The small fruit family contains many interesting and productive species which take up relatively little space for growers. They form a seemingly endless pattern as the seasons progress, while providing you with a bounty of fresh, chemical-free fruit. These plants pay for themselves.

Bush cherries and Currants are ideal for a 48" hedge @ 36" centers. Elderberries can be used anywhere you would like a more interesting landscape since they require no care other than planting and harvesting. Take care with placement of the thorny Gooseberry and remember that the hardy Kiwis get very large when planning a trellis. Serviceberry and Highbush Cranberry make excellent landscape specimens, as well as provide edible fruits.

GOOSEBERRY (Ribes spp.) is the only plant we raise which has thorns. PIXWELL has few problems, is generally chemical-free and long-lived but is relatively slow-growing.  Long favored by European gardeners because of the unique taste of the fruit which begins green and turns pink. HINNOMAKI RED is resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot.  A good producer of early season red fruits with good flavor.  These gooseberries are excellent to cook with or keep and the best of all eaten fresh. Space 3-4’ apart in partial shade, mulch roots to keep cool.  Zones 3-7.  

JOSTABERRY (Ribes spp.) is a cross between Gooseberry and Currant, yielding a thornless shrub that bears dark fruit very high in Vitamin C. Zones 4-8. (Ribes spp.) is a cross between Gooseberry and Currant, yielding a thornless shrub that bears dark fruit very high in Vitamin C. Zones 4-8.

HARDY KIWI'S (Actinidia arguta) provide growers with a unique ornamental vine, similar to grapes, which grows quite large over time. For this reason it is necessary to trellis them. These produce a bounty of smooth skinned, green fruit which tastes like but is quite different in appearance to the fuzzy fruit at the market. Excellent for salads or desserts. Care is minimal for these hardy, fast-growing vines. ARCTIC KIWI (A. arguta zones 4-9) and variegated ARCTIC BEAUTY (A. kolomikta zones 3-9) have male and female varieties which must be paired for pollination. One male can pollinate up to 8 females within a 40’ area. ISSAI (A. arguta zones 4-9) is a unique self-pollinating kiwi. Set kiwis 15’ apart and protect blooms from late spring frosts.

BUSH CHERRIES (Prunus jacquemonti x japonica) are a wonderful new plant, providing a Late Season red pie cherry. Habit is 48" upright. They are hardy and trouble-free to grow and avoid many of the problems of cherry trees because of their late fruiting season. Vigor and disease resistance makes this a chemical free fruit. A cross between two plum varieties, they are attractive throughout the year as beautiful, delicate white flowers in Spring turn into fiery Autumn colors. Self-pollinating. Zones 3-8.

ELDERBERRIES (Sambucus canadensis) are another hardy American native. Not fussy as to soil, (although they prefer damp and well-drained) they will grow well with no care. If they become too large just cut them back. The small purple berries which are so prized by winemakers and pastry chefs appear to be quite healthy for use in salads or desserts. Like Currants they are higher in Vitamin C than oranges. This attractive fast-growing plant reaches 6'+ very quickly. Beautiful white flowers (which are edible but you lose the fruit) are displayed on 6" heads in Spring. In Fall each flower has become a purple-black fruit. Some varieties are not edible but our native strain is tasty and trouble-free in Zones 4-8.

SERVICEBERRY (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a reliable native shrub/tree tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, sun or part shade. The sweet fruit resembles a blueberry in size, ripening in July, and was used by Prairie Indians to make pemmican, their principal winter food. However, its brief harvest makes it an excellent berry to share with birds and wildlife. Averages 6-25’ tall by 4-18’ wide. Zones 3-8. (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a reliable native shrub/tree tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, sun or part shade. The sweet fruit resembles a blueberry in size, ripening in July, and was used by Prairie Indians to make pemmican, their principal winter food. However, its brief harvest makes it an excellent berry to share with birds and wildlife. Averages 6-25’ tall by 4-18’ wide. Zones 3-8.

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY (Viburnum trilobum) is a large specimen shrub for the landscape. Shiny, bright red berries ripen in clusters, slightly tart with a single seed. This trouble free plant is easy to grow and adds four seasons of interest with white spring flowers, fine summer foliage, vibrant fall color and bright red berries fall through winter. No significant pest or disease problems for this 8-12’ rounded shrub. Zones 2-7 or 8.

CURRANTS (Ribes spp.) are a long-time favorite of European gardeners, particularly in the British Isles. Their health benefits and distinct taste are valued by many in addition to their appearance in food dishes which is quite striking. Fruit can be eaten fresh or used in countless recipes. Currants, bush cherries and blueberries are similar in size and appearance and combine well into a productive hedge. Set 3-4’ apart; part shade.

CONSORT CURRANT (Black) is a modern version of the classic European currant. It is very hardy, easy to grow and showy year round. Its prized fruit contains 5 times more Vitamin C than oranges. Resistant to white pine blister rust. Zones 4-7. is a modern version of the classic European currant. It is very hardy, easy to grow and showy year round. Its prized fruit contains 5 times more Vitamin C than oranges. Resistant to white pine blister rust. Zones 4-7.

    RED LAKE CURRANT (Red) is a very popular variety due to its vigor, hardiness and productivity. Fruit is among the most attractive and very useful. Zones 2-7. is a very popular variety due to its vigor, hardiness and productivity. Fruit is among the most attractive and very useful. Zones 2-7.

    ROVADA (Red) is a very productive tasty red variety with very long strigs of fruit. 3-7. is a very productive tasty red variety with very long strigs of fruit. 3-7.

    BLANCA (White) is very high yielding with long strigs of yellow berries with good flavor. Late season. Zones 3-7. is very high yielding with long strigs of yellow berries with good flavor. Late season. Zones 3-7.

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