2016 nursery catalog building experience, knowledge and community to expand dynamic local food systems www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org cloud mountain farm center cloud mountain farm center – 2016 community | education | sustainability index prices effective through June 1, 2016 learning opportunities at cloud mountain ....................... 2-4 workshop schedule...................... 5-6 custom propagation .................13, 17 fruit plants almonds ................................... 13 apples ..................................... 8-9 apricots .................................... 11 aronia ..................................... 18 asparagus.................................. 18 blackberries............................... 20 blueberries ............................ 14-15 cherries .................................... 11 currants ................................... 15 elderberries ............................... 18 figs ......................................... 18 goji berry .................................. 18 gooseberries .............................. 15 grapes.................................. 16-17 hazelnuts .................................. 13 kiwi......................................... 20 medlar ..................................... 19 mountain ash hybrids.................... 19 mulberry................................... 19 nectarines ................................. 12 olive ........................................ 19 pears, asian ........................... 10-11 pears, european .......................... 10 pears, hybrid ............................. 11 peaches ................................... 12 persimmons ............................... 19 cloud mountain farm center online! For additional plant listings, full color photos and more information about the Farm Center, visit our website at: www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org You can check plant availability and place orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. plums & prunes ........................... 12 quince ..................................... 19 raspberries ................................ 14 rhubarb .................................... 19 serviceberry .............................. 19 strawberries .............................. 14 szechuan pepper ......................... 19 walnuts .................................... 13 yuzu ichandrin ............................ 19 ornamental plants conifers ................................ 21-25 flowering garden trees. ............. 26-27 japanese maples ..................... 28-29 garden trees for foliage & form ....... 30 deciduous shrubs ..................... 31-33 broadleaf evergreen shrubs ........ 34-36 bamboo .................................... 37 rhododendrons ....................... 38-41 perennials & herbs ................... 42-43 climbing vines ............................ 44 pacific nw natives ........................ 45 shipping plants We ship from February 15 through October, weather permitting. We will only ship when we feel confident that the plants will arrive in good condition. Some plants have very restricted shipping seasons for that reason. When we confirm your order, we will try to specify the ship date that we feel is best. Please contact us if you need to change your ship dates. In the catalog following each plant description you will find a size and order number for shippable plants, i.e., 2 gl. ccvar $89.95. If plants are too large to ship, there will not be an order number. Please call or email for sizes and prices on these. give the gift of a garden! Gift cards now available for purchase online or by phone. Gift cards are redeemable online or at the store. custom propagation at cloud mountain We can grow it for you! • We specialize in grapes for cool summer climates. If you need more than a couple of vines, see page 17 for our custom grape propagation program. • Looking for heirloom apples? Want to plant a cider orchard? Let us custom graft and grow the trees for youFor information on our custom apple program, see page 13. • Other fruit plants we can custom grow for you: hardy kiwis, currants and gooseberries and organic strawberry plugs. We can custom propagate plants for you. 360-966-5859 or info@cloudmountainfarmcenter.org We ship to all states within the U.S., limited by each state’s agricultural restrictions. At this time, we do not ship to other countries. check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org cloud mountain farm center choice ornamentals & hardy fruits community | education | sustainability cloud mountain farm center our mission: build experience, knowledge and community to expand dynamic local food systems