Burgundy red – Introduced in 1986 by the University of Minnesota. Excellent fresh or for preserves, soft and sweet. Bears fruit the second season after planting. Fruit is of large size and named after Professor W. H. Alderman. Very attractive and valued as an ornamental. ‘Superior’, ‘Toka’ or ‘Compass’ make good pollinators. MNRC.

The fruit has excellent flavor and the plant is resistant to verticillium wilt disease. The entire crop ripens in June, mid to late season. (Zone 4-10).

This small tree or large shrub is hardy, drought resistant, and excellent for wildlife plantings. White flowers bloom before the foliage, and are followed by edible reddish-yellow fruits and yellow autumn color. This is a suitable pollinator for our fruiting plums.

‘Anne’ is a fall bearing, golden raspberry from the University of Maryland. Light yellow fruit is born on the top of sparsely thorned canes. Large, firm symmetrical berries have a mild-sweet flavor with an aromatic banana flavor developing in cooler climates.

Fall bearing raspberry. A sister seedling of ‘Autumn Bliss’ that is not only a better producer it also has much better fruit firmness. Berries are long and conical with a bright red color and a very good flavor. Ships well. Good upright growth and quite vigorous. Ripens 3 weeks before ‘Heritage’. (CPBR AF)

Fruit is of good size and eating quality. The sweet, semi-freestone juicy flesh is excellent for fresh eating, sauces and baking. Ripens mid-August. This dwarf tree will bear fruit in 2-3 years. Self-fruitful, needs no pollinator.

Originated as a chance seedling in Berkshire, England. Large size, golden yellow, wonderful quality. Buttery, juicy, highly flavored fruit. Excellent for eating fresh or canning. Vigorous grower and bears young. ‘Bosc’ is a good pollinator for ‘Bartlett’.

Black Cherry. Solid flesh with high quality flavor. A fine shipping market variety. Pollinate with ‘Black Tartarian’ or ‘Stella’.

Fruit is large, bright purple-black; tender, juicy and very rich. Vigorous, erect grower, heavy bearer. Pollinate with ‘Stella’ or ‘Bing’ Cherry.

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. Has been shown to be hardy and produce fruit in USDA zone 3b. Naturally compact growth habit makes it easy to manage. Use ‘La Crescent’, ‘Waneta’ or American Plum for pollination.

A midseason blueberry. Considered by many to be the best all around variety for consistent yields, disease resistance, and high quality. It has an upright, open growing habit. One of the best garden blueberry varieties on the market today. Height 4-6′. Full sun. (Zone 4-7)

Midseason blueberry. A heavy producer of high quality large, powder-blue berries with outstanding dessert flavor. The beautiful rose-pink flowers turn bright white in full bloom. Foliage turns a burgundy color in the fall. Does particularly well in areas with hot summer or very cold winters. Upright and open growing habit. Height 5′. Full sun. (Zone 4-7)

This European plum is purplish blue and slightly larger than Damson. A freestone plum with greenish yellow flesh and sweet flavor. Excellent for sauce and jam. A self fruitful variety that ripens in mid September. From the Cornell Research Station in New York.

Honeyberry’s taste has been compared to blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and black currants. You can eat them fresh, bake into pies or make into jams or jellies. Borealis an excellent source of antioxidants and Vitamin C. Needs Tundra for fruit set.

An old time French variety with large, high quality, russeted fruit. The tender, juicy, yellowish flesh has a smooth texture and the fruit is good for fresh use and canning. Fruit matures in early October in southern Iowa. Vigorous grower. ‘Bartlett’ is a good pollinator for ‘Bosc’.

(‘Chief’ x ‘Indian Summer’) Morden, Manitoba, Canada, 1960. Red, medium acid with aromatic flavor. Vigorous, erect and sturdy. Excellent for canning, freezing, and dessert. Very productive and extremely hardy.

Originated at the Geneva Ag. Exp. Station, New York in 1934. Fruit is black and large with attractive, fairly glossy skin. Flesh is firm. Berries have excellent quality, good flavor and ripen in mid-season. Good for canning and freezing. Canes hardy and vigorous. In Minnesota this variety is suggested for the southern third of the state.

