vitis ‘Swenson White’

Also known as Louise Swenson, this essentially seedless white table grape has a delicious, fruity

flavor. The vine is vigorous, cold hardy and disease resistant. This grape is also used for wine

production, and has a delicate aroma of flowers and honey. It is light in body and blending it with a

variety such as Prairie Star makes it a more complete wine. Ripens late August into September.

Mature Height: 6-8 ft.

Grape Valiant Vitis ‘Valiant’

Valiant has large, well-filled clusters of round, sweet, dark purple grapes excellent for fresh eating

and for juices and jelly; borne on a productive, hardy, vigorous vine. An annual bearer, this fruit

ripens in late August, producing grapes in a short season. Slipskin. Prune heavily in late winter.

Mature Height: 8-15 ft.