Small Fruits - Current Availability
Last updated May 13, 2024
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Autumn Olive - Amber (Elaeagnus umbellata) | E. umbellata- large shrub 10-12'. Nutritious, tasty, sweet large golden- yellow berries. Unique Japanse variety. Sun, tolerant poor soils, drought, seaside |
Autumn Olive - Ruby (Elaeagnus umbellata) | E. umbellata- large shrub 10-12'. Nutritious, tasty, sweet red fruit for sweet/savory. Bee attractant. Nitrogen fixer Sun, tolerant poor soils, drought, seaside |
Blackberry (Rubus) - Marionberry | Queen of blackberries, trailing, very vigorous, abundant thorns, ripens mid-summer, fresh eating or processing. Full sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Blackberry (Rubus) - Triple Crown | Thornless, large fruit mid-summer, sweet flavour, softer fruit. Semi-erect canes needing some support. Full sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Blackberry (Rubus) - Black Satin | Thornless, sweet and juicy, heavy yielder, semi-erect canes. Remove fruited canes. Needs some support. Full sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Blackberry (Rubus) - Lochness | Thornless, large, shiny black fruit, in August. Semi erect canes, can be planted 6 ft. apart. Remove fruited canes. Full sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Blackberry (Rubus) - Polarberry | Creamy white berries, on 4' to 6' canes, fruit on 2nd year growth, large juicy fruit, typical blackberry flavour. Full sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Elliott | Very late season, medium size, powder blue fruit, mild, slightly tart. Resistant,mummy berry. Upright 5-6' Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Patriot | Early season, very large berries, medium blue fruit, excellent flavor. Tolerant heavy, wet soils. Compact, 4' Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Polaris | Early season, med. size, light blue fruit, exceptional flavor, strong aromatics. Upright, spreading to 4'. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - 3 in 1 Combo | Duke, Bluecrop, Chandler Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Bluecrop | Midseason, large, light blue fruit, excellent flavor. Resistant cracking, Commercial BC crop. Upright 4-6' Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Cabernet Splash | Delicious yet ornamental. Deep red foliage in spring fades to green in summer. Large, early ripening fruit. Similar in taste to Toro. Full sun with regular water and acidic soil for best results. |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Chandler | Mid to late season, very large, excellent flavor. Long ripening period. Slightly spreading 5-6'. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Chippewa | Early midseason, large, firm, light blue berries, very sweet, little acid. Compact, upright 3-4'. Cold hardy. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Duke | Early season, blooms late. Large, medium blue fruit, mild, crisp flavor. Heavy production, Upright 4-5 Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Duke | Early season, blooms late. Large, medium blue fruit, mild, crisp flavor. Heavy production, Upright 4-6 Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Northblue | mid season fruit Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Northcountry | Early- midseason, medium size, sweet wild flavour. Low-bush, compact form to 3 ft. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Northland | Early midseason, medium sized, medium blue, sweet flavour,very cold hardy. Spreading 3-4' on 4-6', Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Pink Lemonade | Mid-late season, blueberries that are pink! Green fruit turns deep pink. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Razz | Midseason, med. to large powder blue fruit. Unique raspberry overtones in their flavor. 5-6' shrub. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Sapphire Cascade | Midseason, suitable for hanging baskets. Compact, produces trailing stems, perfect for tall containers as well. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Blueberry (Vaccinium) - Top Hat | Midseason, light blue, pea sized fruit, mild flavor. Ultra compact, shrub to 18", great for the patio. Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Bushel & B - Blueberry Silver Dollar Casca (Vacc.) | Small, dark berries in mid-season with flavour similar to wild berries. Dwarf, shrub 2 - 3 ft (Brazelberry) Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
Bushel & B Raspberry Shortcake (Rubus) | New, dwarf, thornless raspberry, sweet fruit mid-summer great for containers or small gardens (Brazelberry) Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Chilean Guava (Ugni molinae) | Evergreen shrub with unusual and delicious fruit. When picked early they have a pine flavour. Picked later they have a strawberry-esque flavour. Only hardy to -10 C so does best in a protected site. |
Citrus aurantifolia (Key Lime) | Aromatic, flavourful and juicy greenish-yellow fruit. Wonderful for juice, flavourings and Key Lime pie! Requires microclimate because it dislikes hard frosts. Protect in winter. |
Citrus aurantium (Seville Sour orange) | The best for marmalade . Popular variety is widely grown in Europe. Prized for its fragrant flowers andlarge, tart bright orange fruit . Grow in a container. Not frost hardy. Protect in late fall/ winter |
Citrus bergamia (Bergamot) | Best known as the flavoring in Earl Grey Tea.Fruit resembles an orange in shape. Flesh is yellow like a lemon but tastes sweeter. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frost. |
Citrus hystrix (Thai Lime) | Hardy sweet citrus variety. Abundant crops of 1" diameter fruit similar to lemons or limes. Makes delicious marmalade. Beautiful variegated foliage. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frost. Protect in winter. |
Citrus madurensis (Calamondin) | Hardy sweet citrus variety. Abundant crops of 1" diameter fruit similar to lemons or limes. Makes delicious marmalade. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frost. |
Citrus sinensis (Tarocco #7 Blood Orange) | Largest of the Blood Oranges. Fruit is juicy, and delicious. Flesh turns a striking deep red when ripe. Sweet, with a hint of tartness Grow in a container. Not frost hardy. Protect in late fall/ winter |
Citrus unshiu (Satsuma) S-2 | Exceptional, Chinese variety prized for its abundant crops. Early ripening. Sweet, juicy and flavorful, easy to peel fruit. Compact and easy to grow. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frosts. Protect in winter/ late fall |
Citrus unshiu- Miho Wase | One of the earliest to ripen, abundant crops of sweet, thin skin fruit. Easy to peel, bright orange fruit. Bring indoors in the winter in a well-lit room. |
Citrus x limon (Eureka/ Variegated Pink Lemon) | Flesh is light pink colour, green-striped rind, variegated foliage. Does best with winter protection or moved into a greenhouse. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frost. |
Citrus x meyeri (Meyer Lemon) | It is less acidic, juicier and sweeter than common lemons. Evergreen foliage. Does best with winter protection or moved into a greenhouse. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frost. |
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) | Evergreen, E.Canada native, pink/white flowers, bright red berries in fall. The 'cranberry sauce' cranberry. 8' x 4' Prefers moist, peat/acidic soil. Sun |
Cranberry- (Vaccinium) | Evergreen ,low growing, pink flowers, large, sourtasting deep, red fruit. Popular commercial variety, 8-12" x 3-4'. Prefers moist, peat/acidic soil. Sun |
Cranberry- (Viburnum opulus)- Kalinka Highbush | Deciduous, prized for its medicinal properties, for its fruit, and ornamental. Large fruit great for jellies, etc. Good red fall foliage. Sun, moist, loamy soil, moderate drainage |
Creeping Raspberry 'Valentine' (Rubus) | A low growing herbaceous ground cover. Thornless. Spreads by rhizomes. Red fruits in the summer, plant 2 cultivars for cross pollination. Full sun |
Ctrus junos- Yuzu ichandrin | Prized in Japan for flavoring, juice and preserves Hardy variety. Easy-to-peel, 3 inch diameter fruit. Tasty, lemon-lime flavor. Requires microclimate because it dislikes frost. Protect in winter. |
Currant - (Ribes nigrum) - Black - Consort | Med. size purplish fruit, strong, sweet, crisp, firm, 4' shrub, for preserves juicing, late summer. Resistant to rust. 3/4 sun, fertile, moist soil |
Currant - (Ribes rubrum) - Cherry Red | Small, bright red fruit, ripens mid-summer, 4-5'. Sweet- tart taste. For fresh eating, preserves, juicing. 3/4 sun, fertile, moist soil |
Currant - (Ribes rubrum) - Rovada | Very productive from Netherlands, abundant clusters, very large, red berries. Fresh eating, preserves, juicing. 3/4 sun, fertile, moist soil |
Currant - (Ribes rubrum) - White Imperial | Med. size, translucent white berries, pink undertones, sweet, mild flavour. ripening late summer, 3-4 ft. bush. 3/4 sun, fertile, moist soil |
