APPLES
ANNA
An Israeli selection with a remarkably low chill requirement. It is large and has light
greenish-yellow skin with a slight red blush. Fruit is sweet, slightly tart, crisp with a creamy
white flesh. Anna Apples are a good southern choice for fresh eating, apple sauce, or
homemade pies. The trees produce at an early age and the fruit stores very well. Anna
Apple trees need only 200-300 chill hours to produce delicious apple that ripen in late June.
Pollinator required. Ein Shemer and Dorsett Golden are perfect pollinators for the Anna
Apple tree.
DORSETT GOLDEN
The Dorsett Golden Apple Tree is an excellent choice to pollinate with the Anna Apple Tree.
It has a medium to large fruit that is firm, smooth, has crisp flesh and has a sweet and tart
flavor. The Dorsett Golden Apple Tree has yellow skin with an orange-red blush. The Dorsett
Golden Apple Tree is a great southern selection that ripens mid-June to early July. Pollinizer
needed, 250 chill hours.
EIN SHEMER
Very similar to Anna apple trees because they are both warm climate fruit trees, requiring
only 200 to 300 chill hours. It is a self pollinator and an excellent choice if you only have
room for one tree. It is a pollinator for Anna and Dorsett Golden. It can grow in partial
sun and can producing in 1 to 2 years. The fruit has a yellowish skin, and the flesh is sweet
and crisp. It ripens from the middle of June through July.
GALA
A crisp, sweet and juicy apple with excellent flavor found in groceries across America. This
medium sized, round shaped apple has a golden yellow skin with a reddish orange blush.
The Gala apple will handle a considerable amount of summer heat and could be another
choice to add to southern home orchards. It ripens mid-August to early September and
cross pollinates well with Golden Delicious. The Gala apple requires 500 chill hours and
needs a pollinizer.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Golden Delicious apple is one of the most widely planted varieties in the world, which
speaks for its high quality. It is a large all purpose apple that has beautiful golden skin with
crisp, delicious flesh. Golden Delicious is a good pollinator for most other apple varieties,
and it ripens from September to October. The Golden Delicious needs 600 to 700 chill hours
and requires a pollinizer.
GRANNY SMITH
Considered the best pie apple in the world. The skin is an attractive bright green color,
which is retained long after harvest. This is a firm, sweet/tart apple that is good for eating,
cooking, and sauce. Granny Smith is a good choice for both hot or cold climates. It ripens
August to September. The Granny Smith apple requires 400 chill hours and is self-fertile.
MOLLIES DELICIOIUS
Summer apple not to be confused with Red Delicious strains. Attractive, large fruit with
unique, slightly conic shape. Light yellow background about half covered with a red blush.
High quality flesh. Good flavor. Stores for about 10 weeks in refrigeration. Vigorous,
productive tree. Fruit tends to set in clusters, requiring 2-3 pickings. Excellent pollinator.
Some disease resistance. Requires 400-500 hours of chilling. Best in zones 6-8.
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RED DELICIOUS
This large, crisp and juicy apple has waxy red skin with pure white flesh. Its distinctive,
delicious flavor makes it a best seller at world-wide markets. The Red Delicious apple bears
more heavily when pollinized with a Golden Delicious. They will ripen together from
September to October, making an attractive red and gold Fall garden display. The Red
Delicious requires 900 Chill Hours and is semi-self fertile.
WINESAP
Winesap apple trees are well known and widely grown for their crisp tangy fruit. The
Winesap apple is round, medium in size and has bright to deep red speckled skin. It keeps
well and is great for fresh eating, dessert, canning or juice. Requires a pollinator such as
Fuji, Gala, Red or Golden Delicious. Also, 800 chilling hours are needed to produce delicious
Winesap Apples in September or October.
