2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Blueberry Cyanococcus Requires sun and cool, moist, well - drained acidic soil. Most blueberries grown for fruit are also handsome plants suitable for hedges or shrub borders. Need 2 varieties for pollination. Holly - tone is an excellent fertilizer. Zones 4 - 7 Aurora - Northern Highbush Latest ripening Northern Highbush. Large berry size. Fresh tangy flavor. Aurora can extend its bounty well into September. Ripening Season : Late (Aug 1 - 30), Flavor : Tangy/ fresh, Size & Shape : 5 - 6’ rounded/ upright 025694 C1½ $14.99 026700 C3 $32.99 Bluecrop - Northern Highbush Considered the best all - around variety for adapta bility, consistent yields, high quality fruit and disease resistance. There are other varieties with better ornamental value but none perform better in the garden. Bluecrop is perhaps the most widely planted variety in the U.S. Ripening Season: Mid (July 14 – Aug 10), Flavor : Sweet/Flavorful, Size & Shape : 4 - 6’ open/ upright Long, loose clusters of light blue fruit will hang on the bush for long periods without loss of quality, making it one of the best berries for freezing, pies and even for canning. Bright yellow canes and branches in winter. Ripening Season : Early - Mid (July 14 - 30), Flavor : Delicately sweet, Size & Shape : 6 - 7’ upright 016436 C1½ $14.99 004152 C3 $32.99 Bluejay - Northern Highbush This cultivar was named for its very large sized fruit and consistent, high yields. The extra - large , juicy, bright blue berries are very sweet. Bonus yields on a mature bush will range between 8 - 12 pounds (higher yields have been reported in coastal Michi gan). The mature height will be 5 - 6′ by 3′ wide, with an upright habit and strong branches. Brunswick, zones 4 - 6 This striking blue - green shrub with pretty white spring flowers is an attractive ground - covering plant. But once mid - summer arrives, it bears mass es of sweet, juicy blueberries that are great for muffins. Self pollinating. Ripening Season: Early mid July. Size & Shape: 1 - 2’, compact, round Chippewa, zones 4 - 6 An extremely cold hardy variety. It grows fast and is long - lived (30yrs production). It holds attractive shape with little pruning. High sugar, low acid berries with excellent flavor. Size: 3 - 4’ 016891 C1½ $14.99 Avail. 9 - 1 Duke - Northern Highbush The most widely planted early ripening variety. It ’ s a heavy consistent producer with an attractive, firm, light blue high quality berry. Blooms late which protects the blossoms from spring frosts. Ripening Season : Early (July 5 - 20), Flavor : Mildly sweet/ savory, Size & Shape : 4 - 6’ stocky/ upright 016894 C1½ 14.99 018760 C3 $32.99 016434 C1½ $14.99 018762 C3 $32.99 016438 C1½ $14.99 014500 C3 $32.99 033643 C6 $39.99 Bonus - Northern Highbush, zones 4 - 8