Welcome to Cloud Mountain, a nonprofit community farm and education center dedicated to providing hands-on learning opportunities to new and experienced farmers, as well as home gardeners. These unique educational experiences are integrated with the management and operation of our 45-acre farm and retail nursery. In the next few pages you can learn about some of the Center’s impacts including new farmer internship and incubator programs, our role in the Puget Sound Food Hub, and the many crop variety trials. Your purchase of plants and trees at our nursery helps fund the Center’s many great programs. your donation supports: ✓ community education workshops ✓ incubator farm programoffering land, facilities and equipment to new farm businesses. ✓ new farmer education including an 8-month intern program ✓ crop research trials specific to Pacific NW Cloud Mountain Farm Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gifts are tax deductible. Thank you. Left to right: Hilary, Tom, Alex, Mark, Michael, Eli, Dylan, Michelle, Chris, Robin, Grace, Adam, Barb, Sarah, Sean, Terry, Dave, Cheryl, Layla donate a truly LOCAL nursery! At the Cloud Mountain Farm Center nursery we grow from the start almost every plant or tree we sell. We start with cuttings, seeds, or grafts to rootstock of locally adapted varieties, and nurture each plant along, often for one or two years, before we make them available to you for purchase. Why is this a great thing? 1. We know that each and every plant we sell will do well in this climate. 2. Our nursery staff can answer questions about how to grow and care for these plants based on their own hands-on experience. 3. Our plants have been well cared for, you can be confident you are buying a high quality plant. 4. And being a truly local nursery means our plants have a much lower carbon footprint…we grow most everything on site rather than have plants shipped in. Join us for fun & educational on-farm events! summer harvest day — saturday july 30 Come enjoy our 3rd annual ‘open farm’ day and get a behind the scenes view into what we do here at the Center. Guided farm walks every hour. fruit festival — october 1 & 2 An annual event for 26 years, we have over 200 varieties of fruit to taste and enjoy. Live music, local food vendor, and Julia’s Pumpkin Patch. Visit our website as the event approaches to get the latest details. Our retail nursery and catalog sales are open February 1 through Thanksgiving every year. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 1 cloud mountain farm center cloud mountain farm center – 2016 community | education | sustainability new farmer internship program Our new farmer internship program, now in its fourth year, offers paid interns genuine experiences in agricultural production and management. The 8-month program instills essential skills needed for success in farming within today’s food markets and economic environment. Graduates of the program leave with the expertise and skills to be successful starting their own farm business or to be a key contributor at an existing operation. an exceptional learning opportunity Our internship is unique in many ways. We provide in-depth experience in nursery production, as well as an unmatched depth and scope of curriculum in tree fruits, small fruits and vegetable production. Due to the diversity of crops grown at Cloud Mountain Farm Center, we have an incredible range of on-site expertise available to interns. 2016 On February 1st between 7 and 12 new interns will kick off the 4th class of our internship program. We piloted an expansion of the internship last season in which we offered educational programming to interns at other select farms. We are excited to continue this offering in 2016. As a non-profit we have the ability to give interns an empowering and fulfilling internship experience. Participating interns who work on other farms can enrich their ability to have a positive impact on their host farm and thereby help build our sustainable farming community. farming successfully in the current food system We help interns develop an understanding of the current local food system in Whatcom County and Washington State so they can better determine how to manage a successful farming business. Part of the current market context is the growth and opportunity in organic farming and the interest and expansion in organic food markets. Our program aims to find creative ways for upcoming farmers, who tend to have less access to resources, to grow their farming business so they can compete in the current market environment. Of the prior 21 intern graduates from the three years, 10 have started their own farming business, most of whom continue to work at other farms as well, and 8 others continue to work in sustainable food and farming. Page 2 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org choice ornamentals & hardy fruits cloud mountain farm center community | education | sustainability current projects and research at cloud mountain We are now in our fourth year as a nonprofit with multiple programs in various stages of development. In addition to the new farmer intern program (see page 2), we have an incubator farm program, a farmer speaker series, and we are the Whatcom County aggregation site for the Puget Sound Food Hub. We continue to offer a wide range of community education workshops through the nursery and to run variety and production trials for a wide range of tree fruits, berries and vine fruits as we have for over three decades. We are inspired to innovate production and growing systems that will create new opportunities for market farmers in the region. Below are brief descriptions of some of our projects we currently have underway. For expanded information visit our website, or visit the farm and see it all in person! incubator farm program We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the local food system and farming business in Whatcom County. Helping new farmers get their start is a key part of that initiative. Our internship program helps with learning and experience, but access to workable land can be a challenge for new farmers. In 2012 we purchased 20 acres of tillable land, and in 2013 we began to make the land available to new farmers. We have four new farm businesses leasing land and sharing in equipment use and barn storage. farmer speaker series This year we will be continuing our popular Farmer Speaker Series. These are talks and workshops given by visiting experts in fields relevant to agriculture and geared towards farmers, although open to all. Last year we brought in folks like Eric Lee-Mader of the Xerces Society, Doug Collins and Andy Bary of WSU Soil Sciences, and Jeff Dodson of The Master Gardeners and Dodson Pathology. This year we’ll look to offer more of the same on Thursdays from February through June. Email sean@ cloudmountainfarmcenter.org to receive updates, or look for announcements at our website and in Grow Northwest. puget sound food hub Cloud Mountain joined the Puget Sound Food Hub in August of 2014 as its third aggregation site, serving Whatcom County. Today the Hub is a network of farms and partners operating cooperatively in the Puget Sound region to market, aggregate and distribute locally produced food from farm to restaurants, hospitals, preschools, grocery stores, universities and more. Buyers use the Hub’s website to buy direct from more than forty local, sustainable farms—all with one order, one delivery, and one payment. By using the Internet platform for orders and sales the Hub levels the playing field, making it possible for small farmers to have access to new and bigger markets. Today, Whatcom area Hub farmers ranging from start-ups and incubators to larger, successful farms, all pick, pack and deliver their orders to Cloud Mountain. From there, it goes by refrigerated truck to customers in six counties, including the Seattle market. This connects farmers to new buyers, saves time, and reduces the carbon footprint by taking individual farm trucks off the road. The Hub is strengthening connections across the region and building community commerce. It’s an exciting opportunity. We are glad to be part of it. field production trials Over the decades we’ve planted and trialed many fruit varieties, looking at disease resistance, eating taste and quality, and overall productivity to find commercial varieties that would be profitable for the local market farmers and enjoyable for home orchardists. Current projects: • Cherries: Testing an Upright Fruiting Offshoot (UFO) organic training system with eight varieties of cherries. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 3 cloud mountain farm center cloud mountain farm center – 2016 community | education | sustainability field production trials continued… • Peaches: Experimenting with training systems, varietals and disease management strategies to create a viable organic model. 2016 workshops & events at a glance Workshops are held on Saturdays. Check full workshop descriptions for times. *Indicates registration required. • Table Grapes: Testing variations of the Geneva Double Curtain Training System to increase production. DATE TIME 2/13 AM Learn to Grow Fruit Trees • Apple, Pear and Plum Cultivars: Continuing to expand our trials of disease resistant, interesting, and heritage varieties. 2/13 PM Adv Vegetable Gardening Series, Part 1* 2/20 AM Growing Apples & Pears • Strawberries: Testing eight new disease-resistant strawberry varieties for organic commercial production and home gardens. 2/20 PM Advanced Apple & Pear Growing, Part 1* 2/27 PM Growing Small Fruits 2/27 AM Advanced Apple & Pear Growing, Part 1* 3/5 PM Adv Vegetable Gardening Series, Part 2* 3/12 AM Organic Fruit Growing 3/12 PM Growing Apples & Pears • Wine Grapes: Evaluating over 30 varieties of red and white wine grape cultivars that grow in our cooler west slope climate that will produce wines that can compete in today’s marketplace. We are working with Northwest Wine Academy to produce small quantities of wine trials sampling. We offer custom grape propagation for small growers and hobby winemakers. 3/19 AM Growing Grapes for Wine & Eating 3/19 PM Winter Propagation: Grafting* 4/2 PM Growing Stone Fruits 4/2 AM Learn Espalier 4/9 AM Beginning Vegetable Gardening • Fertigation Trials and Tunnel Crops: organic fertigation program in our high tunnel crops of tomatoes, peppers, melons and eggplants. 4/9 PM Seed Starting* 4/16 AM Advanced Stone Fruit Growing, Part 1* 4/16 PM Adv Vegetable Gardening Series, Part 3* 4/23 AM Edible Landscaping/Sustainable Gardening 4/23 PM Building a Home Hoop House* 4/30 AM Using Tunnels & Hoop Houses 4/30 PM Adv Vegetable Gardening Series, Part 4* 5/7 AM Advanced Apple & Pear Growing, Part 2* 6/4 PM Summer Care in the Vineyard 6/4 AM Advanced Stone Fruit Growing, Part 2* 6/11 AM Summer Propagation: soft wood cuttings 6/18 AM Plant Your Winter Garden Now 6/18 PM Adv Vegetable Growing Series, Part 5* 7/30 AM-PM 8/20 AM Summer Propagation: Chip Budding* 9/17 AM Harvesting Fall Fruit 9/24 PM Trial Vineyards Open House 9/24 PM Wine Evaluations* 10/1 AM-PM Fall Fruit Festival 10/2 AM-PM Fall Fruit Festival 10/15 PM • Salad green market development: Evaluating multiple varieties for total and marketable yield, stand establishment, days to harvest, and postharvest shelf life; evaluating planting and harvesting methods to reduce production costs and increase yields. demonstration gardens We have numerous demonstration gardens with fruit and ornamental plants that grow well in the Northwest. These gardens offer you a look at more mature plant specimens and how different plants work together in a garden over time. Come take a look! Page 4 CLASS NAME Summer Harvest Day Making Hard Cider* check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org cloud mountain farm center choice ornamentals & hardy fruits community | education | sustainability community learning at the farm At Cloud Mountain we are passionate about learning. We offer the community a variety of free workshops and paid courses designed to teach everything from beginning food gardening on up to advanced fruit tree care. Most workshops are held outside in our demonstration gardens and fields; please come prepared for the weather. As needed, we now have heated indoor seminar space! No registration required for free workshops. Donations to support the education programs are always welcome! seminar space now heated ! Organic Fruit Growing for Homeowners You can grow tree fruits and berries using organic practices, even in our challenging climate. Learn how to keep your trees and berry plants healthy and productive. We’ll discuss the common pest and disease issues of our area, and how to deal with them effectively. Other topics will include soil and weed management and use of compost and mulches in fruit growing. Be prepared to be outside. GROWING FRUIT Learn to Grow Fruit Trees If you’re thinking about planting fruit trees, but don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. We’ll discuss the easiest varieties to grow, how to decide which rootstock to plant, where and how to plant, and what initial pruning and training are needed. You leave knowing how to establish your trees and give them the best start for the critical first 3 years. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Repeats March 12. Learn the Artful Tradition of Espalier Feb 13 10:30Noon Growing Apples and Pears Apples and Pears are some of the favorite crops to grow Feb 20 and eat in the NW. In this general overview workshop 10:30we will discuss growing techniques and demonstrate Noon tree pruning. Techniques covered range from pruning established dwarfs to renovating older trees you’ve Mar 12 inherited. No registration required. Be prepared to be 1:30-3:00 outside. Repeats March 14. Advanced Apple and Pear Growing, Two-Part Hands-On Course Registration required, space is limited. $40 for both Part 1 & Part 2. Sign up for our Two Advanced Courses, Apples & Pears and Stone Fruits, and all 4 classes are $70. Part 1: This is a two-part hands-on course. In the first Feb 20 class, you’ll