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BLUEBERRIES
BRIGHTWELL
The Brightwell blueberry is unsurpassed and considered among the top varieties in the
world, which says it all. Brightwell ripens early mid-season, in between the production
periods of Climax and Tifblue. It produces outstanding yields of medium-sized fruit. (Zones
6b-9)
CLIMAX
Climax is prized for its abundant crops of large sized and medium blueberries. Climax is the
earliest ripening cultivar and the berries ripen over a short period of time, which makes it
ideal for the machine harvesting in commercial operations. However, its early ripening
period also makes it a popular choice for home orcharders who want to extend their picking
time. (Zones 6b - 9)
POWDER BLUE
This blueberry looks like its name and clues you to its ripened readiness when a white
powdery coat appears on the fruit. Sweet to eat fresh and to cook, Powder Blue is easy to
grow and maintain. Its good keeping quality and special looks make it popular at Farmer's
Markets.
PREMIER
A Rabbiteye variety released from North Carolina this variety is an early season rabbiteye
variety, that produces fruit of excellent color, size and flavor. The bushes are vigorous and
productive, and have been suited to mechanical harvesting.
TIFBLUE
Tifblue blueberry sets the mark for tall, vigorous blueberry plants and large fruit. The fruits
and clusters are very large and as attractive as they are tasty. Dramatic fall color in the
landscape and well-adapted to the Southeast US and beyond, Tifblue is a classic rabbiteye
blueberry.
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VARIETIES OF CITRUS
Citrus varieties vary with cold hardiness, and are listed below from hardy to tender.
Most Cold Hardy
Kumquats
Satsuma
Sweet Oranges
Navel Oranges
Mandarin
Grapefruit
Tangerines
Tangelo
Lemons
Limes
Tender
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The Facts on Cold Hardy Citrus
Most people lose their citrus trees in the first or second year of the tree's life. It pays to
protect these small trees during 25 degrees F or lower freezes. Here are some things to
remember:
1. Cover completely with a two-layer combination of a blanket and then plastic.
Uncover the next day as it warms up.
2. Once established, citrus trees can tolerate lower temperatures and recover more
quickly from freezes.
3. Keep your tree dormant. Never fertilize after August as this promotes late, tender
growth that is susceptible to freeze damage.
4. Choose a microclimate. Find an area that's sheltered from northern winds for more
tender citrus varieties.
COLD TOLERANCE OF CITRUS
Citrons, lemons and limes are most easily killed by freezing temperatures. Temperatures in
the high 20s will readily kill or severely damage these plants. Sweet oranges and grapefruit
are somewhat more cold hardy and usually require temperatures in the mid-20s before
incurring major damage to large branches.
Tangerines and mandarins are quite cold hardy, usually withstanding temperatures in the
low 20s before incurring significant wood damage. The above information refers to leaf or
wood and tree damage. The fruit itself easily freezes at 26-28 degrees that lasts for several
hours.
The actual temperature at which tissue of a given plant will freeze and the degree of
damage sustained are functions of a number of factors in addition to the species and variety
involved. Some of the more important factors include:
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The freezing temperature reached.
The duration of the freezing temperature.
How well was the plant hardened or conditioned before freezing temperatures
occurred? Were there prior cold snaps before the freezes? Hardened citrus plants
may be able to withstand five to six degrees lower than unhardened plants.
Age of tree. Mature trees often withstand colder temperatures than young trees.
Healthy trees are more hardy than stressed trees.
Trees growing on bare ground have a higher survival probability than trees growing in turf
areas. The heat from the ground can radiate up on bare areas as opposed to being trapped
by turf areas. This can be three to five degrees difference in the canopy of the tree.
County agents with the LSU AgCenter recommend you protect your citrus when the
temperatures will be below 27 degrees for an extended period of time. This protection is for
home-citrus practices generally and you should:
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Cover the entire plant, trying not to touch the foliage.
Extend the cover all the way to the ground and secure with bricks or other heavy
object so wind does not blow it up.
Cover must be removed when temperatures rise above freezing.