This is a University of Maryland variety that has proven to be one of the most productive varieties for the East and Midwest. It is considered to be the new standard for fall bearing varieties. Fruit is larger than ‘Heritage’, more productive and the taste is very flavorful. ‘Caroline’ is vigorous and more tolerant of root rot and yellow rust than ‘Heritage’. Fruits earlier than ‘Heritage’. Leaf coverage reduces sunscald on berry.

(‘Dolgo’ x ‘Wealthy’) University of MN, 1957. Blooms mid-May. Large crabapple (1.75 -2 inches). Red over orange. Excellent flavor for fresh eating. Short storage life. Hardy.

Chester is a thornless and semi-erect variety of blackberry that was developed by the USDA in 1985. Medium to large berries are deep black, round and very sweet. This is a high quality and high yielding variety and will not soften or lose its color in hot weather. Reputedly an excellent variety for making blackberry wine. Late ripening.

University of MN, 1946. Originated in 1946 as an open-pollinated seedling of ‘Malinda’. Pleasant nut-like flavor. Large crabapple (2″ diameter). Outstanding flavor and good texture for fresh eating. Medium storage life. Hardy.

Bright red stems are delicious for sauces and pies. One of the sweetest of the red rhubarb. Perennial. (Zone 3-8).

Introduced in 1996. Related to ‘St. Cloud’ with fruit that ripens a week earlier than ‘Northblue’. A sweeter berry and more upright in growth habit than ‘Northblue’ but with yields as high. A good plant for the home gardener with large dark blue fruit and good blueberry flavor. Glossy, dark green leaves turn bright red in the fall. Height 30-40″. MNRC (Zone 3-7) Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.

Perfect for any backyard or for full orchard, honeyberries are tasty fresh, on ice cream, baked into pies or made into jams or jellies. The flavor is reminicent of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or black currents. Excellent source of antioxidants and Vitamin C. Pollinator for Borealis, Tundra or Indigo Gem for fruit set.

Red – Excellent for jams, jellies, canning and sauces. Early bearing cross that yields fruit the second year after planting. Good pollinator for other varieties.

(‘McIntosh’ x ‘Longfield’) University of MN, 1943. A red blush mutation of ‘Fireside’ apple. Similar to ‘Fireside’ except that it has more intense red color. Hardy, heavy bearer. Large size. Excellent for eating or cooking. Distinctive flavor. Fruit keeps well until April or May. Unsuitable pollinator for ‘Fireside’.

Ripens late in the season, black fruits with strong flavor, medium in size and borne in clusters. The plants are very productive, immune to white pine blister rust, and only moderately susceptible to powdery mildew. Developed by Agriculture Canada at Ottawa, Ontario in 1952.

A freestone peach with bright yellow flesh. Matches ‘Reliance’ in cold-hardiness and tolerance of spring frosts. Sweet, extra-juicy fruit is an absolute delight for fresh eating, canning, baking, and freezing. Self-pollinating. ‘Contender’ ripens mid-to late August.

(‘Ben Davis’ x ‘McIntosh’) New York, 1915. An older, well-known variety. Medium-sized and bright red with a sprightly tropical flavor. White flesh holds its color well after being cut. Excellent for eating and cooking.

Yellowish orange fruit, 1.5 ” diameter at maturity, has a firm texture and a less sweet flavor making it better for canning, but it is also good for fresh eating. Freestone fruit ripens in late July. Self-fruitful, however yields improve with cross-pollination.

West Virginia, 1905. Medium size, round, bright golden yellow. Firm, crisp and juicy, good for eating and cooking. Late maturing. ‘Honeygold’ is a good substitute in colder regions.

Iowa, 1895. Striped to solid red. Flavor rich and sweet. Flesh is light yellow, crisp, and sweet. Good for fresh eating and salads. Harrold strain.

An improved seedling of ‘Ure’ pear selected for its improved vigor, chlorosis resistance and iron-clad cold hardiness. Abundant white flowers in spring produce yellow fruits on average 10 days earlier than ‘Ure’. The foliage is an attractive, glossy green. Use ‘Ure’ for pollination. Selected by Dr. Wilbert Ronald at Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. in Canada.

