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Enjoy strawberries through the growing season! Fort Laramie is a great northern variety that produces large, honey sweet fruit over an extended period. Self pollinating and productive. Plants offered are bareroot. Easy to grow and establish. Plant this spring and enjoy fruit this year! Please order at least 5 plants. An additional charge of 50 cents per plant (collected at pickup) for orders less than 5 Ft. Laramie strawberry plants. Anticipated to be available for pickup around April 10th. code: BN -
Our Chestnut offerings provide quality trees well suited for our area providing cold hardiness and disease resistance. Plant several types for cross pollination and improved nut production. Improved Chinese Chestnut: $7.50/$39 Selected from superior orchard strain. Exceptional vigor, good nut production, uniformity and disease resistance. Available: Bareroot (2 ft) $7.50 Potted (3 ft, 3 gal) $39 Colossal Chestnut: $19.75 Exceptionally large nuts of good quality. Productive, early ripening. Popular orchard variety. Bareroot 2-3 ft. Layeroka: $19.75 Early ripening with heavy yields of medium to large sweet nuts. Bareroot 2-3 ft. Precoce Migoule: $19.75 Early ripening, large nuts of good flavor. Good pollinator for other varieties of chestnut. Bareroot 2-3 ft. code: FKNICC-BRN -
American plum blooms are fragrant, white in early spring. The red to apricot-colored plums ripen over the summer with yellow pulp. The fruits are about 1” in diameter and are edible and often used in jams and jellies. The 3” oblong, serrated leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall and the thorny, steel-gray branches and twigs are quite attractive in the winter. American plum is a very important wildlife plant and is most commonly used in windbreaks and conservation plantings. Bareroot Plants: 2 ft Estimated to be available starting approx. April 1st Code: FKN -
American persimmons are one of the most attractive trees you can plant for wildlife. They are a native fruit tree that produce a golf ball sized fruit that is highly sought after by many animals. Deer absolutely love persimmons and will usually visit trees every day while dropping to mop up what has fallen that day. These tangy fruits are like candy for deer and many other kinds of wildlife. Does well in many different soil types, well drained, wet soils, sandy, clay, marginal areas, etc. As a wild tree they are easy to grow and very disease and pest resistant. Similar in taste to Apricot, adaptable to most soil types. Plant several for cross pollination. Size 2 ft, bareroot Available starting approx. April 1st code: FKN -
The Pawpaw tree has the largest edible fruit trees native to North America! They produce very attractive large fruits that are full of nutrients for wildlife and humans alike. The fruit has a wonderful mango like flavor making it extremely attractive especially for deer. Fruit production begins at an early age, usually just 4-8yrs. Foliage is deer resistant so they typically do not require protection from browse. Paw Paw trees require pollination for good fruit set. We recommend planting several of one type or atleast 2 different types to help with pollination. Size: 1ft bareroot- $6 Estimated to be available for pickup starting April 1st. Code: FKN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunflower Paw Paw Large fruit with excellent flavor, few seeds. Grafted trees. Available in 1 gallon container: $69.75 each Estimated to be available for pickup April 8th. Code: FKN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Limited numbers of Campbell's & Pennsylvania Golden may be available in containers. Ask for more information. -
Caroline raspberry is one of the most productive in the midwest. Fruit is rich, full and flavorful. Vigorous variety. Bareroot plants are approximately 1-2 ft tall. Code: BN, estimated to be available starting 4/8/23 -
Our top quality bareroot apple trees are well branched, with beautiful root structure, most ranging from 6-8 ft tall. Trees are northern grown and well suited for our Michigan climate. Apple trees require cross pollination. Plant several different types of apple or crabapple nearby (15-20 feet apart) for best fruit production. It is important to select varieties that bloom at the same approximate time for effective cross pollination. Trees are highly favored by deer. Fencing is highly recommended to protect trees from deer. Tree guards are also highly recommended to prevent damage from rabbits, mice, woodchucks etc. The apples listed in this section will cross pollinate with each other well as they bloom toward the middle of the spring season. This group will also likely cross pollinate with the selections in our 1st and 3rd groups of apple tree offerings. All trees are offered bareroot and are estimated to be available starting approximately April 6th. Honeycrisp Apple: Exceptionally crisp and juicy. Flavor is sweet but well balanced. Excellent storage life, up to 7 months! Ripens in late September. Popular variety! Offered in larger starting size, up to 9 ft tall. $52 each Liberty Apple: Fruit is crisp, juicy with a sprightly flavor. Excellent disease resistance. Does not require fungicide sprays (does very well without spraying). Blooms mid spring and fruit ripens Mid-September. $49 each McIntosh Apple: A timeless classic! Great flavor, good for eating and baking. Heavy producer of apples. Blooms mid spring with fruit maturing in late September. $49 each SnowSweet Apple: Deliciously sweet, slightly tart tasting apple. Cut fruit is slow to oxidize when exposed to air. A disease resistant tree that blooms mid spring, with fruit maturing in Late September. $49 each Sweet Sixteen Apple: Medium sized red striped fruit with crisp, juicy