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CITRUS TREE DESCRIPTION
CALAMONDIN: The tree is small in size with fine branches, and oval leaves. Known to be
very productive and cold tolerant. The fruit is very small, tender, and known to bear sour to
most people.
GRAPEFRUIT
RIO RED: The Rio Red, a relatively new variety, was introduced in 1984. It has few
to no seeds, and is more vigorous and hardy than the Star Ruby, and the fruit is sweeter
and redder than the Ruby Red.
RUBY RED: The tree is large in size and is known to be cold tolerant. The flesh and
rind of the fruit has a crimson tinge. Also ripens midseason and holds well on the tree.
KUMQUAT
MEIWA SWEET: The tree is small to medium in size with smaller leaves and is very
tolerant to the cold. The fruit holds well on the tree, is small, and has a round shape; known
to be very good to eat fresh off of the tree.
NAGAMI TART: A very cold tolerant tree with small dark green leaves and very fine
branches. Fruit holds well on the tree with a smaller and more oval shape. This particular
fruit is used primarily for canning.
LEMON
IMPROVED MEYER: Fruit is known to have thin skin and juicy. Also is considered to
be mild and crossed with an orange explaining the trees rounded top. Perfect for pies and
lemonade, and is very unique in that it will bear multiple crops per season. Tree is
considered to be small to medium in size.
LISBON LEMON: The tree is large, thorny, and stands upright with dense foliage. The
flowers and new growth when appearing tend to have a purple tint. Fruit is medium in size
and best picked when ripened; also tends to over ripen quite easily.
PONDEROSA LEMON: This tree is known to be small, round headed, and thorny with
large leaves. Blooms all year round, and is a hybrid of lemon and citron making it sensitive
to frost. The fruit resembles the size of a grapefruit, and is thick-skinned and very juicy.
Also known to hold well on the tree.
LIME
KAFFIR: Kaffir lime is used extensively in Thai cooking. Both the zest and leaves are
very useful. The fruit looks like a wrinkled lime, big wrinkles. Thai people believed the juice
is excellent hair rinse to prevent hair from falling out. The zest of the lime is a key
ingredient in red curry paste.
PERSIAN: A medium spreading tree that bears fragrant blossoms and shiny fruit all
year in cooler climates. Contains few thorns and is very cold tolerant. The fruit is medium to
small in size and is very juicy. Usually is picked green and is yellow when mature; does not
hold well on the tree.
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THORNLESS KEY LIME: This is a medium but twiggy tree with a dense top and small
leaves. It is very frost sensitive with very small and juicy fruit. Also known as the
"bartenders lime" due to its popularity to be mixed with so many types of alcohol. Usually
picked when green and turns yellow when mature.
LOQUAT, GOLD NUGGET: This tree can be large, vigorous, and tends to grow upright. The
fruit is round, with deep orange skin and a yellow orange flesh. Also known to ripen late and
have a sweet to tart flavor.
MANDARIN, PONKAN: Tree is considered to grow upright and is small to medium in size.
The Mandarin has very attractive dark green leaves. The fruit is medium size and easy to
peel. The fruit also has seeds but the flavor is excellent quality.
SATSUMA
ARMSTRONG: Close in relation to the Owari. The main difference is that the
Armstrong is a much earlier ripening fruit. Mid September to October.
EARLY ST. ANN: St. Ann is a newer variety of Satsuma developed by LSU. It is a very
high yield, very early Satsuma, which will out produce any other type 2 to 1. Any other
Satsuma ( Owari, Brown Select, etc. ) will produce between 80 to 100 lbs. of fruit per bush.
An established St. Ann should produce 150 to 200 lbs. per bush. It is a very bushy tree with
lots of branches. Saint Ann Satsumas are green and yellow on the outside in August, but
ripe inside and can be picked when green in color. LSU describes the St. Ann as "tender
and melting with excellent taste and flavor." August 15 to September.