(‘McIntosh’ & ‘Delicious’ Red) New York, 1966. Attractive, medium sized fruit with red blushed skin. Sweet flavor and firm texture. Very good fresh eating apple. Medium storage life. Blooms midseason and is an excellent pollen source for other varieties. Resistant to mildew and fire blight. Prone to biennial bearing.

Deep, dark red fruit 1″ in diameter and excellent for baking and fresh eating. The fruit is much sweeter than other sour cherries. Extremely hardy buds.

A highly adaptable nectarine with bright pink flowers early in Spring. Fruit is large bright yellow with 75% red blush. Freestone flesh is firm, sweet, and juicy ripening in July. Highly productive tree may require thinning. Self-fruitful

(‘McIntosh’ x ‘Longfield’) University of MN, 1943. Large, red striped fruit with a sweet, pleasant flavor. Excellent flavor good for eating. Good storage life. One of the most popular apples in MN. Resistant to cedar-apple rust. Unsuitable pollinator for ‘Connell Red’.

From Wisconsin orchardist Bill Eubank, this new sour pie cherry has the sweetest tasting cherries we’ve ever sampled. Although, not quite for fresh eating like a ‘Bing’, they are fantastic for jams, jellies, and pies. With its compact size, this is a great tree for the home garden or small orchard.

Fruiting Asian pear grown mainly for its edible fruit, has an upright oval form with glossy green foliage which looks great all season long. White flowers in spring make way to the unusual dark tan to light brown fruit, tasting like a cross between apple and pear, with crispy texture. Asian pear cultivars are partially self-fruitful but better crops are set where two or more cultivars are planted together. European pears or Asian pears, such as Seckle, Bosc or Bartlett, can be used for pollination. Excellent for fresh eating or canning. Discovered by Jeanne & Jim Matsuda of Park Creek Nursery.

(‘Macoun’ x Antonovka x NY Selection) New York, 1985. The red fruit is large and good for eating, sauces and juice. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a slight tart flavor. The fruit will keep until January in cold storage. Very vigorous and productive tree. Developed for disease resistance. Immune to apple scab and resistant to mildew, cedar-apple rust and fireblight. Does not require fungicide sprays.

Minnesota, 1936. This MN apple bred in 1936, is now being introduced. Frostbite™ is a unique small apple with a very sweet, intense taste. Crisp but firm texture and juicy. Extremely cold hardy, it is an excellent variety for cold, northern regions. Great for cider or cooking. Parent to ‘Keepsake’ and ‘Sweet 16’, grandparent to ‘Honeycrisp’.

The berries are large and sweet with good flavor and texture. (Zone 3-10).

A very hardy pear. The 1.75″ fruit are a medium yellow, lightly blushed with dull red and ripen mid-season. Good for canning and spicing, fair for eating. Use ‘Ure’ as pollinator.

Manitoba, Canada, 1955. Open-pollinated seedling of Patten Greening. One of the best apples for colder regions. Does not tolerate prolonged periods of high temperatures. Washed red over creamy green. Flesh is crisp, juicy, tender and aromatic. Medium-sized fruit that is especially good for baking. Short storage life. Very hardy. Annual bearer. Good success reported in zone 2b.

Europe, 1800. Gravenstein apple is an old-fashioned apple variety with sweet, tart flavors and crisp, juicy texture. One of the earliest ripening apples, picked in late July and August. Is used primarily as a cooking apple, especially for sauces and cider. An irregularly-shaped green apple with broad red stripes. Short storage life.

A Bailey Nurseries introduction, this red selection of ‘Haralson’ apple was discovered by Louis Lautz, an orchardist from La Crescent, MN. The fruit is redder and earlier than the standard ‘Haralson’, yet retains all the good qualities of ‘Haralson’: juicy, tart, firm, good keeper, extremely hardy and fireblight resistant. This is an excellent variety for northern United States and Canada. Unsuitable pollinator for ‘Haralson’.

(‘Malinda’ x ‘Wealthy’) University of MN, 1923. Named after Charles Haralson, superintendent of the U of MN Fruit Breeding Farm. A natural semi-dwarf tree that produces medium-sized red fruit. Hard, crisp and tart. Good dual purpose apple. One of the most popular apples in MN. Often bears fruit the first year. Prone to biennial bearing. Keeps well, will store until March. Fine hardy, winter variety. Unsuitable pollinator for Haralred®.