Elderberry - (Sambucus canadensis) - Bob Gordon | The berries are dark purple, ripen uniformly in the cymes, and are resistant to shattering. Fruit can be for used for jam or wine. Yum! Full sun, fertile moist soil. |
Elderberry - (Sambucus canadensis)- Nova | Selected for its reliable yield of medium-sized dark berries at a germplasm center in Kentville, Nova Scotia in 1960. Use fruit for syrup, tonic or tea. Full sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Elderberry - (Sambucus nigra) - Haschberg | Leading commercial variety, use for juicing, baked goods and preserves. Vigorous shrub to 8 ft. Full sun, fertile moist soil. |
Elderberry - (Sambucus nigra) - Korsor | Clusters of large, dark purple berries, use for juicing, preserves. Vigorous shrub to 8 ft. or more. Full sun, fertile moist soil. |
Fortunella obovata | Unique and hard-to-find Chinese variety. Prized for its large, juicy, flavorful fruit. Very sweet, thin skin. Fine ornamental plant and good for containers. Can be grown outdoors. Needs protection in extreme winter temperatures. |
Goji Berry - Lycium barbarum Red Empress | Tasty and very healthy, grown commercially in Chine. Red Empress is one of the most popular varieties in Chinese orchards. Large, dark red, sweet fruit. Thrive in hot site, well drained soil. Full day to half-day sun. |
Goji Berry - Lycium 'Crimson Star' | Commercially grown,Northern China, sprawling shrub, abundant, tasty, large red berries, sweeten as they ripen. Thrive in hot site, well drained soil. |
Gooseberry - (Ribes grossularia) - Black Velvet | Large yellowish-green fruit, red-purple when ripe. Vigorous, 5-6' shrub, for baking, canning. Full sun, fertile, moist, well drained soil |
Gooseberry - (Ribes hirtellum) - Oregon Champion | Green fruit on 3-5 ft. bush. Use fresh, jams or cooking. Fruits on older wood. Full sun, fertile, moist, well drained soil |
Gooseberry - (Ribes hirtellum) - Pixwell | Red/pink fruit, 3-5 ft. bush. Use fresh, jams or cooking Fruits on older wood. Full sun, fertile, moist, well drained soil |
Gooseberry - (Ribes uva-cris.) Hinnonmaeki Yellow | Med. sized, yellow green, sweet, fruit. Use fresh, preserves, baking. Heavy crop, 3-5' bush. Mildew resistant. Full sun, fertile, moist, well drained soil |
Goumi - Red Gem (Elaeagnus multiflora) | Eleagnus multiflora- 6' shrub, productive, large, tasty, red berries in May for fresh eating or preserves Sun/half sun, well drained soil. |
Goumi - Sweet Scarlet (Elaeagnus multiflora) | Eleagnus multiflora- 6' shrub, productive, large, tasty, red berries in May for fresh eating or preserves Sun/half sun, well drained soil. |
Grape - (Vitis) Seeded Chardonnay | Greenish yellow grape for sparkling wines, best where summers are cool, ripens early to mid October. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seeded Frontenac Gris | Stunning peach-pink wine. Bud mutation of the deep purple Frontenac, outstanding characteristics except dark skin. Can be used for sweet and dry wines. Full sun, sandy loams, rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seeded Gewurtztraminer | Aromatic ,pink skinned grape, used in white wine, preforms best in cooler climates. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seeded Marechal Foch | Dark blue-black grapes in small clusters. Wine or juice grape, early ripening. French hybrid Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seeded Sauvignon Blanc | Green skinned wine grape, produces a crisp, dry wine, tends to bud late & ripen early. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seeded Zinfandel | Reddish black to black fruit, , produces red wine, hints of berries. Ripens mid to late Oct. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seedless Black Monukka | Seedless, large, purplish black grape, sweet & crisp, good for dessert & drying, ripens late August - September. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seedless Concord | Blue grape, this well known variety is used for juicing, wine, preserves and fresh eating. Now a seedleess variety. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seedless Himrod | Seedless, med. size white, spicy flavour for fresh eating wine or juicing. Vigorous vine suited, great for arbors Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seedless Interlaken | Seedless, med., greenish/white to amber, sweet, firm. For eating fresh or drying. Ripens early, Adapts, cool summers Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seedless Suffolk Red | Seedless, red, medium size grape in loose clusters. Firm, juicy, delectable flavor for fresh eating. Mid-late Sept. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Grape - (Vitis) Seedless Vanessa | Seedless, red, small to medium, firm, crisp, mild grapes. Vines of moderate vigour. Midseason. Full sun, sandy loams ,rich organic matter ideal |