LOUISIANA EARLY: Late August to September
BROWN SELECT: A mid-season ripening fruit with good quality. Very easy to peel
considered seedless with no thorns. Mid October to Mid December
OWARI: This is a superior fruit of the Mandarin family. It is a very cold hardy, slowgrowing, and spreading tree with open dark green foliage. Tree is also considered thornless. Fruit is easy peeling and has few to no seeds and is actually considered a seedless
fruit. Mid November to Mid January
ORANGE
HAMLIN (LOUISIANA) SWEET ORANGE: This tree is considered to be medium to
large in size, and usually produces a heavy annual crop. The sweet orange is also known to
tolerate the cold. The fruit size is small to medium, usually seedless, and is also known to
ripen early. The peel is very tender and is very juicy with low acidity.
MORO BLOOD ORANGE: Tree appears to be medium in size with a round top. This
blood orange tends to bear heavily but usually in alternate years. Fruit is normally borne in
clusters in a very attractive setting appearing outside of the canopy. Fruit is medium in size,
ripening very early with a distinct aroma. The flesh of the fruit is a violet to burgundy; rind
orange with a pink blush, and is known to hold well on the tree.
PINEAPPLE NAVEL: Fruit are medium large, somewhat flattened on both ends, with
a moderately thick, smooth peel that develops good orange color under cool night
conditions. Juice color and quality are very good. It usually contains 15-25 seeds.
'Pineapple' matures about Thanksgiving in the Valley.
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RED NAVEL: The tree size is considered to be small to medium. The fruit is known for
its red flesh. The fruit is large, flavorful, considered seedless, and appears to hold well on
the tree. The fruit is also known to section and peel easily.
WASHINGTON NAVEL: Considered to be the original and still the best navel variety.
Tree size is medium to large in size with a round top and has a drooping habit. The fruit is
large, flavorful, considered seedless, and appears to hold well on the tree. The fruit is also
known to section and peel easily.
VALENCIA: The Valencia orange is a very large and upright tree which tends to have
alternate bearing years, but when bearing always seems to be heavy. The fruit is medium to
large in size and is very juicy. Mainly known to be a springtime fruit and also referred as the
best variety for wine making.
PUMMELO, CHANDLER:
Huge, thick-skinned fruit can weigh up to 9 pounds! Flavorful, sweet flesh is deep pink in
color. Vigorous, spreading shrub. Similar to grapefruit. A real treat. Ripens in the fall.
TANGELO, ORLANDO: Tree is medium in size with distinctly cupped leaves. Known to be less
vigorous and cold tolerant than most. Fruit is medium to large in size and very early
ripening. Has an orange rind and flesh.
TANGERINE
DANSY: The Dancy Tangerine rind is deep reddish-orange, thin and easily removed.
The juice is rich and sweet. Dancy's have a moderate amount of seeds.
SUNBURST: Tree size is considered to be medium to large. This is a very attractive
fruit on the tree that bears heavily and is red in color. Has few to many seeds and is
considered to be the superior in the Tangerine family.
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FIGS
BLACK MISSION
One of the most popular figs originating from Spain and brought to North America by
Spanish missionaries. It is a medium to large, pear shaped, purplish-black fig. The flesh is
strawberry colored with excellent flavor. Many experts consider the Black Mission Fig Tree to
be the best all-around variety for the south, north, coast and interior United States. Black
Mission Figs ripen Summer to Fall.
BROWN TURKEY FIG
Tree size is medium and is similar to the Celeste but is more tolerant to cold weather. The
fruit is of good quality.
CELESTE FIG
Tree is medium in size bearing fruit of excellent quality. The fruit has very thin delicate skin.
It's most popular for fresh eating and cooking.
IMPROVED CELESTE
Very similar to Celeste Fig, but a smaller tree. A very sweet, small to medium sized fruit.
Can be used for eating, canning and drying. The skin is light violet to violet-brown; flesh is
reddish amber. Light breba crop. Tightly closed eye, good for Southeast. Small,
productive, hardy.
