{"title":"Fruit Trees \u0026 Berries","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeedlings and named varieties\/cultivars of fruit trees, fruit bearing shrubs, and small fruit and berry plants. 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The foliage is shiny and tropical looking and the orange fruit, hanging on long after the leaves have fallen is very ornamental. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy then, does the persimmon have a bad reputation? Well, notice I kept saying \"ripe\" and \"ooey-gooey\"? That's because a firm persimmon is one of the most astringent torments your taste buds will ever have the misfortune to encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Now, some Asian persimmons have been selected to be sweet while firm, but that's because every backyard in Asia had a persimmon tree for a very long time. Naturally people kept and spread the trees with large non-astringent fruits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same could be done with American persimmons. We just need a persimmon in every backyard and astute persimmon tasters in every home. 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Let the fruits ripen indoors for several weeks before juicing them like lemons to make a sugar syrup to add to anything needing a bit of sour wild slightly bitter flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt might be a bit of work, but it's also very cool!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix foot tall, ornamental, thorny, and contorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in zones 6-9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024749707522,"sku":"TO(OFD-TDT","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/15.jpg?v=1764125661"},{"product_id":"thornless-blackberry","title":"Thornless Blackberry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*3.25\" pots, Ship in April\/May \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-Harvest Blackberries for Your Garden!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e3.25\" pots, hardiness zones 5b-9b\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSweet, juicy blackberries without the thorns! Our thornless blackberry plants deliver abundant fruit perfect for fresh eating, jams, and freezing - minus the scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese vigorous perennial berry bushes produce large, glossy blackberries through mid-to-late summer. Kid-friendly picking with no prickly canes makes harvest time enjoyable for the whole family. Ideal for permaculture gardens, edible landscapes, and backyard homesteads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTrain on trellises for compact growth or let ramble as wildlife-friendly hedgerows. Plant multiple varieties for extended harvest. Begins bearing fruit in 1-2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e3.25\" pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHardiness zones 5b-9b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMature height: 4-6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCold hardy perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e -Trailing, vigorous, high-yielding plant with medium-sized firm quality fruit and dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChester \u003c\/strong\u003e-Large, firm, dark berries on cane blight-resistant plants. Later season than Triple Crown to extend the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Triple Crown","offer_id":47224933974274,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chester","offer_id":47224934007042,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/83.jpg?v=1768582787"},{"product_id":"hardy-kiwiberry","title":"Hardy Kiwiberry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*1 liter pots, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape-Sized Kiwis for Cold Climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePop a whole kiwi in your mouth like a grape. That's the magic of kiwiberries - all the tropical sweetness of regular kiwifruit, packed into a smooth-skinned berry you can eat by the handful, and cold-hardy enough to survive in zone 4b!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese vigorous vines are prized for their high nutritional value, smooth edible skin, and sweet taste. Unlike their fuzzy cousins, kiwiberries need no peeling - just rinse and eat. The flavor is intensely sweet with hints of tropical fruit, perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or impressing guests who've never seen them before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKiwiberries are dioecious, meaning \u003cstrong\u003eyou'll need both male and female\u003c\/strong\u003e plants for fruit production. Plant one male for every 3-8 females. \u003cstrong\u003eProvide sturdy trellising\u003c\/strong\u003e - these vines grow vigorously, require frequent pruning, and can live for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e1 liter potted plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMature height: 15-20 ft vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins bearing in 3-5 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Geneva 3 -female","offer_id":47225023496450,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Meader -male","offer_id":47225023529218,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/89.jpg?v=1768587536"},{"product_id":"blueberry","title":"Blueberry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*1 liter pots or larger, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet High-Bush Berries for Your Garden!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere's nothing like standing in your garden with a bowl in one hand and a blueberry bush at the other, popping sun-warmed berries straight into your mouth. These are the moments homesteading is made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur blueberry bushes produce abundant crops of plump, sweet berries perfect for fresh eating, baking, and freezing. High-bush varieties thrive in acidic soil and reward you with spring blooms that attract pollinators, summer fruit that feeds your family, and brilliant fall foliage that lights up the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlant multiple varieties for extended harvest season and improved pollination. These long-lived perennial shrubs will produce for 20+ years with minimal care once established. Excellent for edible landscaping, food forests, and backyard orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted plants in 1 liter or 1 gallon pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height: 4-6 feet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegin bearing in 2-3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHannah’s Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Very early, approximately 3 days before Duke. Yield is slightly less than Duke varying 8 to 15 pounds per plant. Medium sized fruits, but larger than most commercial early and midseason cultivars. The berries are an attractive light blue, excellent firmness, and fine flavor. The sugar brix are high compared to other leading early and midseason cultivars. The fruits can be stored for longer periods of time compared to other early cultivars. The fruits are formed in loose clusters with uniform ripening. The pink tinged flower petals make Hannah’s Choice an excellent landscape plant. Plants are very upright, vigorous, with orange to burgundy fall foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e-Early season. When the