Honeyberry - (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Mist | Abundant crops of very tasty, sweet-tart, large berries. An attractive shrub features spreading form and dark green, soft velvety foliage. Sun, well drained soil, good air circulation |
Honeyberry - (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Velvet | Produces large, oval berries, taste like wild blueberries, full of antioxidants, 2 different var. to x-pollinate. Sun, well drained soil, good air circulation |
Hops - (Humulus lupulus) Cashmere | Introduced in 2013. Dual purpose hop. used for aroma and flavour in hop-forward styles. Fruity aroma. Alpha acid 7.7-9.1%. Well drained, fertile soil. |
ImprovedMeyer Lemon (Citrus x meyeri) | It is less acidic, juicier and sweeter than common lemons. Evergreen foliage. Does best with winter protection or moved into a greenhouse. Bring indoors in the winter in a well-lit room. |
Josta Berry - (Ribes x nidigrolaria) | Cross - Black Currant/Gooseberry. Elongated, black berries mid-summer. High Vitamin C. Great for jam. Fruit on older wood. Sun/half shade, moisture retentive soil |
Jujube - (Ziziphus jujuba) Autumn Beauty | One of the best tasting jujubes, with a spicy apple-like flavour. Fruits ripen early and tree stays small. Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil |
Jujube - (Ziziphus jujuba) Coco | Valuable Ukrainian variety - prized for its abundant crops of golden-brown fruit unique, coconut-like flavor. Plant 2 to ensure pollination. Hardy to -6C Heat and dry to ripen |
Jujube - (Ziziphus jujuba) Li | Attractive, small tree produces abundant, very large, sweet and crisp fruit. the size of a small egg, the fruit is good for fresh eating, dried. Hardy to -6C Experimental crop, Heat and dry to ripen |
Kakariki Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) | A great variety for cooler regions. Evergreen shrub or small tree. Large, sweet anf flavourful fruit, thin, edible skin. REQUIRES COASTAL MICROCLIMATE. |
Kiwi Fuzzy - (Actinidia chin.) 'Tomuri' -Male | Actinidia deliciosa- Used to pollinate female fuzzy kiwi. Does not fruit. Vigorous vine. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Fuzzy - (Actinidia del.) 'Chico Hayward' - F | Actinidia deliciosa - Large-fruited selection of Hayward, usually found in grocery stores. Vigorous vine, up to 15 ft. per year. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Fuzzy - (Actinidia del.) 'Hayward' - F | Selected in New Zealand, most popular variety for home gardens. Prized for it's large size. Vigorous vine, up to 15 ft. per year. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Fuzzy - (Actinidia del.) 'Jenny' | Actinidia deliciosa - Self-fertile fuzzy kiwi, Aug/ Sept. Vigorous vine, up to 15 ft. per year. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Fuzzy - (Actinidia del.) Male | Actinidia deliciosa - Used to pollinate female fuzzy kiwi. Does not fruit. Vigorous vine. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Fuzzy - (Actinidia del.) 'Saanichton' F | Actinidia deliciosa - Large, fuzzy fruit, developed in B.C Needs male for pollination. Vigorous vine, 15' per year. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Hardy - (Actinidia arguta) 'Anna' - Female | Actinidia Anna - popular variety, commercial production, abundant crops,large sweet fruit, needs arguta male Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Hardy - (Actinidia arguta) 'Issai' | Small, grape size fruit with smooth skin, can be eaten whole. Twining vine, 25 ft. Prune in summer and Feb. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Hardy - (Actinidia arguta) Male | Pollinates other 'hardy argutas', when pruning, leave enough flowers for pollination. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Hardy - Actinidia var. purp. 'Hardy Red' - F | Actinidia purpurea - small, cranberry red kiwi, red flesh, sweet/tart flavour, needs arguta male to pollinate. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Kiwi Hardy- Ogden Poi. - (Actinidia arguta) Female | Hardy and vigorous green-skinned kiwi. Sweet-tart tropical flavour. One of the most productive varieties. Can eat like a grape. Full sun, well drained soil, rich in organic matter. |
