Small Fruits - Current Availability
Last updated March 28, 2025
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 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) - 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) - Chester | Harvest berries with ease from thornless, upright canes. Ripens in August. Very large fruit measure up to an inch in length. 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) - Triple Crown | Thornless, large fruit mid-summer, sweet flavour, softer fruit. Semi-erect canes needing some support. 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) - Reka | Early season, med. sized dark blue, aromatic, sweet flavored fruit. Does well in moist soils. Upright 5-6' 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) - 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) - 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) - Sky Dew Gold | Midseason, medium, gold foliage, great autumn colour. More use as an ornamental but will set fruit. 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 -Blueberry Peach Sorbet (Vacc.) | A dwarf variety,colorful foliage, spring & winter, 2' x 2' perfect size for patio containers (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 |
| Bushel & Berry - Blueberry Pink Icing (Vacc.) | New growth,shade of pink, greens, great fall colour. Large robust flavour 3- 4 ' mid-season (Brazelberry) Full to 3/4 sun, acidic, fertile soil, deep watering |
| Chilean Guava (Ugni molinae) Flambeau | Evergreen variegated shrub with unusual and delicious fruit. When picked early pine flavour. Picked later they have a strawberry-esque flavour. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus aurantifolia (Key Lime) | Aromatic, flavourful and juicy greenish-yellow fruit. Wonderful for juice, flavourings and Key Lime pie! Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus aurantium (Ambersweet Orange) | Cold-hardy, early-ripening citrus hybrid, classified as an orange. Blend of Clementine tangerine and Orlando tangelo. Sweet-tangy flavour. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus aurantium (Chinotto Sour Orange) | Attractive small tree, prized for its dense foliage, profuse fragrant flowers.. Chinotto fruit is delicious candied, made into marmalade or for its juice. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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 . Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus bergamia (Bergamot) | - Flesh is yellow like a lemon but tastes sweeter. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus Flying Dragon (Poncirus trifoli. Monstrosa) | Dwarf tree with contorted branches. 2" yellow fruits that can be used as a lemon-like seasoning. Hardy citrus. Self-fertile. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus Flying Dragon (Poncirus trifoli. Monstrosa) | Dwarf tree with contorted branches. 2" yellow fruits that can be used as a lemon-like seasoning. Hardy citrus. Self-fertile. Often used as citrus rootstock Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus hybrid (Grapefruit) | Unique cross of Pummello and Mandarin orange. Bright yellow fruit with orange-yellow flesh and delicious, sweet-tart flavor. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus hybrid (Melogold Grapefruit) | Prized for its compact growth habit and its good crops of softball size, yellow fruit. Deliciously tart-sweet, fruit features lemony, grapefruit-like flavor. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus kinokuni mukakukishu (Kishu Mandarin) | Golf ball-size fruit features thin, very easy to peel skin, no seeds, and delectable and complex, sweet-tart, juicy flesh. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus latifolia (Bearss Lime) | Abundant, greenish-yellow, seedless, very juicy fruit. Mix with lemon juice for a refreshing drink. Ripens in late winter into spring. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus madurensis (Calamondin) | Hardy sweet citrus variety. Abundant crops of 1" diameter fruit similar to lemons or limes. Makes delicious marmalade. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus madurensis Variegated (Calamondin) | Hardy sweet citrus variety. Abundant crops of 1" diameter fruit similar to lemons or limes. Makes delicious marmalade. Beautiful variegated foliage. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus reticulata (Kiyomi Tangor) | hybrid of Mandarin and Sweet Orange, bears good crops of large orange fruit. Pebbly-textured skin. Rich and spicy in flavor, it is good for fresh eating. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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 Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus unshiu (Owari Satsuma Mandarin) | Early ripening variety bears good crops of deep orange, sweet, delicious fruit. Features lush, dark green foliage and prolific, fragrant flowers. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus unshiu- Miho Wase | One of the earliest to ripen, abundant crops of sweet, thin skin fruit. Easy to peel, bright orange fruit. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Citrus x tangelo (Pearl Tangelo) | This unique Tangelo variety is a cross of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. Attractive, willow-like foliage and delectable, sweet, large fruit. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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) - Pink Champagne | Med. size, translucent pink berries, vigorous free of leaf diseases, good flavour. ripening late summer, 3-5 ft. bush. 3/4 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. |
| Everbering 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 |