Three outstanding apples on one tree. Budded and grown as an espalier, trained to grow flat against a wall, this apple tree will produce ‘Honeycrisp’ on the bottom, ‘Sweet Sixteen’ in the middle and Zestar!® apples on top. Three different apples that take up no space at all. Easy picking. No other pollinator needed since 3 apple varieties are on one tree.

(‘Duchess’ x ‘Starking Delicious’) North Dakota, 1980. Fruit large and dark red. Flesh green-yellow, juicy. Flavor is sweet but mild, pleasant for eating, cooking, and as a dessert apple. An annual bearer. A natural semi-dwarf tree growing to about 10 to 15 feet in height. Short storage life. Hardy variety. Does very well without spraying.

(‘Milton’ x ‘Cuthbert’) 1969. Geneva, N.Y. (Everbearing) The medium sized red fruit has very good flavor and quality. First crop mid-July, second crop September 1.

The red fruit has good flavor and texture. It is very hardy and the entire crop ripens in June, early to mid-season. (Zone 3-10).

(‘Keepsake’ x unnamed seedling) University of MN, 1991. An exciting apple that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. Flavor is sweet but well-balanced. Excellent storage life, up to 7 months. Has been rated equal to or higher in overall quality than ‘Haralson’, ‘Honeygold’ or ‘Keepsake’ in winter storage trials. Ripens in late September in MN and stores like a late season variety. Has become an outstanding commercial and home orchard variety because of its explosive crispness, flavor and storage life. Malus ‘Indian Summer’ is a good pollinator. (trial in zone 3). CPBR #1007, C®

(Golden ‘Delicious’ x ‘Haralson’) University of MN, 1969. Medium to large, yellow apple. Fruit is crisp, juicy and sweet. Excellent for eating as well as cooking. Medium storage life. Similar to Golden ‘Delicious’, but hardier.

Horseradish is a beautiful perennial plant that is easy to grow and sends up long stems of white flowers in early to mid summer. The roots are generally dug in the fall, grated and mixed with vinegar. Jars will keep in the refrigerator for months. (Zone 2-9)

This variety is a favorite for home gardeners wanting an easy to grow, heavy producing late season variety. The fruit is dark blue, small to medium in size, and very sweet in flavor. Excellent for baking. A reliable producer every year. Height 5-6′. Full sun. (Zone 4-8)

A marked improvement over ‘Mary Washington’, with a much higher percent of male plants which produce larger spears. (Zone 3-7).

New York, 1800. Fruit medium size, round, bright red, flesh is white tinged with yellow, aromatic. Crisp, and juicy. Good for dessert or cooking. Good pollinator for ‘Delicious’ Golden, ‘Delicious’ Red and ‘Granny Smith’.Zehr’s Flower and Landscaping is your source for Malus ‘Jonathan’, commonly known as Jonathan Apple.

Glossy round berries are firm, plump, and just loaded with vitamin C. The rich, berry taste is a blend of black currant and gooseberry flavor, sweet and satisfying. Fruits are abundant starting early July, usually the second year. Resistant to white pine blister rust.

Summer bearing. Attractive red berries with great aroma and flavor. Excellent for freezing, canning and of course pie. One of the most disease resistant varieties, making it very easy to maintain. Sturdy growth habit. Released in Manitoba in 1961, thus very winter hardy. A distinct improvement over ‘Latham’.

Fruit is striped red over yellow, with a slight blush. Early season variety is crisp, juicy and moderately sweet. Good choice for pick-your-own orchards as they can be picked over a long period of time. Short storage life. Introduced by Van Lin Orchard, La Crescent, MN.

Yellow – Cross of ‘Shiro’ (P. americana x P. salicina) x Howard Yellow (P. americana) 1919. High quality yellow plum. Fruit is small to medium. Sweet and juicy. Excellent for fresh eating and jams. Vigorous grower.

A big, beautiful dark mahogany red cherry. These are some of the largest and juiciest cherries that grow on trees. The sweet taste is wonderful for baking and cooking. Highly resistant to browning. Thrives in zone 4b, the southern area of 4.

Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1920. Red, ripening over a long period. Sure cropper for home and commercial use.

(‘Macoun’ x Perdue 54-12) New York, 1964. A productive variety that was selected for its resistance to apple scab and cedar-apple rust. Crisp and juicy with a sprightly flavor. Keeps well into February. Does not require fungicide sprays. Does very well without spraying.

SDSU introduction 1973 (South Dakota E31 x Ewart). Juicy, sweet, medium to small bright yellow fruit. Blooms early May. Tree globe shaped. Glossy green foliage, red fall color. Excellent dessert pear for northern Great Plains. Fire blight resistant. Pollen-sterile, can not be used to pollinate a second pear tree. ‘Parker’ is a good pollinator. Height 15-20′.

(‘McIntosh’ x ‘Jersey Black’) New York, 1923. Aromatic, ‘McIntosh’-type dessert apple. Medium sized, dark purple-red fruit. Flesh white, firm and very high quality. Crisp texture and well-balanced flavor. Good for eating. Fruit tends to drop when ripe.

Primarily used as understock for other apricot varieties.

A strong growing and productive strain, producing long, thick spears in May and early June. Suitable for freezing. (Zone 3-7)

(‘Fameuse’ x ‘Detroit Red’) Ontario, Canada, 1870. A well-known older apple that has a sprightly flavor and a medium storage life. Nearly solid, bright red skin. Heavy bearer. Good for eating and baking. Fruit tends to drop when ripe.

(Sweet Cherry x Prunus tomentosa) Large, tart red fruit for pie or preserves. Fruit firm and juicy. Vigorous and highly productive. Home or commercial use.

(‘Superb’ x P. subirica L.’Mandru’) 1961. Released by the University of Minnesota. Light orange color. Flavor is sweet, but with a slight acidity. Blooms 3rd week of April. Ripens before ‘Sungold’. 1.75″ fruit hangs on tree until ripe. Height 10-15′. ‘Sungold’ recommended pollinator.

Large fruit, red blush. Flesh is yellow and has excellent flavor. Sweet and juicy. Good for canning and fresh eating. Self-pollinating but will produce more fruit with a pollinator.

Blue – European Plum. Good eaten off tree. Excellent for dessert, jam and preserves. Tender, juicy flesh. Considered the best blue cultivar in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

(‘Rescue’ x ‘Melba’) Saskatchewan, Canada, 1979. One of the earliest summer apples to ripen. Well suited to very cold regions. A natural semi-dwarf tree that is precocious and productive. Attractive color, small to medium fruit. Good cooking or eating apple. Very hardy. Keeps about 16 weeks in cold storage. Fruit must be picked before full maturity for storage or use.

Genetic dwarf introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1950. Red fruit with a small stone. Very productive. A sour pie cherry. Blooms in early May.

Introduced in 1983. Plants are short stature, growing to 3-4′ in height. Fruit is dark blue, large and attractive with a good blueberry flavor and a pleasing sugar to acid ratio. Glossy, dark green leaves turning to a deep bright red in fall. A good plant for the home gardener with winter climates similar to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Makes an ideal shrub for the home landscape. MNRC (Zone 3-8). Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.

A sibling of ‘Northsky’ introduced in 1988 – plants larger and more productive than ‘Northsky’. Recommended for commercial plantings and home gardens. Fruit 1/2″ in diameter with an attractive sky blue color. Flavor sweet and mild. Mature plants 18-24″ high, 30-40″ in diameter. Fruits approximately 5 days earlier than ‘Northblue’ and extends for 2-3 weeks. Partially self- fruitful. MNRC (Zone 3-8) Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.

This cultivar was hybridized to adapt to northern Michigan. Fruit size is small, dark blue and has a wild berry flavor. Mature plants are 3-4 feet. ‘Northland’ has limber branches which do not break under heavy snow loads and adapts well to the sub zero climate. Great for ornamental use. Low stature and spreading growth habit make it an attractive landscape plant. Foliage is beautiful throughout the growing season. (Zone 4-7)

Introduced in 1983. One of the shortest of the half-high blueberries, attaining a mature height of only 12-18″ and a mature spread of 24-30″. The fruit is medium sized and sky blue. ‘Northsky’ will ripen the same time as ‘Northblue’. An abundant producer, one bush of ‘Northsky’ can produce from one to three pounds of luscious fruit at maturity. The glossy green foliage turns a bright red in autumn. MNRC (Zone 3-8) Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.

