Elderberry (Sambucus genus) is a plant that grows as a shrub although it can be pruned and trimmed into a single stemmed tree. Only two parts of the plant are edible, ripe berries and its blossoms. The ripe berries are high in antioxidants known … Continued
Sand Cherry are available in two varieties. Wester Sand Cherry (Prunus Besseyi) is a shrub also known as Bessey’s Cherry. See weblink: https://unlgardens.unl.edu/prunusbesseyidocuments It is very closely related to the Sand Cherry (Prunus pumila). Sand Cherry is native to North America. It is widespread from eastern Canada to … Continued
Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is a shrub that produces red berries shaped like an elongated olive. The berries are about the diameter of a sweet pea and about twice as long. The berries have a fruity tomato flavor. The leaves have a shape very similar to an olive tree. The … Continued
This apple cultivator was developed and introduced in 1940 by the University of Minnesota. It has done well in my area in regards to the winter conditions. I have had little to no branch die back. The tree has blossomed … Continued