| Fortunella margarita- Centennial Var. Kumquat | Unique Kumquat is prized for its compact growth habit and white and green leaves The fruit features very sweet, thin skin and is an incredible taste treat com Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Fortunella obovata (Changshou Kumquat) | 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 Niagara | Seeded, large, light-green to white, sweet, tangy flavour for dessert or wine. 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 Sovereign Coronation | Seedless, popular blue table grape. Sweet, musky Concord'-like taste 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 Forest | Produces large, oval berries, taste like wild blueberries, full of antioxidants, 2 different var. to x-pollinate. Sun, well drained soil, good air circulation |
| Honeyberry - (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Hokkaido | Produces large, oval berries, taste like wild blueberries, full of antioxidants, 2 different var. to x-pollinate, needs to be another late blooming variety Sun, well drained soil, good air circulation |
| Honeyberry - (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Moon | Produces large, oval berries, taste like wild blueberries, full of antioxidants, 2 different var. to x-pollinate. Sun, well drained soil, good air circulation |
| Honeyberry - (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Pagoda | Produces large, oval berries, taste like wild blueberries, full of antioxidants, 2 different var. to x-pollinate. Sun, well drained soil, good air circulation |
| Honeyberry - (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Sea | Good crops of crisp, very large, sweet and flavorful fruit. Spreading form and soft, dark green 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 |
| 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. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| 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) Black Sea | Rare, unique Chinese species 8-10', tasty, chocolate brown sweet fruit, late fall, 2 ensure pollination. Hardy to -6C Experimental crop, Heat and dry to ripen |
| 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) Zigzag | Unique and ornamental form of Jujube, prized for its contorted branching. Compact growth habit, abundant crops of tasty fruit.. |
| 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.) '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.) 'Matua' - 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) '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 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. |
| Kumquat 'Meiwa' (Fortunella crassifolia) | Also known as th 'sweet kumquat'. Fruit can be eaten whole, skin and all. Skin is the sweetest part of the fruit. Move indoors for the winter. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Microcitrus australasica (Australian Finger Lime) | Unusual variety is sometimes called "citrus caviar". Dark purple, 3" long fruit Intense, sweet-tart, lemon-lime flavor. Subtropical - not winter hardy |
| Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Allegheny | This superior variety features wonderful flavor and very high productivity. Fruit has delicious, creamy yellow flesh and weighs up to 1/2 pound. Full sun |
| Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Mango | Delicious fruit with yellow flesh like a mango. Early ripening. Pollination is best when trees are planted 6' apart. Full sun |
| Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Prolific | Early ripening and produces abundant crops of medium to large, sweet and tasty fruit Full sun to shade. Rich, well drained soil.Two varieties for pollination. |
| Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Shenandoah | Most flavourful variety. Mid season harvest, creamy, yellow, sweet fruit. Weighs up to 1 lb. Full sun to shade. Rich, well drained soil.Two varieties for pollination. |
| Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Sunflower | One of the most reliable and popular varieties producing good crops of very large, sweet and delicious fruit. Full sun to shade. Rich, well drained soil.Two varieties for pollination. |
| 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. |
| Pomegranate - (Punica granatum) Wonderful | Not frost hardy, needs winter protection, great for containers. Move indoors for the coldest months. Full sun/half shade, drought resistant, fast-grower. |
| Raspberry - (Rubus idaeus) Everbearing Fallgold | 3 canes per pot. Everbearing, yellow, fruit, great flavour, texture. Med. crop July, heavy crop starting mid-Aug/Sept. -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 - b/r | Bundle of 5 - Ever-bear, large, firm, sweet red fruit. Med. crop July, heavy crop starting mid-Aug/Sept. -frost. Full sun, rich, well drained soil, good air ciculation |
| Raspberry - (Rubus) Everbearing Fallgold - b/r | Bundle of 5 - 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) 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 Souris b/r | Bundle /5 Summer bearing. Improved version of Boyne. Extremely robust, disease resistant. Sweet and tart. 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 - (Rubus) Summerbearing Tulameen b/r | Bundle/5 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 |
| Rhubarb (Rheum x) Strawberry Red | |
| Rhubarb (Rheum x) Red | |
| 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 |
| Sea Buckthorn - (Hippophae) Male | Deciduous shrub, fruits mid- late summer, berries used for juice, leaves for tea. Will spread by root and seed. Needs sun, handles poor soil, seaside conditions. |
| Sea Buckthorn- (Hippophae) Hergo- Fem. | Deciduous shrub, fruits mid- late summer, berries used for juice, leaves for tea. Will spread by root and seed. Needs sun, handles poor soil, seaside conditions. |
| Sea Buckthorn- (Hippophae) Orange Energy- Fem. | Deciduous shrub, fruits mid- late summer, berries used for juice, leaves for tea. Will spread by root and seed. Needs sun, handles poor soil, seaside conditions. |
| Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa |