The Duke Blueberry is a popular early-season Northern Highbush variety, prized for its high yields, sweet flavor, and adaptability. This is a deciduous shrub that produces large, firm, light blue berries with a mildly sweet flavor. It blooms in late spring, with flowers that are rarely affected by frost, and yields an early harvest typically in June or July. The plant features dense, upright growth with vibrant green foliage that turns fiery red in autumn, adding ornamental value to gardens.

Height: 4-6 feet tall

Spread: 4-6 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-7

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Consistent moisture; approximately 1 inch per week

Soil: Well draining, acidic soil

Bloom Time: Late spring

Harvest Time: Early summer (June-July)

Fruit Characteristics: Large, firm, light blue berries with a mildly sweet flavor

Pollination: Self-fertile, but planting multiple varieties can enhance yield, can yield up to 15-20lbs. per mature plant.

The Kumquat Tree, renowned for its compact size and ornamental appeal, produces small, oval or round orange fruits that are uniquely eaten whole - combining a sweet, edible peel with tart flesh. Native to Southeast Asia, kumquats are cherished for their fragrant white blossoms, glossy evergreen foliage, and adaptability to various growing conditions.

Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting shrub or small tree

Height: 6-12 feet tall

Spread: 4-8 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 (can be grown in containers in cooler zones)

Growth Habit: Compact, upright, and bushy

Light: Full sun

Water: They prefer consistent moisture, they are drought tolerant once established. Water deeply every 10 days during dry periods.

Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves

Flowers: Fragrant white blooms in spring and summer

Fruit: Small, oval or round orange fruits with sweet peel and tart flesh

Brighten your garden or patio with the vibrant beauty and sweet fragrance of an Orange Citrus Tree. Known for their glossy green leaves, fragrant white blossoms, and juicy fruit, orange trees are perfect for growing in pots, planters, or directly in the ground in warmer climates. With proper care, they produce abundant blooms followed by delicious oranges, making them both decorative and rewarding to grow.

Mature Height (in ground): 10-20 feet 

Mature Height (in container): 6-10 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 (outdoors year-round); container growing recommended in cooler zones (bring indoors during winter)

Growth Rate: Moderate

Light: Full Sun (6+ hours per day)

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow top inch to dry between waterings

Bloom Time: Spring, with fruit maturing late fall to winter

Fruit: Sweet, edible oranges; fruiting typically begins 2-3 years after planting

Soil: Well draining, slightly acidic soil

Pollination: Self-pollinating, but outdoor trees can benefit from bees and natural pollinators