berries of Duke ripen you will know that summer is here! Fifteen pounds of deep blue, medium size berries will cover the bush for a period of 3 weeks every year. Sweet flavors of the berries are loaded with vitamins in every handful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBlue Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e -The leading early to mid season highbush blueberry in the US. Consistent yield, ranging from 10-20 pounds per plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFruit size is large with 65 berries per cup. Berry quality is firm, picking scar is small, and berries are bright blue. The clusters are open and medium-large. Ornamental value for the bush is excellent. Good green color in summer and fiery red in fall. Very hardy and drought resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePatriot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e-Mid season. Large fruits of good firm quality. Consistent yield, ranging from 10-20 pounds at maturity. Ornamental use of Patriot is good. Patriot seems to have resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi root disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eChandler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e -Mid to late season. HUGE fruits, as large as a nickel, with some being the size of a quarter. The fruits are a pleasure to eat, having the taste of the blueberries found in the wild, only in a giant size berry. Chandler berries can be enjoyed over a 6 week harvest period. This is 3 weeks longer than other blueberry varieties. In the later days of harvest, the fruits become sugar sweet. Once the plants are mature, you can expect 15 pounds of fruit per year. Chandler is a must own for every gardener!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Hannah's Choice","offer_id":47225107218690,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duke","offer_id":47225107251458,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Crop","offer_id":47225107284226,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Patriot","offer_id":47225107316994,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chandler","offer_id":47225107349762,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Draper","offer_id":47862771187970,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/71.jpg?v=1768586903"},{"product_id":"bush-cherry","title":"Bush Cherry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*3.25\" pots, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush Cherry Plants | Cold Hardy Fruit Shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-y-scroll overflow-x-hidden pt-6 flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full min-h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex size-full max-w-3xl flex-col md:px-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid gap-3 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eForget everything you know about finicky cherry trees. Bush cherries are the game-changer your homestead needs - compact shrubs that can handle zone 3 winters and produce \u003cstrong\u003esweet-tart\u003c\/strong\u003e cherries without the fuss of full-sized trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese\u003cstrong\u003e incredibly hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e shrubs suffer from relatively few insect and disease problems. Perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, and wine-making. The compact size makes netting against birds actually manageable, and you can fit several bushes in the space one cherry tree would demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe offer \u003cstrong\u003ethree exceptional varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Jan' for early season fruit, 'Joel' for mid-season abundance, and 'Joy' for late harvest. Plant all three for cherries for continuous harvest. These self-fertile beauties produce alone but yield heavier crops when cross-pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e3.25\" potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMature height: 4-6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins bearing fruit in 2-3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerfect for edible landscapes and permaculture gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne of the most resilient fruits for northern gardens!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJan\u003c\/strong\u003e - Early season fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoel\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mid-season harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoy\u003c\/strong\u003e - Late season abundance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Jan","offer_id":47225179341058,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Joel","offer_id":47225179373826,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Joy","offer_id":47225179406594,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/67.jpg?v=1768586830"},{"product_id":"cranberry","title":"Cranberry","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*3.25\" pots, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStevens Cranberry | Native Ground Cover with Tart Fall Berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWatch these low-growing native vines carpet your bog garden or wet areas with glossy evergreen leaves and jewel-toned berries. Cranberries are creeping shrubs with slender stems that trail along the ground, reaching up to 7 feet long but only 2-8 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese hardy perennials thrive in acidic, boggy conditions where other plants struggle. The tart, bright red berries ripen in fall - perfect for sauce, baking, drying, and holiday traditions. Their evergreen foliage and creeping habit make them excellent ground cover for acidic wetland edges, rain gardens, or specially prepared bog beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCranberries need consistent moisture and very acidic soil (pH 4.0-5.5). Plant in full sun for best fruit production. These native plants support pollinators with spring blooms and provide winter interest with persistent berries and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall plants in 3.25\" pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature spread: 2-7 feet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 2-8 inches \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegins bearing in 2-3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e*Stevens variety\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47225191432450,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/74.jpg?v=1768586733"},{"product_id":"gooseberry","title":"Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*1 liter pots, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGooseberry | Tart \u0026amp; Sweet Berries for Pies and Preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRemember your grandmother's gooseberry pie? That perfect balance of sweet-tart that makes your mouth water just thinking about it? These thornless beauties bring that nostalgic flavor back to your garden without the battle scars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGooseberries are close\u003cstrong\u003e relatives of currants\u003c\/strong\u003e, both belonging to the Ribes genus, but gooseberries produce larger individual berries perfect for fresh eating and cooking. Growing 4-7 feet tall, they are ideal for edible hedges or mixed borders. The fruit is deep maroon-red when ripe, with and full and sweet flavor better than most gooseberry cultivars..