(‘Golden Russet’ x ‘Alexander’) Wisconsin, 1895. Large yellow-green. Good keeper. Flesh is dense and tart. Good for cooking.

‘Ozark Beauty’ is an everbearing strawberry with deep red, firm berries that are “just right” in sweetness. Delicious fresh or frozen. (Zone 4-8).

1934 University of Minnesota introduction. Open-pollinated seedling of a Manchurian pear. Large, yellow-bronze fruit. Fine grained, tender and juicy. Upright and vigorous grower. Pollinator for ‘Luscious’.

Fruit is very large, firm and has small, dry recessed scars. The berry is formed on tight clusters and it tends to be flatter than the other cultivars. Ripens early. Excellent flavor. Bush is upright, open and vigorous. Excellent landscape variety with showy white blooms in the spring, dark green foliage in the summer, and fiery orange fall colors. Height 4-6′. Full sun. (Zone 4-8)

Fruit is of good size and quality. Very tender and juicy. A good pollinator for most other pear trees.

Red – (P. salicina x P. nigra) 1923. Brookings, SD. Good dessert plum. Yellow flesh, sweet and juicy. Large size, pointed fruit.

Persimmon produces fragrant flowers which develop into orange-yellow fruits rich in Vitamin C that are popular in puddings, cookies, cakes, custard, and sherbet. A tea can be made from the leaves and the roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.

A new pink blueberry provides year-around interest. Pinkish-white, bell shaped blooms in spring followed by pale green fruit that turns deep pink for harvest. Glossy and firm, the fruit has a mild, sweet flavor. In fall the leaves turn orange fading to deep red, dropping to reveal reddish-brown stems. Height 4-5′ . (Zone 4-7)

A late blooming apricot, ideal for higher elevations and climates prone to late spring frosts. Golden-yellow fruits have a reddish blush, and are sweet, firm and juicy. Trees bear young and heavily. Called a “sweet pit apricot” as its pit is edible and tastes of almond. Self-fruitful, however yields improve with cross-pollination.

Red – ‘Burbank’ x (P. salicina x ‘Wolf’). A very attractive red plum with a golden blush. Released by the University of Minnesota in 1942. Sweet, juicy, yellow flesh with excellent quality. Immense sized red fruit. Good for fresh use, jam and jelly. Very hardy.

1932. NDSU. Very productive. Pale green fruit becoming pink when ripe. Few thorns. Produces fruit on 2-3 year old wood.

Tender spears are a beautiful deep burgundy in color. More tender, mild and sweet than standard varieties. Vigorous and productive, producing spears ready for harvesting a year earlier than most varieties. (Zone 3-7).

A red selection of ‘Duchess of Oldenburg’. Very hardy, medium to large size red apple. Fruit is tart and juicy. Good for eating, but best for pies and sauces. Abundant fruit, annual bearer. Short storage life.

Clusters of large bright red berries borne on 2-3 year old wood. Semi-erect and vigorous. Very productive. Fruits are good for jams and jellies. Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1933.

University of MN, 1940. A red selection of ‘Prairie Spy’ that has better fruit adherence on the tree at maturity. Best for baking. Long-term storage apple. Very productive.

(‘Daniels Red Duchess’ x ‘Delicious’ Red) University of MN, 1963. Very popular apple in Minnesota. Medium to large red apple. Flesh is juicy and crisp. Flavor is an outstanding balance of sweet and tart. Excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Good storage life. Becoming one of the most popular apples in MN.

The hardiest yellow-fleshed freestone peach available. Medium sized, roundish, yellow-fleshed peach that ripens with ‘Redhaven’. Has a rather dull blush over green-yellow color. Flesh is bright yellow, rather soft and juicy. Flavor is fair. Good for fresh market in cold regions.

Branch sport of ‘Gala’, New Zealand, 1969. Great early season apple with crisp firm fruit. Fine-grained texture and excellent flavor makes a sweet snack fresh or baked.