LEMON FIG
A medium to large greenish yellow fig with white pulp. Sweet and delicate lemon flavor with
a nutty texture from the soft seeds. A hardy tree of quality for canning, drying and fresh
eating.
L.S.U. GOLD FIG
Tree is large in size bearing fruit with a thicker peel. The fruit size can be the size of a silver
dollar and is gold in color. The quality of the fruit is considered to be excellent.
L.S.U. PURPLE FIG
This tree is known to be medium in size with good quality fruit. The skin is dark purple and
is sometimes almost black. The fruit is also known to be sweet.
TEXAS EVERBEARING
The Texas Everbearing Fig Tree is a medium-sized, bell shaped, brownish-yellow fig tree
with very sweet amber flesh. It is most commonly grown variety in Texas but will tolerate
colder areas. This young bearing vigorous tree produces an early crop in May with the main
crop ripening in late June and continues to ripen into August. The Texas Everbearing Fig
Tree produces a delicious, nearly seedless, fig on a large bushy tree.
WHITE FIG
The White Kadota Fig is one of the world's most commercially grown figs, used in the
famous Fig Newton cookies. The Kadota is a medium sized lemon yellow fig with amber
flesh and very few seeds. It is extremely sweet, and is excellent for eating fresh, canning,
or drying.
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GRAPES
FREDONIA
A blue black grape with large cluster of medium to large berries.
hardy. Early ripening variety.
Plants are vigorous and
NIAGARA
Niagara grapes are the most popular commercial cultivar of seedless white grapes on the
market. Niagaras are sweet to the taste, not acidic like some white grape varieties. They
are commonly used for making wine, jams, jellies, and juice! Easily trained to climb fences
or trellises, Niagara grapes are famous for producing large clusters of grapes. In fact, in
ideal conditions, the Niagara has been known to outperform even the Concord grapevine!
Give this vine a little time and attention, and you won't be able to handle the harvest of
delicious Niagara grapes it will produce!
MUSCADINE GRAPES
Self-Fertile Varieties (perfect flower)
CARLOS
Bronze; fruit size, small; skin, medium; flavor pleasing; will pick with a dry scar;
production, heavy to over productive. A good Bronze variety for wine making.
Recommended for commercial use.
COWART
Black. Fruit size is very large with very large clusters. Disease resistant.
vigorous. The largest self–fertile variety. Production level is good.
Vines are
Bronze female Varieties
(must have self-fertile varieties interplanted)
SCUPPERNONG
Bronze. Fruit size is medium to large with clusters that are medium in size. The skin is
medium to thin. This variety ripens early. The best known and most widely grown variety
of the muscadine grapes. It is sweet with an excellent and distinctive flavor. The oldest
cultivated variety, but still one of the best.
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NECTARINE
Nectarine trees are very similar to peaches, with one exception: they have no fuzz!
Nectarines are juicy, sweet, and easy to grow! Nectarine trees actually thrive in hot
weather, as long as they have enough water. Winter chilling requirements are about the
same as peaches, and they grow over about the same range (USDA Zones 5-9). Nectarines
start bearing when they are 3-4 years old, and they need to be pruned every year.
Nectarines are self-fertile, so you do not have to plant two varieties to ensure pollination.
Fresh nectarines are preferably eaten straight off the tree, but they also are excellent for
baking into cobblers, preserves and short cake.
SUNGOLD
The Sun Gold nectarine is an excellent selection of fruit to grow in Southern states because
it ripens in May. The large fruits are brightly colored yellow and red. Sungold has yellow
flesh, is semi-freestone, and has an extended shelf life.
SUNRED
Nectarine Tree is a long time favorite in the Deep South. This medium sized bright red
nectarine even produces well in warm Winter areas such as Florida. The firm, yellow flesh
with sweet, delicious flavor ripens mid-May to early June. (200-300 Chill Hours)
SURECROP
The Surecrop nectarine produces juicy, sweet fruit that is covered with red skin. Tree
reaches about 15 in height when fully grown, but can be pruned to keep it smaller.
Tolerates moist soils and a wide pH range. Ripens mid-season. 500-600 chill hours. Zones
5-9.
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PEACHES
BELLE OF GEORGIA
The Belle of Georgia peach is large, juicy freestone peach with white flesh. Produces
brilliant red flowers in Spring. This self-pollinating peach tree will grow to about 20 feet.
The trees we sell are 3-4' tall, with some branches. Produces peaches mid-season.
Resistant to frost, this peach tree does well over a large range. 700-800 chill hours. USDA
zones 5-9.
ELBERTA
The Elberta peach is the most commonly planted peach trees in homes across America.
Very high quality canning and eating peach. Small pit and very sweet flesh. Outstanding
easy to grow peach tree. Ripens mid-July. 850 chill hours. Zones 5-9.
FLORDAGOLD
Produces very large yellow fleshed fruit with good flavor. The fruit colors to a red blush
over a yellow background color. Showy blossom in spring. Used for fresh fruit, drying and
stewing. Freestone. 'Flordagold' has a low chill requirement making it more suitable for
warmer areas.
FLORDAKING
The FlordaKing peach is a yellow clingstone peach that ripens in mid-May. Sweet and
flavorful flesh. Great tree for the Deep South. Excellent baking/dessert peach. Not cold
tolerant. 450 chill hours. Zones 7-9.
LAFELICIANA
La Feliciana peach is a great variety for areas with moderate chill winters. Produces a large
yellow freestone. Not recommended beyond Zone 8b. Cold tolerant. 550 chill hours.
Zones 5-8.
SAM HOUSTON
Texas A&M variety, low chill self fertile, does good in the South. Good quality yellow fleshed
freestone, 500 hours chilling time, ripens in June. Popular and adaptable. Stunning pink
flowers.
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PEARS
ASIAN
Asian pears originate from Korea and have become extremely popular in the United States.
They are round, sweet and crisp. Some say they eat like an apple but taste like a pear.
However, they are actually much juicier than an apple and have a distinctive, unique pear
flavor. Asian pears are great eaten right off the tree or can be stored for months.
20TH CENTURY PEAR TREE is an August ripening Japanese variety that is semi-self
fertile. It is a medium to large, round yellow-green colored pear of good quality and
decent sweet taste. This juicy Asian Pear treat is great eaten fresh and it stores well
for canning and preserving. The 20 Century Pear will set a much heavier crop when
planted with one of the other Asian pear varieties. Requires 400 chill hours. Will grow
in zones 5-9a.
AYERS
One of the highest quality pears for the South. Medium size yellow fruit with a red blush.
Very Sweet flavor, no grit. Excellent for fresh eating. Ripens mid-August. Needs a
pollinator. Medium chill 500-700 hours, Zones 6-9. 
BARTLETT
The Bartlett Pear Tree is the #1 pear in the world with juicy white flesh. This delicious large
pear has a round bell shape on the bottom and a short neck on the top half. Bartlett is a
self-fertile variety however it produces much better when planted with a partner. These
famous fruits ripen in August. (800 Chill Hours)
KIEFFER
This old-fashioned favorite is the most widely grown pear of the South, found near farm
houses from east Texas to Georgia. Kieffer is a large pear with greenish-yellow skin blushed
in red and has coarse crisp, juicy, white flesh. This productive pear tree is self-fertile and
ripens October-November. The Kieffer is the most popular pear planted by deer hunters.