texture. Outstanding dessert apple! Sweet flavor with a hint of cherry. Disease resistant. Tree blooms mid spring with fruit maturing mid-late September. $49 each Triumph Apple: NEW variety from Minnesota! A cross between Honeycrisp Apple and Liberty Apple. Crisp, sweet fruit with the slightest hint of tartness. Great fresh eating apple, long storage life. Excellent disease resistance, great for organic apple production. Tree blooms mid spring with fruit maturing late September. $49 each Winecrisp Apple: Dark red apple with outstanding flavor. Cream colored flesh is juicy with full spicey flavors. Disease resistant tree blooms mid Spring with fruit maturing mid-late October. Very good storage life. Offered in larger size, up to 9 ft. $59 each Pink Lady Apple: Fragrant and sweet, crisp and tart too. Beautiful pink apples are blushed with red/pink, opening up to a white flesh that won't turn brown when sliced. Perfect for party platters and salads; make the perfect jelly or preserves! The fruit ripens in October/November. Store in a cool place, will last a full 3 months. $44 each Winter Banana Apple: Large yellow fruits with a pink blush. Banana like fragrance, crisp, mild and juicy. Excellent pollinator. Long lasting fruit matures late in season, going into November. Fruit is excellent for fresh eating, desserts and cider. Starting size approximately 4-5 ft tall. $65 each Apple trees are estimated to be available starting April 6th. Please schedule pickup at least 24-48 hours ahead. -
Fall Gold raspberry produces delicious, brightly colored gold fruit! This everbearing gold raspberry plant is very sweet, vigorous and hardy. fruit is excellent eaten fresh or used in pies and preserves. Plants are well rooted, bareroot. Available starting approx. April 11th. Code: BN -
Strong growing, productive variety. 2 year plants, #1 grade. Estimated to be available starting April 5th. code: BNMWA -
We offer 6 varieties of Cherry! All like full sun and well drained soil. All of our offerings are well suited for our region. Planting several different types will increase pollination and fruit set. All Cherry are estimated to be available for pickup starting approximately April 6th. Trees listed in this section are sold BAREROOT. Kristin Sweet Cherry: (BRN) Large dark fruits are cracking resistant, sweet, juicy, aromatic and productive. Hardiest dark sweet cherry. Grafted on dwarf root stock. Bareroot stock is well branched, approximately 4-5 ft tall. Sam Sweet Cherry: (BRN) Large sweet black cherry. More disease resistant than Bing Cherry as well as less susceptible to spring frost. Grafted on dwarf root stock. Bareroot stock is well branched, approximately 4-5 ft tall. Lapins Sweet Cherry: (JFS) A Canadian variety of sweet cherry, large dark fruit with delicious flavor, crack resistant. Extend the cherry season with fruit maturing later in the season. Bareroot Trees are branched, 1 inch diameter stem. Stella Sweet Cherry: (JFS) Widely grown for its large, juicy, and sweet cherries. Stella cherries are sweet, juicy, and firm, and are often eaten fresh or used in baking, canning, and other culinary applications. They are considered one of the most popular sweet cherry varieties due to their taste and versatility. A favorite for homes and small orchards, Bareroot Trees are branched, 1 inch diameter stem. Sweetheart Sweet Cherry: (JFS) Large, bright red fruit with excellent flavor. This late-ripening beauty will extend the cherry season when paired with other varieties that ripen early and mid season. Crack resistant. Heavy bearing. Bareroot Trees are branched, 1 inch diameter stem. Sweet Cherry Pie: (BN) Newer introduction, perfect for the home garden or small orchard. This self fruitful tree is known for being the sweetest taste for this tart cherry tree cultivar. Cherries are fantastic for jams, jellies, cobblers and pies. Known for extremely heavy crop yields. Matures to 12-15 ft tall. Bareroot Trees offered are well branched, approximately 6-8 ft tall. -
Hazelnuts have higher nutritional value than acorns. The nuts produced by this smaller tree are preferred by squirrels, deer, turkey, woodpeckers, pheasants, grouse, quail and more. The male catkins are a food staple of ruffed grouse throughout the winter. Nuts mature in September/October. Grows 15-18 ft tall, 10-12 ft wide, typically in a multi stemmed form. Plant several for best results with cross pollination. Medium to fast growth rate. Typically produces nuts within only a few years. Native We offer 3 types of Hazelnut. Plant several types for cross pollination *American Hazelnut: (offered in 2 sizes, small/large) Small: 18 in $5.75 Large: 3-4 ft Bareroot plants are well branched and rooted. $27 * Somerset Hazelnut: Quick to bear nuts. Highly disease resistant. Small starter plants in plugs. $24 *The Beast Hazelnut: Vigorous, high yields, disease resistant. Small starter plants in plugs. $19 Estimated to be available starting April 12. Code: FKN/MN -
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Hackberry is a large, fast growing shade tree. It establishes easily and grows well in a wide range of soils. This native tree is tolerant of heat, drought, salt spray, wind, ice, poor soils as well as sites with short-term flooding.
The bark of hackberry provides year-round interest in landscapes. The fruit is a popular food for birds and small mammalian wildlife. Much of the fruit remains on the tree throughout winter until it is eaten by birds or other wildlife.
- Height: 50 to 70 feet
- Width: up to 50 feet
- Medium to fast growth
- Pyramidal shape in youth, spreading rounded shape in maturity
- Bark matures to cork-like ridges
- 1/3 to 1/2 inch berry-like fruit called drupes that change from green to purple or reddish-brown in autumn
- Fall color is yellow