A sport of ‘Redmax’, RubyMac® colors weeks ahead of its maturity date and other ‘McIntosh’ strains with a bright, ruby-red blush finish on virtually the entire fruit. It delivers outstanding firmness, quality and flavor along with its beautifully vibrant color. Good for fresh eating and cooking.

Cultivar developed in Morden, Manitoba 1937. Fruit is bronze gold, blushed with red. Good for canning and jam, fair for eating. Blooms early May. Produces more fruit with a pollinator.

‘Seckel’ has small russet colored fruits with a sweet and spicy flavor. The firm flesh is well suited to cooking and canning. Ripens in August or September in zones 4-5. Blight resistant. The beautiful display of white blossoms in spring is an added bonus. Not a suitable pollinator for ‘Bartlett’. ‘Bosc’ is a good pollinator.

This sport of ‘Red Fuji’ offers the same round, bright red, crisp, juicy fruit as its parent, plus a compact habit and earlier harvest time. September Wonder® also boasts excellent storage ability. Superb eating apple.

Shiro is a first-rate yellow plum variety that excels over others in both taste and appearance. Round plum with yellow skin and a slight pink blush covers sweet, juicy flesh. Clingstone heirloom type is a cross between Prunus Americana x Prunus salicina. Use Superior, Toka or Compass as a pollinator.

(‘Sharon’ x ‘Connell Red’) Another example of the University of Minnesota’s expertise in the development of cold hardy apple varieties. A cross between ‘Sharon’ and ‘Connell Red’, SnowSweet® has a deliciously sweet, slightly tart taste. Slow to oxidize when exposed to air. ‘Honeycrisp’ is a good pollinator. Above average resistance to scab and fire blight.

A seedless table or juice grape with excellent flavor. Vigorous and bears heavily small, tight clusters of small, deep red berries. Earliest high quality seedless, berries are edible at pink stage in August, but are sweeter and more flavorful if left to ripen to full red.

An introduction from the Morden Research Station in Canada. ‘Souris’ is an improved red, summer-bearing raspberry. Compared to the old standard ‘Boyne’, ‘Souris’ is slightly sweeter, more productive and has better spider mite resistance.

A sweet, June bearing strawberry with glossy, crimson red fruit. Shows good disease resistance. Great for fresh eating, freezing and preserves. (Zone 4-8).

Blue – European Plum, 1926. Fruit medium large, flesh greenish yellow. Produces large annual crop. Good for fresh dessert, canning, jams and jellies.

(‘Mantet’ x ‘Oriole’) University of MN, 1978. Medium-sized red striped fruit. Flavor is sprightly tart and good for eating and baking. Good texture, semi-acid to sweet. All purpose apple. One of the better early apples for northern locations. Short storage life. MNRC.

Black skin and flesh. This sweet cherry has juicy flesh and is moderately firm.

MNRC – Recognized for many years as the hardiest pear from the University of Minnesota, released in 1985. Free of fire blight. An annual bearer. Fruit is pyriform in shape, 2.5-3″ in diameter and 3-3.5″ long. Blooms early in May. The fruit should be harvested in mid-August when crisp and still green with a red blush. Fruit harvested at that time is sweet and crisp, and may be stored up to 2 months. Use either ‘Parker’ or ‘Patten’ as pollinator.

Bright, clear gold, 1.25″ fruit. Fruit hangs on tree until ripe. Flavor is mild and sweet. Eating quality is good, sauce fair to good, jam very good. Late variety. Upright habit of growth. Blooms 3rd week of April. Released by the University of Minnesota in 1960. Use ‘Moongold’ for a pollinator.

Red – ‘Burbank’ x ‘Kaga’ (P. simonii) 1933. Released by the University of Minnesota. One of the best plums on the market. Large fruit with dark red skin. Good for fresh eating, jam and jelly. Flesh is yellow, sweet and juicy. Heavy bearing. Often sets fruit the first year. Use ‘Toka’ for pollination.

Deep burgundy spears, larger and more tender than the green varieties, have a mild, nutty flavor when cooked. ‘Sweet Purple’ has a higher sugar content making the spears sweeter and can also be enjoyed eaten raw. (Zone 3-7)

(‘MN447’ x ‘Northern Spy’) University of MN, 1978. Medium-sized red striped apple with crisp, juicy texture. Excellent sweet, unusual flavor – like cherry candy. Outstanding dessert apple. Fire blight resistant. Can be slow to come into bearing – better on dwarf rootstock. MNRC. Good success in zone 3b.