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese hardy shrubs tolerate partial shade better than most fruit, making them perfect for forest gardens and under fruit trees. Plant can be \u003cstrong\u003ethorny\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the fruit is exceptional fresh or in cooking for pies, jams, and traditional preserves. \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e and productive for decades with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeanne \u003c\/strong\u003e- deep maroon-red fruits with full sweet flavor better than most gooseberry cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e - deep purple fruits the size of seedless grapes. Very vigorous growth, and very good flavor when vine-ripened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 liter potted plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height: 4-7 feet and 3-4 feet wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegins bearing in 2-3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones 3-7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Jeanne","offer_id":47225206472962,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Velvet","offer_id":47225206505730,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/80.jpg?v=1768586612"},{"product_id":"honeyberry-haskap","title":"Honeyberry (Haskap)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*1 liter pots, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneyberry (Haskap) Plants - The First Berries of Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese incredibly cold-hardy and unique small shrubs laugh at late frosts and thrive where blueberries struggle. Native to the boreal forests of North America, eastern Siberia, the Russian Far East, and Northern Japan, they can easily survive minus 40 degrees F or lower! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe tasty oblong blueberry-like fruits are great for fresh eating, juicing, and preserves. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSome describe the taste as blueberry meets raspberry with hints of grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey make an excellent blueberry alternative, thriving in regular garden soil without the acid requirements blueberries demand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlant at least two different varieties for cross-pollination and heavier crops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e1 liter potted plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMature height: 4-6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins bearing in 2-3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUSDA zones 1-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurora\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e-Aurora is quickly becoming the standard for fresh eating honeyberries. While not as deeply pigmented or nutritious as other varieties, it has a higher sugar content and larger berry size than most varieties. Aurora honeyberries ripen mid to late season and flower late.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBoreal Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -Vigorous plant and highest producing, but a tarter berry than Blizzard and Beast. Boreal Beauty Honeyberry is another late season variety to extend your honeyberry season with fruit ripening in June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBoreal Beast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -Sweet\/tart berry. One of the best selections from the University of Saskatchewan’s Honeyberry breeding program, Boreal Beast features incredibly large fruits that flower late and ripen 2-3 weeks later than most varieties. Yields are so large that this variety amongst many others is being utilized as a commercial crop in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBoreal Blizzard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -Sweetest of the honeyberries, along with Aurora. Another excellent honeyberry introduction from the University of Saskatchewan, Boreal Blizzard produces some of the largest honeyberries of any cultivar and ripens later than most varieties. It has good resistance to powdery mildew and the berries have an excellent flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hickory Run Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Aurora","offer_id":47225256870146,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boreal Beauty","offer_id":47225256902914,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Boreal Beast","offer_id":47225256935682,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boreal Blizzard","offer_id":47225256968450,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1495\/0658\/files\/62.jpg?v=1768586365"},{"product_id":"concord-grapes","title":"Concord Grapes","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*1 liter pots, Ship in April\/May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Vines - Homegrown Wine, Juice \u0026amp; Fresh Eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePicture yourself crushing grapes from your own arbor, or better yet, just reaching up and popping clusters of sun-warmed fruit straight into your mouth. Growing grapes turns your backyard into a vineyard, whether you're dreaming of homemade wine or just want the sweetest table grapes you've ever tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGrapes are incredibly productive perennial vines. Train them on arbors, trellises, or fences for a beautiful touch to your landscape. Cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established. 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And excellent landscape plant! Hardy in zones 3-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccess \u003c\/strong\u003e- The first named Juneberry cultivar, with fruits tasting like a sweet pear with hints of apple. Good sized berries more than 3\/8's inch in diameter. Plants grow to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wild and average 15 lbs of berries per plant. 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Our kids climbed the tree every day to snack of it's delicious fruit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Trader Mulberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLong-lived and can grow to 35 feet (the great grandaddy tree in North Dakota is still alive after 125 years!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFast-growing tree with everbearing fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSelf-fertile - no pollinator needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAdaptable, low-maintenance, unbothered by pests and diseases, and drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCan bear fruit in as little as 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA delicious treat for birds, including your chickens. *We are planting these all throughout our pasture for forage for our chickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeaves have multiple health benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHigher in protein than most fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1 gallon potted trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull sun preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow maintenance fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrows in USDA zones 3-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlant away from patios to avoid staining. 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