17 plants · Zones 2–9 · from $10.95
Edible Trees & Shrubs
Food-producing trees and shrubs for orchards, edible hedges and food forests: Black Cherry, Hansen's Bush Cherry, American Plum, American Persimmon, Chokecherry, Saskatoon Serviceberry, Rugosa Rose and Butternut.
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How shipping works
- Order any timeYour plants are held for you.
- Ships in your windowDormant, when it's planting time in your zone.
- Plant the day it landsSoak, plant, water. Leaves follow in weeks.
Every plant ships dormant and bare root, timed to the planting window for your USDA zone. See your zone’s shipping dates and why bare root.
Edible Trees & Shrubs: common questions
Which of these need a pollination partner?
Black Cherry, American Plum, American Persimmon, Butternut, American Elderberry, American Hazelnut, Chinese Chestnut and Black Walnut need a second plant nearby for a good crop. Each product page explains what counts as a partner.
Which plants are in stock here right now?
17 plants, from $10.95: American Plum, Hansen's Bush Cherry, American Hazelnut, American Elderberry, American Persimmon, American Cranberry Bush and more. Every one ships dormant and bare root.
Which of these grow in the coldest climates?
American Plum (Zone 3), Hansen's Bush Cherry (Zone 3), American Elderberry (Zone 3), American Cranberry Bush (Zone 2), Saskatoon Serviceberry (Zone 2), Red Currant (Zone 3), Black Cherry (Zone 3), Chokecherry (Zone 2), Black Chokeberry (Zone 3), Butternut (Zone 3), Nannyberry (Zone 2), Rugosa Rose (Zone 2) handle the coldest winters here. Check your zone before you order; we filter every plant by it.
Which grow fastest?
American Plum, Hansen's Bush Cherry, American Elderberry, Black Cherry, Rugosa Rose are rated fast growing, often adding 2 ft or more a year once established.
What size are the plants when they arrive?
They ship as dormant bare-root plants about 2–3 ft, 18–24 in, 1–2 ft tall, depending on the plant. Each product page shows its exact size. Bare-root plants arrive without leaves or soil and leaf out a few weeks after planting.
When will my order ship?
Spring shipping runs March 15 to July 30, timed to your zone. Fall shipping, November 15 to March 15 (by zone), is for Zones 6 to 10. Set your ZIP and every page shows your exact window and order-by date.