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    Sargent Cherry: La Crème De La Crème

    By Sheereen Othman | April 5, 2016

    Prunus sargentii Named after Charles Sprague Sargent—the American plant collector who discovered the species in the mountains of northern Japan in 1892—the Sargent cherry tree attracts attention year-around. It’s been called the “crème de la crème” of flowering cherries, and with its equivalence in both versatility and beauty it’s easy to see why. If you’re looking to add color and character to your yard with little space then this may be the tree for you. Here are a few things…

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    Nanking Cherry: A Tree of Many Names

    Prunus tomentosa Native to central Asia, the Nanking cherry first made its way to North America in 1882, since then it has grown in popularity for its hardy tolerance to varying climates. You may…

    By Sheereen Othman | March 29, 2016
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    Montmorency Cherry: The Namesake

    Prunus cerasus ‘Montmorency’ Named from the Montmorency Valley in France where it was first developed, the Montmorency Cherry is the most popular tart cherry in America, accounting for 95% of all production of sour…

    By Sheereen Othman | March 8, 2016
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    Peaches, cherries, and plums, oh my!

    Wouldn’t it be fun to pick fruit from your own trees at home? We have selected a variety of choices that are both delicious and add beauty to your landscape. Each selection grows in…

    By Kaitlin Johnson | May 15, 2015