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The 2015 Annual Seedling Sale All Purchases Support the Master Gardener Volunteer Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ulster County. This year we are offering the following seedlings and transplants for sale
Conifers A conifer is a cone bearing evergreen tree or shrub. All conifers listed are 3 year “bare-root” seedlings or transplants. This means it is harvested with little or no soil attached to the roots. Caring for and planting instructions will be included with all conifer orders. It was a great year for seedlings! The 2015 conifer selections are up to 8” taller than last year.
PLANT USE KEY: C = Christmas tree; E = Environmental Forestry; H = Habitat/Food Wildlife; N = Native; S = Shelterbelt; T = Timber; W = Watershed
Fraser Fir:
(Abies fraseri)
Description: A narrow pyramidal tree with glossy, dark green needles. The undersides of the needles have two white rows. Not suited for hot, dry sites as it prefers moist, well-drained sites. Conservation practices: C, T, H, W, E
Spruce, Colorado Blue:
(Picea pungens)
Description: Height 100' The Blue Spruce is the most sought after evergreen of all. You will love the brilliant blue-green color and stately pyramidal shape of this tree. Makes absolutely the most magnificent living screen. Flower and cones are similar to Colorado Spruce. Grown in parks, gardens. Conservation practices: C, T, H, S, E
Spruce, Norway:
(Picea abies)
Description: Evergreen, stiff, 1/2 to 1 inch long. Needles are 4-angled but somewhat flattened, with a sharp pointed tip, shiny green. A medium to large tree with conical form, with horizontal to upward sweeping branches that have drooping branchlets. Conservation practices: C,T H, S, E
Cedar, White:
(Thuja occidentalis)
Description: Height up to 50' Flowers open in March and April. Leaves are dark green and yellowish beneath. When crushed give off a smell of apples. Cones ripen from yellowish-green the following autumn, about 1/2 inch long with 8-10 scales. Conservation practices: E, H, N, S, T
Fruit Trees Bartlett Pear Tree:
(Pyrus communis)
A large, heavy-bearing pear variety with excellent quality. This has been considered one of the best varieties for canning. Bartlett accounts for about 75% of the pear production in the United States and Canada. A favorite for all uses. Bartlett is somewhat self-setting but does best planted with a cross pollinator. Ripens in late August. This is a partially self-fruitful variety and therefore it does not have to be planted with another variety to produce fruit, however it will produce more is pollinated by another variety. This tree is fast growing, with a 12'-20' height and 12'-20' spread. Zone: 5-7
Blakes Pride Pear Tree:
(Pyrus communis)
A mid-season pear ripening one week after Bartlett. The fruit is medium in size with an attractive yellow color and excellent, aromatic flavor. Blake's Pride produces annual crops and has a high degree of resistance to fire blight. This pear tree produces viable pollen and will pollinate most other European pear varieties except for Seckel. This is a sweet and tasty pear that will be ready in September. Zone: 5-9
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Fruit and Vegetables: Jersey Knight Asparagus: One of the New Jersey asparagus hybrids, Jersey Knight is extremely vigorous, has large, succulent spears, and quickly attracts a loyal following. The flavor is excellent, and the plant is resistant to rust, crown rot and fusarium. It also performs equally well in heavy, clay-like soils. A soil pH level of 7.0 - 7.2 for asparagus plants is recommended. Asparagus plants produce a light harvest in the 2nd year, a larger harvest the 3rd year, and a full harvest in subsequent years. Best in Zones: 3 – 8. Freezing Quality: Excellent
Blackberry: Prime Ark® 45 is a new blackberry release from the University of Arkansas breeding program. It is a thorny primocanebearing blackberry with an erect growing habit. Fruit size is medium-large. Fruit holds up well after picking and is suitable for shipping. Ripening may be too late for some northern areas, but will extend the blackberry season for situations where late fruit is desired. High temperatures during flowering will reduce yields. Berry Size: Medium Best in Zones: 6 – 9 Firmness: Firm Thornless: No. A soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 is recommended for blackberry plants. This Fall Bearing Blackberry Plant bears some fruit the first fall of planting year, and either summers or falls after that depending on how it is managed.
Blueberries: Soil pH level of 4.5 - 4.8 is recommended for blueberry plants. Blueberry plants bear fruit 1 year after planting. The following two types of blueberry plants are cell grown plants which provide a strong root system. The cell is 3”x7” and the canes are 14”. Blueberries contain high levels of Nutraceuticals, a substance providing a healthy benefit to the human body!