Loganberry (Rubus x) | Light red fruit, trailing habit, best trained on trellis trellis, good for pies/jams. Vigorous to 12' Sun to 3/4 sun, fertile, well drained soil. |
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) | Yellow-green to brown fruit. Deciduous, understory tree. Fruits are sweet with a custard-like texture, flavor is similar to banana. Full sun |
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) KSU - Atwood | From Kentucky State University breeding program. A unique, early ripening selection and hevay yields. Slow-growing pyramidal shape with exotic fruit Full sun |
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) NC-1 | Unique, early ripening variety from Canada. Very reliable producer. Sweet and tasty fruit - light orange flesh. Full sun |
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) | Prized for foliage, flowers and fruit. Evergreen shrub or small tree. Flamboyant flowers in spring, red-fleshed fruits take 4-7 months to ripen. Have a pineapple, spearment flavour. REQUIRES COASTAL MICROCLIMATE. |
Pomegranate - (Punica granatum) Favourite | Not frost hardy, needs winter protection, great for containers. 4-6' Fruit will set in most conditions but only ripen and edible with enough heat Full sun/half shade, drought resistant, fast-grower. |
Raspberry - (Rubus idaeus) Everbearing Fallgold | Everbearing, yellow, fruit, great flavour, texture. Medium crop July, heavy crop starting mid-Aug/Sept. to frost. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - (Rubus idaeus) Everbearing Heritage | Ever-bearing, large, firm, sweet red fruit. Medium crop July, heavy crop starting mid-Aug/Sept. to frost. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - (Rubus) Everbearing Heritage | Ever-bearing, large, firm, sweet red fruit. Medium crop July, heavy crop starting mid-Aug/Sept. to frost. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - (Rubus) Summerbearing Black | Summer bearing, large, red-black, flavorful fruit. Early to midseason crop, prune out fruited canes in fall. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - (Rubus) Summerbearing Boyne | Summer bearing, medium size, dark red fruit. Mid-season crop, prune out fruited canes in fall. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - (Rubus) Summerbearing Meeker | Summer bearing, large firm, red fruit. Early to midseason crop, prune out fruited canes in fall. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - (Rubus) Summerbearing Tulameen | Summer bearing, large firm, sweet, aromatic fruit. Late season crop, prune out fruited canes in fall. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Raspberry - Everbear. Fall Gold (Rubus) | Everbearing, yellow, fruit, great flavour, texture. Medium crop July, heavy crop starting mid-Aug/Sept. to frost. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Rhubarb (Rheum x) Strawberry Red | |
Rhubarb (Rheum x) Red Champagne | |
Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) 'Honeywood' | Large fruit, for jams, pies, fresh. Also attractive, compact, ornamental shrub with white flowers, fall colour Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) 'Northline' | Large fruit, for jams, pies, fresh. Also attractive, ornamental shrub 7 'x 7 ' white flowers, fall colour Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) 'Smokey' | Large fruit, for jams, pies, fresh. Also attractive, ornamental shrub 10' x 5 ' white flowers, fall colour Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) 'Thiessen' | Large fruit, for jams, pies, fresh. Also attractive, ornamental shrub 10' x 5 ' white flowers, fall colour Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
Sea Buckthorn - (Hippophae) Female | Deciduous shrub, fruits mid- late summer, berries juiced, full of anti-oxidants, leaves used for tea. Needs sun, handles poor soil, seaside conditions. |
Sea Buckthorn - (Hippophae) Male | Dec. shrub, showy flowers, pollinator for female. Needs sun, handles poor soil, seaside conditions. Needs sun, handles poor soil, seaside conditions. |
Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa | |
Takaka Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana) | Outstanding, new, self-fertile selection from New Zealand. Prized for its large, sweet anf flavourful fruit, thin, edible skin. Early ripening fruit. REQUIRES COASTAL MICROCLIMATE. |