Developed by the University of Minnesota (MN 78 x Seibel 11803). Red, with high sugar content. A large, round grape with crisp yet tender texture. Vines hardy to 30 degrees below zero, but does not fruit well in Zone 4 without protection. (Zone 5-8)

Red – South Dakota Experiment Station introduction, 1911. One of the best pollinators. A medium sized, richly flavored variety with beautiful apricot color.

Three early blooming apple trees in one container to form a clump. Ease of pollination, assortment of varieties and extended harvest make this a triple play! Enjoy ‘State Fair’, ‘Wealthy’ and Zestar!®. All varieties are good for eating and cooking. No other pollinator needed since 3 apple varieties are on one tree.

Three late-season blooming apple trees in one container to form a clump. Ease of pollination, assortment of varieties and extended harvest make this a triple play! Enjoy ‘Fireside’, Haralred® and ‘Honeygold’. All varieties are good for eating and cooking. No other pollinator needed since 3 apple varieties are on one tree.

Three mid-season blooming apple trees in one container to form a clump. Ease of pollination, assortment of varieties and extended harvest make this a triple play! Enjoy ‘Honeycrisp’, ‘Sweet 16’ and ‘Cortland’. All varieties are good for eating and cooking. No other pollinator needed since 3 apple varieties are on one tree.

Tundra bushes are smaller, but the fruit is larger. Berries taste like wild blueberries with a hint of black currant. Great for fresh eating or making jams and jellies. Perfect for a backyard or full orchard. Use Indigo Gem or Cinderella for fruit set.

Fruit is green-yellow, very juicy and approximately 2″ in diameter. Has sturdy branching. Good for eating and canning. Developed in 1978 at Morden Research Station. Approximate ripening date is August 15. Use ‘Golden Spice’ as pollinator.

Red – South Dakota Experiment Station introduction, 1913. Produces well the first season after planting. One of the best market plums. Fruit is large, red, sweet, juicy and of good quality.

(Cherry Crab x ‘Sops of Wine’) MN, 1860. The first commercial apple variety developed in MN. Striped red fruit with a tart balanced flavor. Multi-purpose apple but especially good for cooking. Often bears fruit the first year. Keeps well. Fruit tends to drop at maturity. Good success in zone 3b.

Wendy is a hardy, productive early June-bearing strawberry. Large, glossy red, wedge-shaped to conic berries are firm with bright red flesh and excellent flavor. Resistant to powdery mildew and red stele. (Zone 3-8)

Illinois, 1869. Fruit is yellow with red stripes. Good for eating and pickling. Hardy, vigorous, heavy bearing tree. Short storage life.

University of Illinois. Bred in 1989. Attractive medium-sized dark red apple with outstanding flavor. Cream-colored flesh is juicy with full spicy flavors. This apple has shown excellent resistance to scab. Late ripening variety prolongs the harvest season. Use for fresh eating and cooking. Very good storage life.

From North Dakota. Considered to be one of the hardier apples, Wodarz has an uneven shape and yellow to green skin with a pink blush ripening in late September to early October. Flesh is white, firm and sweet. A vigorous apple used for eating and cooking with good storage-ability of up to three months. Somewhat tolerant to fireblight. A joint release of North Dakota State University and the R.L. Wodarz family.

Wisconsin, 1875. An old variety, hardy and long lived. Best known for its large size – up to 5″ diameter fruit. Color is pale yellow to green with carmine-red blushes and stripes. Primarily used as a cooking apple.

Russia, 1880. Skin is clear yellow and the flesh is white. Precocious and productive tree. Best used for cooking. Heavy producer. Pick before maturity for better storage life. Scab resistant.

(‘State Fair’ x MN selection) University of MN, 1998. A wonderful new apple cultivar from the the University of MN. At last, an early apple that is crisp and juicy! Best known for its excellent sweet tart flavor. Has a much longer storage life than other early apples. Excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Ripens in late August in MN.