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Genus: P

Pachysandra: Alleghany pachysandra; Japanese pachysandra
Panicum: switch-grass
Parthenium: wild quinine
Parthenocissus: Virginia creeper; woodbine
Passiflora: passionflower; Maypop; apricot vine
Paxistima: cliff green; mountain lover
Peltandra: arrow-arum; tuckahoe
Pennisetum: Chinese pennisetum
Penstemon: St. Joseph's wand; pine-leaved penstemon
Petasites: fuki; sweet coltsfoot
Phalaris: ribbon grass
Philadelphus: mock orange
Phlox: phlox; flowering moss; ground pink; wild sweet William
Phragmites: variegated common reed grass
Phyllostachys: bamboo
Physostegia: obedient plant
Pleioblastus: bamboo
Podophyllum: Mayapple; wild lemon
Polemonium: Greek valerian; Jacob's ladder; bluebell
Polygonatum: hairy Solomon's-seal
Polygonum: knotweed
Polypodium: polypody
Polystichum: Christmas fern
Polytrichum: (soft haircap moss); common haircap moss
Poncirus: hardy orange; trifoliate orange
Pontederia: pickerel weed
Potentilla: bush cinquefoil; golden cinquefoil; shrubby cinquefoil
Pratia: blue star creeper
Prunus: wild plum; wild cherry
Pseudosasa: bamboo
Psidium: Cattley guava; purple strawberry guava
Pycnanthemum: mountain mint
Pyrola: shinleaf; wild lily-of-the-valley

Catalog as of April 01, 2008

Prunus

(Rosaceae - rose family)

More than 400 species of trees and shrubs, occurring predominantly in the north temperate zone. Includes many important fruit and ornamental species: cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, and almonds. For the following selections, two or more of each should be planted for cross-pollination if fruit is desired. Can't ship to CA.

americana

decid tree • ht 20-25' • zones 4-9

wild plum; August plum; goose plum

native, edible fruit, fragrant, screen, wildlife, sun
e and cent N Amer

Masses of fragrant white flowers appear on this small, somewhat thorny native fruit tree in spring before the leaves appear. Sends up suckers from the root system, and will eventually form a thicket if allowed to. The fruits, which begin ripening here around the start of September, are reddish in color, slightly oblong, about 1" in diameter. The flesh of the fruits is pleasantly flavored. Wild plums are popular with some people for eating out of hand; they are also suited for use in baked goods and preserves. Bearing tends to be rather erratic, but in most years at least some fruit is produced, and sometimes there are bumper crops. The fruit has been pest-free in our plantings. The trees provide good cover for wildlife, and the fruit is of some food value to wild creatures.

cat # 4M1E
$12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea

maritima

decid shr or tree • ht 10' • zones 4-8

beach plum

native, edible fruit, fragrant, hedge - screen, dry - moist, sun
seacoast, Maine to Del.

A most appealing shrub or small tree, with neat, compact form and small, glossy leaves. Bears a profusion of white blossoms in spring before the leaves appear, followed by 3/4" diameter yellow to purple fruits in late summer. Fruits are not usually eaten fresh, but are highly regarded for making preserves. As might be expected for a plant which grows naturally along the seashore, beach plum is notably tolerant of poor, sandy or rocky soil and salt spray.

cat # 4N1C
$12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea

serotina

decid tree • ht 50' or more • zones 3-10

wild black cherry; rum cherry

native, edible fruit, wildlife, sun
e and cent N Amer

A large, graceful tree with neat, glossy foliage. The trees are covered with clusters of small white flowers in May. The small black cherries, which ripen in late summer, have a rich, winey flavor. They can also be used to make a dark, rich jelly which is considered by some to be the finest of jellies. As the fruits are also very attractive to birds, wild black cherry is useful for distracting birds from other crops. Also an important timber tree, wild black cherry is the main species used for cherry furniture and veneer.

cat # 4N6C
$12.95 each / 3+, $12.50 ea