Chandler Blueberry: This is a mid to late season blueberry plant with the largest berry of any available on the market today. Chandler will fruit over a period of 4-6 weeks, and has very nice flavor. This variety is vigorous, with a spreading habit of 5-6 feet. Chandler is probably not hardy enough for the more northern areas, but will do well in zones 5 to 7. Age of Plant: 1.5 years Berry Size: Very large Best in Zones: 5 – 7. Cane Height: 14". Firmness: Moderate. Flavor: Excellent. Freezing Quality: Excellent. Winter Hardy: Good. A
Darrow Blueberry: Darrow is a late-midseason blueberry variety that produces large berries and is highly rated for its flavor. The plant is very vigorous and grows upright. Not recommended for northern areas, Darrow is suited for southern New England and the South. Age of Plant: 1.5 years. Berry Size: Large. Best in Zones: 6 – 7. Cane Height: 14". Firmness: Moderate. Flavor: Excellent. Freezing Quality: Excellent. Winter Hardy: Good.
Raspberry: A soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 is recommended for raspberry plants. The fall-bearing raspberry plant will bear some fruit the first fall of planting year, and either summers or falls after that depending on how it is managed. We are offering the variety “Heritage” as it is the variety for production and high-quality fruit by which fall-bearing varieties are judged. The fall crop is highly productive and ripens from the end of August through October, depending on your location. The berries have good size, color and flavor. The fruit is good for jam and freezing and is delicious for fresh use, as well. Berry Color: Red. Berry Size: Med/Lg. Best in Zones: 4 – 8. Firmness: Firm. Flavor: Good. Freezing Quality: Good. Winter Hardy: Excellent.
Strawberry: A soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 is recommended for strawberry plants. June-bearing Strawberry Plants bear fruit 1 year after planting. The variety we are offering is “Cabot” known for its huge berries, excellent flavor, winter hardiness and disease resistance. It is by far the best-tasting big berry ever! Plants are vigorous, but may not run freely indicating closer spacing may be required. Cabot is highly recommended for home gardeners and direct marketing growers. Berry Size: Very large Best in Zones: 4 – 7 Firmness: Medium Flavor: Excellent Freezing Quality: Good Resistant to: Red Stele.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
The 2015 Annual Seedling Sale All Purchases Support the Master Gardener Volunteer Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ulster County. This year we are offering the following seedlings and transplants for sale
Conifers A conifer is a cone bearing evergreen tree or shrub. All conifers listed are 3 year “bare-root” seedlings or transplants. This means it is harvested with little or no soil attached to the roots. Caring for and planting instructions will be included with all conifer orders. It was a great year for seedlings! The 2015 conifer selections are up to 8” taller than last year.
PLANT USE KEY: C = Christmas tree; E = Environmental Forestry; H = Habitat/Food Wildlife; N = Native; S = Shelterbelt; T = Timber; W = Watershed
Fraser Fir:
(Abies fraseri)
Description: A narrow pyramidal tree with glossy, dark green needles. The undersides of the needles have two white rows. Not suited for hot, dry sites as it prefers moist, well-drained sites. Conservation practices: C, T, H, W, E
Spruce, Colorado Blue:
(Picea pungens)
Description: Height 100' The Blue Spruce is the most sought after evergreen of all. You will love the brilliant blue-green color and stately pyramidal shape of this tree. Makes absolutely the most magnificent living screen. Flower and cones are similar to Colorado Spruce. Grown in parks, gardens. Conservation practices: C, T, H, S, E
Spruce, Norway:
(Picea abies)
Description: Evergreen, stiff, 1/2 to 1 inch long. Needles are 4-angled but somewhat flattened, with a sharp pointed tip, shiny green. A medium to large tree with conical form, with horizontal to upward sweeping branches that have drooping branchlets. Conservation practices: C,T H, S, E
Cedar, White:
(Thuja occidentalis)
Description: Height up to 50' Flowers open in March and April. Leaves are dark green and yellowish beneath. When crushed give off a smell of apples. Cones ripen from yellowish-green the following autumn, about 1/2 inch long with 8-10 scales. Conservation practices: E, H, N, S, T
Fruit Trees Bartlett Pear Tree:
(Pyrus communis)
A large, heavy-bearing pear variety with excellent quality. This has been considered one of the best varieties for canning. Bartlett accounts for about 75% of the pear production in the United States and Canada. A favorite for all uses. Bartlett is somewhat self-setting but does best planted with a cross pollinator. Ripens in late August. This is a partially self-fruitful variety and therefore it does not have to be planted with another variety to produce fruit, however it will produce more is pollinated by another variety. This tree is fast growing, with a 12'-20' height and 12'-20' spread. Zone: 5-7
Blakes Pride Pear Tree:
(Pyrus communis)
A mid-season pear ripening one week after Bartlett. The fruit is medium in size with an attractive yellow color and excellent, aromatic flavor. Blake's Pride produces annual crops and has a high degree of resistance to fire blight. This pear tree produces viable pollen and will pollinate most other European pear varieties except for Seckel. This is a sweet and tasty pear that will be ready in September. Zone: 5-9
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Fruit and Vegetables: Jersey Knight Asparagus: One of the New Jersey asparagus hybrids, Jersey Knight is extremely vigorous, has large, succulent spears, and quickly attracts a loyal following. The flavor is excellent, and the plant is resistant to rust, crown rot and fusarium. It also performs equally well in heavy, clay-like soils. A soil pH level of 7.0 - 7.2 for asparagus plants is recommended. Asparagus plants produce a light harvest in the 2nd year, a larger harvest the 3rd year, and a full harvest in subsequent years. Best in Zones: 3 – 8. Freezing Quality: Excellent
Blackberry: Prime Ark® 45 is a new blackberry release from the University of Arkansas breeding program. It is a thorny primocanebearing blackberry with an erect growing habit. Fruit size is medium-large. Fruit holds up well after picking and is suitable for shipping. Ripening may be too late for some northern areas, but will extend the blackberry season for situations where late fruit is desired. High temperatures during flowering will reduce yields. Berry Size: Medium Best in Zones: 6 – 9 Firmness: Firm Thornless: No. A soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 is recommended for blackberry plants. This Fall Bearing Blackberry Plant bears some fruit the first fall of planting year, and either summers or falls after that depending on how it is managed.
Blueberries: Soil pH level of 4.5 - 4.8 is recommended for blueberry plants. Blueberry plants bear fruit 1 year after planting. The following two types of blueberry plants are cell grown plants which provide a strong root system. The cell is 3”x7” and the canes are 14”. Blueberries contain high levels of Nutraceuticals, a substance providing a healthy benefit to the human body!
Chandler Blueberry: This is a mid to late season blueberry plant with the largest berry of any available on the market today. Chandler will fruit over a period of 4-6 weeks, and has very nice flavor. This variety is vigorous, with a spreading habit of 5-6 feet. Chandler is probably not hardy enough for the more northern areas, but will do well in zones 5 to 7. Age of Plant: 1.5 years Berry Size: Very large Best in Zones: 5 – 7. Cane Height: 14". Firmness: Moderate. Flavor: Excellent. Freezing Quality: Excellent. Winter Hardy: Good. A
Darrow Blueberry: Darrow is a late-midseason blueberry variety that produces large berries and is highly rated for its flavor. The plant is very vigorous and grows upright. Not recommended for northern areas, Darrow is suited for southern New England and the South. Age of Plant: 1.5 years. Berry Size: Large. Best in Zones: 6 – 7. Cane Height: 14". Firmness: Moderate. Flavor: Excellent. Freezing Quality: Excellent. Winter Hardy: Good.
Raspberry: A soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 is recommended for raspberry plants. The fall-bearing raspberry plant will bear some fruit the first fall of planting year, and either summers or falls after that depending on how it is managed. We are offering the variety “Heritage” as it is the variety for production and high-quality fruit by which fall-bearing varieties are judged. The fall crop is highly productive and ripens from the end of August through October, depending on your location. The berries have good size, color and flavor. The fruit is good for jam and freezing and is delicious for fresh use, as well. Berry Color: Red. Berry Size: Med/Lg. Best in Zones: 4 – 8. Firmness: Firm. Flavor: Good. Freezing Quality: Good. Winter Hardy: Excellent.
Strawberry: A soil pH level of 6.5 - 6.8 is recommended for strawberry plants. June-bearing Strawberry Plants bear fruit 1 year after planting. The variety we are offering is “Cabot” known for its huge berries, excellent flavor, winter hardiness and disease resistance. It is by far the best-tasting big berry ever! Plants are vigorous, but may not run freely indicating closer spacing may be required. Cabot is highly recommended for home gardeners and direct marketing growers. Berry Size: Very large Best in Zones: 4 – 7 Firmness: Medium Flavor: Excellent Freezing Quality: Good Resistant to: Red Stele.
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