(400 Chill Hours)
MOONGLOW
The Moonglow Pear Tree is similar in shape as the Bartlett and has soft, juicy flesh that is
nearly free of grit cells. The fruit is large with brownish-green skin and requires a pollinator
for best production. The tree is very resistant to fire blight giving it a long time for a you to
enjoy. Moonglow pears ripen in early August, about two weeks before Bartlett. (500 Chill
Hours)
ORIENT PEAR
Not to be confused with Asian pears, the Orient is a domestic variety named because of its
large round shape that is similar to that of Asian pears. The Orient pears have yellow skin
with smooth textured, sweet, firm, juicy, white flesh. It is resistant to fire blight and is a
heavy producer in August. The Orient pear does best with a pollinator such as Bartlett,
Kieffer, or Moonglow. (300 Chill Hours)
PINEAPPLE PEAR
This popular large golden-russet colored pear has a sweet-tart pineapple flavor. The tree is
very productive and bears at an early age. The Pineapple pear is self-fertile but does much
better with a pollinator. The delicious fruits ripen in August. (200 Chill Hours)
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PECAN
CHOCTAW
Choctaw is a top quality variety that has high yields of large, high-quality pecans. This thin
shelled oval shaped nut shells out well. The size is about 47 nuts per pound.
DESIRABLE
The Desirable Pecan Trees feature medium-large soft shelled pecans, and are a very
productive, being a consistent bearer. The Desirable Pecans are noted for their good eating
quality, and the large sizes of the trees, which makes it a leading variety in the
Southeastern United States It is also disease and scab resistant and ripens around October
25th to November 10th. It bears about 44 nuts per pound.
STUART
The Stuart Pecan Tree is one of the most common cultivars of pecans grown in the
southeastern United States, and even in the world. The trees are strong and upright,
requiring less training and pruning compared to other cultivars. One of the limitations of the
Stuart Pecan is that it may take 8-10 years for it to come of bearing age, from a 1 year
tree. Stuart Pecan trees are a late-season pollinator, which is recommended to be planted
with an early season pollinator. Nuts of the Stuart are medium sized, producing normally
around 52 nuts per pound, with a thicker shell than some of the other papershell pecan
varieties. Also, the Stuart pecan growing range can reach a little more northern than most
other papershell pecan varieties.
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PERSIMMON
FUYU (non-astringent)
The Fuyu is the most popular fresh eating Japanese persimmon in the world. This nonastringent, large, round, flattened fruit has reddish-orange skin when ripe. The tree bears at
a young age and is a heavy producer. The fruit is seedless and is excellent for fresh eating
or cooking. The Fuyu ripens in November and is as sweet and crisp as an apple.
TANENASHI (astringent-must eat soft)
Tanenashi bears medium to large, cone-shaped, seedless fruits at an early age. The brilliant
orange skinned fruits ripen in October. Tanenashi is an astringent and very productive
variety. (100-200 Chill Hours)
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PLUMS
BRUCE
The Bruce plum is a quality commercial variety. Produces large, appealing, firm fleshed
fruit that has good shelf-life. Great farmer's market selection. Requires a pollinator
(Methley). Great for canning. Medium-sized tree. Ripens midsummer. 450 chill hours.
Zones 6-9.
METHLEY
This early June ripening southern favorite has deep red-purplish skin and amber with red
streaked flesh. Methley is a medium to large high quality fruit found readily in farmer's
markets. The tree is a self-fertile Japanese variety. (250 Chill Hours)
MORRIS
Morris is a release from Texas A&M. Very well adapted to Texas, and tolerant of a dry
climate. Morris plums are red and plump, with a sweet flavor. High sugar content and firm
flesh. Fruit ripens late June to early July. Produces better when pollinated with another
plum. 500 chill hours. Zones 5-9.
OZARK PREMIER
The Ozark Premier plum variety is a cross between Methley and Burbank. The fruit is large
and tasty. Yellow flesh with reddish skin when ripe. A good sized fruit can be attained easily
by thinning. Self-fruitful. Ripens late June. Slightly more cold tolerant than other varieties.
700-800 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
SANTA ROSA
Santa Rosa is the most important commercial and home variety for good reason. Its large
oval purplish-red fruit has firm, rich, pleasing, sweet-tart flavor. Santa Rosa is self-fertile
and ripens in mid-June. (400 Chill Hours)
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