burgundy stems. Blooms late to avoid late spring frosts. Ripens in August. Height: 4 - 6’, Spread: 4 - 5’ 026028 C2 $25.00 Jersey A hearty, healthy blueberry. Enjoy abundant crops of large, light - blue berries. Plant has ornamental appeal in the landscape with its tall, attractive shape. Resists cracking. Ripens in August . Self pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Bluecrop or Earliblue. Height: 6 - 7’ 025057 C1½ $14.99 Avail. 9 - 1 015292 C3 $32.99 Patriot - Northern Highbush, zones 3 - 7 Patriot was selected for home gardeners who desire a cold - hardy variety that bears consistent crops. Patriot makes an excellent landscape variety with its showy white blooms in the spring, dark green summer foliage and fiery orange - red fall colors. Ripening Season : Early (July 7 - 21), Flavor : Tangy, Size & Shape : 3 - 5’ NEW Perpetua - Half - high ‘ Perpetua ’ will give you two crops of sweet and delicious blueberries! The first fruit will appear in mid - summer, and then the plant will flower and set fruit a second time in the fall. The leaves are dark green and will turn to deep reds and greens in the winter . Size : 4 - 5’ 0033808 C3 $39.99 Polaris - Half - high A beautifully producing, compact blueberry bush. Versatile and upright option for any landscape. Sweet, medium sized blueberries ready for harvest in late July - early August. Size : 3 - 4’ 017016 C1½ $14.99 Avail. 9 - 1 NEW Sapphire Cascade zones 5 - 9 The first hanging basket blueberry on the market! Clusters of classic and sweet - tasting blueberries will cover plants throughout the summer and fall. Leaves turn deep red and green in winter. 033809 C3 $39.99 Spartan The bush is tall and upright. Berries as large as a quarter. Orange and yellow foliage in fall. Ripen ing Season : Late July, Flavor : Tangy - sweet, Size : 4 - 5’ 033644 C6 $39.99 NEW Sweetheart Produces medium to large sweet berries. Fruit is amazingly juicy and plump yet firm. Ripening Season : Late May or June, Size & Shape : 3 - 6’ 033688 C3 $32.99 Tophat Dwarf variety that can be grown as a potted patio plant or as a foreground plant. Consistent round growth habit, strong flowering, and large sweet fruit. Self - pollinating. Ripening Season : Mid, Size : 2’ Toro - Northern Highbush Requires 800 - 1000 chill hours to fruit. Blueberries are never tart. Self - pollinating and a heavy produc er. Prized as the most beautiful blueberry bush. Deep green foliage turns red in fall Ripening Sea son : Mid, Flavor : Sweet, Height : 5 - 6’, Spread: 4’ 016446 C1½ $14.99 011324 C3 $32.99 013211 C6 $39.99 016089 C1½ $14.99 015766 C3 $32.99

Blueberry ‘ Top Hat ’

Cherry Prunus

There are two types of cherries. Sweet cherries are what you usually see at the supermarket. Most are self - sterile, but will produce more and larger fruit with a different sweet cherry variety in the vicinity. Sour cherries are most often used for cooking. These cherry shrubs typically take 3 to 5 years to begin bearing fruit, depending upon the tree size (dwarf will bear sooner) and the variety. The most popular sweet cherry variety, known for producing exceptionally large, dark mahogany fruit that is firm, sweet and juicy. Height/ Spread: 15 - 20’ 007440 C10 $99.00 Avail. 7 - 1 Black Tartarian (Semi - Dwf) zones 5 - 8 Fruit is large, bright purple - black; tender, juicy and very rich. Vigorous, erect grower, heavy bearer. Pollinate with 'Stella' or 'Bing' Cherry. 034200 C10 $99.00 Avail. 7 - 1 x Evans Bali (Semi - Dwf) zones 3 A very hardy tart cherry that is excellent for pies, jams and cobblers. Originated in Canada near Edmonton Alberta. Thrives in very cold climates where many other tart cherry varieties fail. Noted for exceptionally high yields. Height: 12’ 030528 C10 $99.00 Avail. 7 - 15 Meteor (Semi - Dwf) zones 4 - 8 This self - pollinating cherry produces sour fruit 2 - 3 years after planting. The fruit are large and shiny red - the popular image of a cherry. Harvest the fruit for pies, sauces, and eating straight from the tree. 010500 C10 $99.00 Avail. 7 - 1 Montmorency (Semi - Dwf) zones 4 - 7 The most popular cherry in the USA! This compact tree bears armloads of ripe, tangy, red cherries, which make mouthwatering, succulent pies and cobblers. Ripens in June. Self - pollinating. Height: 12 - 15’, Spread: 12 - 15’ 006687 C10 $99.00 Avail. 7 - 15 North Star (Dwf) zones 4 - 8 Genetic dwarf introduced by the University of Min nesota in 1950. Red fruit with a small stone. Very productive. A sour pie cherry. Blooms in early May. 034201 C10 $99.00 Avail. 7 - 1 Bing ( Semi - Dwf) zones 5 - 8

016892 C1½ $14.99 014492 C3 $32.99

016890 C1½ $14.99 026027 C2 $25.00 025059 C3 $32.99

Elliott Big and flavorful. This late - season variety will give you ½ ” berries that are firm, easy - to - pick and per fect for fresh eating or cooking. Lovely pink - tinged flowers will grace your landscape each spring. Provides seasonal interest with its attractive bright

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