be working in the orchards pruning established trees, with hands-on instruction. You’ll practice 1:30-3:30 applying pruning theory to trees grown on different OR training systems, and on trees of different ages. Because this hands-on training requires a small class, two secFeb 27 tions are scheduled, Feb 20 & Feb. 27. Be prepared to 10:30be outside. Sign up for both Advanced Courses, Apples 12:30 & Pears and Stone Fruits, and all 4 classes are $70. Part 2: In our second class, we’ll learn the process of scouting for pest and disease issues, and look at how our pruning earlier in the spring is affecting the early growth of the trees. We’ll also look at fruit set, and have a hands-on thinning practicum. Both Part 1 sections of Advanced Apple & Pear Growing will meet together for this Part 2 class. Be prepared to be outside. Mar 12 10:30Noon May 7 10:3012:30 Growing Small Fruits Northwest gardeners can grow an incredible variety of fruits. This workshop will focus on the smaller fruitFeb 27 ing plants: blueberries, raspberry and blackberries, 1:30-3:00 strawberries, and kiwis. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. If you’re considering creating a Belgian fence or growing cherries trained to a fan, this is for you. Construction considerations, training, which plants work and those that don’t - all will be covered. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Apr 2 10:30Noon Growing Stone Fruits: Cherries, Peaches, Apricots & Plums Growing cherries, plums, peaches and apricots can be rewarding and challenging in our maritime climate. In Apr 2 this general overview we will discuss planting, growing 1:30-3:00 techniques, and pruning of stone fruits. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Advanced Stone Fruit Growing, Two-Part Hands-On Course Registration required, space is limited. $40 for both Part 1 & Part 2. Sign up for our Two Advanced Courses, Apples & Pears and Stone Fruits, and all 4 classes are $70. Part 1: This is a two part hands-on course. In the first session, you’ll be working in the orchards pruning established trees, with hands-on instruction. You’ll practice applying pruning theory to trees of different ages. Stone fruits require special handling when pruning, and are pruned just as the fruit sets. Apr 16 10:3012:30 Part 2: In our second class, we’ll learn the process of scouting for pest and disease issues, and look at how our pruning earlier in the spring is affecting the early growth of the trees. We’ll also look at fruit set, and have a hands-on thinning practicum. Be prepared to be outside. Jun 4 10:3012:30 Harvesting and Preserving Fall Fruit When is it ripe? How do I store it? What can I do to use this fruit through the winter? These are some of the most commonly asked questions in the fall. At this workshop, we will discuss ways to determine if fruit is ready to be picked, proper picking, and best storage methods. We will also discuss fall and winter orchard chores to help keep your trees at their healthiest. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Sep 17 10:30Noon workshops continue on next page. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 5 cloud mountain farm center cloud mountain farm center – 2016 community | education | sustainability VEGETABLES Advanced Vegetable Gardening – 5 Part Series Registration required, space is limited. $100 for the five part series. This five part class is designed for intermediate to advanced vegetable gardeners looking to increase their background knowledge, refine their skills, and get new ideas and strategies for growing better vegetables. Topics covered will include crop planning, crop rotation, soil fertility, composting, seed starting, season extension, direct seeding, transplanting, weed management, pest and disease issues, water and irrigation, high tunnels, and winter gardening. We will also discuss in detail specific requirements and challenges for all the main vegetable families. Included in the registration fee is the seed and materials needed to start your own vegetable seedlings in each session to take home for your garden. This class is a perfect source for local, proven information to be successful at growing year round vegetables at home. Registration required, space is limited. $100 for the five part series. GRAPES Grow Grapes for Wine and Eating We will discuss growing grapes in cool climates for wine and eating. Cultural practices including soil requirements, pruning techniques, pest management and harvesting will be covered. Workshop will take place in the vineyard. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Mar 19 10:30Noon Summer Care in the Vineyard We will look at shoot positioning, summer pruning, bunch thinning, water management, and disease management. Jun 4 All of these issues are critical to the production of quality grapes for eating and wine. No registration required. 1:30-3:00 Be prepared to be outside. Feb 13 Part 1: Crop planning, crop rotation, soil basics and soil fertility, crop overview and timeline, growing alliums 1:30-3:30 Mar 5 Part 2: Seed starting, season extension, growing brassicas 1:30-3:30 Apr 16 Part 3: Fertility management, compost, direct sowing, growing roots 1:30-3:30 Apr 30 Part 4: Water and irrigation, high tunnels, weed management, growing solanums, growing cucurbits 1:30-3:30 Jun 18 Part 5: Planning and planting for fall and winter crops, cover crops 1:30-3:30 Trial Vineyards Open House Come and tour our trial vineyards. Tom will be on hand to answer questions about the fifteen plus years of variety trials and growing methods in our vineyards. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Sep 24 12:301:30 Wine Trials Evaluation Registration required, must be 21 or over to participate. $10 workshop fee. This is a chance for new and experienced wine grape growers to have a look at many of the new varieties that are of interest in our climate. Fruit will be available for Sep 24 sampling. Numerous wines, both red and white, will be 1:30-3:00 opened for taste and discussion. Some made at Cloud Mountain and some by NW Wine Institute. All made from grapes grown at Cloud Mountain Farm Center. If you have fruit or wines you want to share, you are welcome to bring samples. Please let us know what you are bringing! Beginning Vegetable Gardening Vegetable gardening is more than planting seeds. In this general overview learn how to successfully grow a wide variety of produce throughout the year, including how to get started, planning your plantings, managing your soil and fertility inputs, and timing for succession harvests. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Apr 9 10:30Noon Seed Starting Registration required, $30 course fee. Starting your own vegetable transplants at home can Apr 9 save you money and expand the varieties you can plant. In this workshop we’ll discuss seed starting mediums, containers, sanitation, and fertility. This is a hands-on 1:30-3:30 experience; you will go home with a flat of seeds ready to grow, and the skills to grow them successfully. Page 6 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org cloud mountain farm center choice ornamentals & hardy fruits community | education | sustainability Summer Propagation: Softwood Cuttings Propagation of many woody plants is most effective during the summer growing season, and if a few simple guidelines are followed, softwood and semi-ripe cuttings can be very successful. We’ll learn how to clonally propagate plants during the growing season as we discuss timing of cut, condition of wood, and caring for cuttings during and after the rooting process. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Jun 11 10:30Noon Summer Harvest Day Mid to late summer is the pinnacle of fruit and veggies in Jul 30 the garden. Come tour Cloud Mountain’s growing fields and taste the wonderful bounty that can be grown here. 10am-5pm Free admission. Registration not required. Summer Propagation: Fruit Tree Grafting by Chip Budding Edible and Sustainable Landscaping You want your garden to be beautiful and productive at the same time. In this workshop, we’ll discuss ways to integrate edibles into a showy landscape, and how to grow and maintain that landscape in an environmentally friendly way. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Apr 23 10:30Noon Building a Home Hoop House Registration required. $30 workshop fee. Space is limited. Come to Cloud Mountain and learn to build a home scale hoop house for growing tomatoes and peppers. Materials Apr 23 will be pre-cut, so we’ll just be learning how to put them together. You will go home with plans, a materials list 1:00-3:00 and the experience of having built one yourself. When you register, or at the class, you will also have the opportunity to purchase harder to find materials to build your own home hoop house. Using Tunnels and Hoop Houses for Productive Gardening You can grow great tomatoes and peppers in the Pacific Northwest! Use of high tunnels and hoop houses can bring you success in crops that often fail out in the open. We’ll discuss hoop house construction, planting, pruning and training, and management issues. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Apr 30 10:30Noon Plan Your Winter Vegetable Garden Now! At the peak of summer is the best time to plan and plant a winter garden. Here in the Northwest, it’s possible to grow and harvest vegetables almost year round. We’ll discuss the types of plants you can grow, special fertility and soil requirements for winter gardening, and the use of cloches and frost blankets to extend the harvest. No registration required. Be prepared to be outside. Registration required, space is limited. $30 workshop fee. Sign up for both the Winter Propagation Class and this class, and pay $50 for both classes. We will learn the basic principles of chip bud grafting in this two hour course. In addition to hands-on practicing the actual technique of budding, we will also discuss knife use, rootstock/scion selection, and aftercare of new grafts. Be prepared to be outside. Aug 20 10:3012:30 Annual Fall Fruit Festival An annual event for over 25 years, we have close to 200 varieties of common and uncommon fruits, ciders, nuts, plus late summer vegetables for you to taste and enjoy. Oct 1 The best part is that they are all fruits you can grow in NW 10am-5pm Washington! It is quite a culinary education. Live music provides a pleasant background for this event. Julia’s & Pumpkin Patch features U-pick and we-pick pumpkins Oct 2 and gourds for the festival and throughout the month of October. This is a fun-filled family event that many 11am-4pm people attend - we hope you will join us! Admission fee, no registration required. Making Hard Cider Registration required, limited space, must be 21 or over to participate. $30 workshop fee. You’ve asked for it, here it is! In this 2.5 hour course, Oct 15 we’ll demonstrate the basic procedures for fermenting 1:00-3:00 fresh cider into hard cider. We’ll look at equipment needs, we’ll discuss apple varieties and blends, yeasts and sanitation. And yes, we will taste some hard cider, too. Jun 18 10:30Noon MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES! Winter Propagation: Grafting and Hardwood Cuttings Registration is required, $30 workshop fee. Sign up for this and the Summer Grafting Class, and pay $50 for both. Mar 19 Propagation of woody plants is more challenging than starting seeds, but fun and simple once you know what 1:30-3:30 to do. In this two-hour workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to propagate during the dormant season, through hardwood cuttings and grafting, including fruit trees. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 7 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 fruit plants apples $26.95 • • • • • Zones 5-9 Great varieties, especially in NW gardens All varieties need a pollinizer Easiest to grow are scab-resistant Tolerate wide range of soils apple rootstocks $3.50 each, 5 for $15.00 Graft your own apple tree. Rootstocks will be shipped in early March; order early! M-27 Mini-Dwarf Rootstock #rsm27 M-26 Dwarf Rootstock #rsm26 M-106 Semi-Dwarf Rootstock #rsm106 MINI-DWARF M-27 Trees will grow 4’-6’ in height. They will grow into compact, precocious trees. Ideal for the home gardener with little space for fruit trees. Works great in a half barrel on the patio. Permanent support required. 2’-4’ spacing. DWARF M-26 Trees will grow 7’-12’, very productive and cold hardy; will not tolerate poorly drained soil. Requires staking in early years and permanently in some situations. 7’-9’ spacing. SEMI-DWARF M-106 Trees will grow 10’15’ and produce a well-anchored root system. Trees are precocious and very productive on this rootstock. It is proven to handle a wide range of soil conditions, very hardy. Needs a stake in early years. 10’-12’ spacing. see page 13 for custom apple propagation Page 8 GRAVENSTEIN (Red or Green strains) Ripens early September. Very popular. Hard, coarse textured flesh, excellent eating and superb sauce apple. Earliest bloom. Triploid: needs pollinizer but will not pollinize other varieties. Red Grav. Rootstocks: M-26 #apgrrm26, M-106 #apgrrm106; Green Grav. Rootstocks: M-27 #apgrgm27, M-26 #apgrgm26, M-106 #apgrgm106 JONAGOLD Ripens early October. Considered one of the finest quality dessert and cooking apples on the market. Hard flesh, fine texture, rich full flavor. Large size, gold with red blush, very attractive. Vigorous tree, heavy producer. Triploid cross: unsuitable as a pollinizer for other varieties. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apjcm27, M-26 #apjgm26, M-106 #apjgm106 RED ALKMENE Ripens in early September. A very good quality eating and multi-purpose apple. Crisp, juicy with an intense, distinctive sweet-tart flavor. Fruit is bright red in color. The tree is compact and productive. Not a keeper. Hangs well on the tree; excellent home orchard apple. Early season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apram27, M-26 #apram26, M-106 #apram106 RUBINETTE Ripens early October. A Cox cross with an excellent balance of sweet and tart flavors. Has performed well for years in the Northwest; always a favorite at our fall tasting. Needs careful thinning to size the fruit. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #aprum27, M-26 #aprum26, M-106 #aprum106 PINK PEARL Early in September, these light yellow skinned apples ripen to sweet tart flavor, and flesh that turns pink when cut. Great for pink applesauce or in salads. Does not keep well. Rootstocks: M-26, #apppm26, M-106, #apppm106 ZESTAR! Another release from the University of Minnesota. Ripens early September. Sweet with a bit of zing, crisp and juicy. Good storage potential for such an early apple. Early bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apzsm27, M-26 #apzsm26, M-106 #apzsm106 TSUGARU This mid-September ripening apple has a juicy, caramelly sweet flavor, somewhat like the popular Fuji, but richer. An annual favorite at our fall tasting. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #aptsm27, M-26 #aptsm26, M-106 #aptsm106 FIESTA Ripens late September. Cox’s Orange Pippen x Idared. Easier to grow than many Cox types, this is a productive, disease resistant cultivar with tangy, aromatic sweet flavor. Stores up to 6 weeks. Mid to late season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apfim27, M-26 #apfim26, M-106 #apfim106 QUEEN COX Ripens mid to late September. Cox are known for their world class flavor. This improved Cox selection produces well in cool summer areas. Stores one month. Medium sized, bi-colored apple. Blooms mid-season. Rootstocks: M-26 #apqcm26, M-106 #apqcm106 MELROSE Ripens mid-October, but best for eating after Christmas when it develops its fruity aroma. Keeps till March-April. Outstanding dessert and cooking apple. Hard flesh, mellow sweet flavor. Heavy annual bearer. Mid to late season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apmlm27, M-26 #apmlm26, M-106 #apmlm106 KARMIJN DE SONNAVILLE Ripens early October. Cox Orange Pippin cross. A connoisseur variety with a very nice texture and intense flavor that mellows after one month of cold storage. Another festival favorite! Performs best in cool summer climates. Triploid cross: unsuitable as a pollinizer for other varieties. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 #apksm26, M-106 #apksm106 BENI SHOGUN FUJI Ripens mid-October. At last, a Fuji that ripens consistently for cool summer climates. Keeps until March. Intensely sweet, crisp apple. Moderate resistance to scab. Late bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apbsm27, M-26 #apbsm26, M-106 #apbsm106 IDARED Ripens mid-October, keeps till May in excellent condition. Tart at harvest but mellows in storage. Solid bright red apple with crisp to tender smooth textured flesh. Good dessert and cooking apple. Heavy, consistent bearer, some resistance to scab. Bears at a young age. Early bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apidm27, M-26 #apidm26, M-106 #apidm106 JONAMAC Jonathan x Macintosh. A September ripening red apple that hangs well on the tree. Crisp, high quality fruit with the characteristic Macintosh flavor. Mid to late season bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 apjmm26, M-106 apjmm106 HONEYCRISP Ripens late September. Eating quality as the name suggests: very sweet, spicy flavor. Trees are very productive. Large, well formed fruits, 50-90% red stripe, and a favorite at our Fall Fruit Festival. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #aphcm27, M-26 #aphcm26, M-106 #aphcm106 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org f ruit choice ornamentals & hardy fruits edible crabapple hard cider apples CENTENNIAL Ripens mid-August. Small elongated fruits have a bright scarlet blush with a crisp sweet flavor that makes them excellent for eating fresh and good for canning. This beautiful, ornamental tree is very compact, yet productive and scab resistant. Blooms early-mid-season. Rootstock: M-106 #apcem106 HARRY MASTERS JERSEY A midseason bittersweet variety, slightly biennial bearing but a generally reliable producer every year. Good varietal cider or for blending. Late season bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 #aphmjm26, M-106 #aphmjm106 KINGSTON BLACK Ripens mid-October. Considered by the British as one of the finest bittersharp cider apples of all time. Carries a complexity of flavors that would improve any cider blend, also can be made as a varietal cider. Fruit is medium sized with dark red blush. Late season bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 #apkbm26, M-106 #apkbm106 scab-resistant apples WILLIAMS PRIDE Ripens early August. This selection is tops in quality for the early apple season. The fruit is bright red with a full bodied flavor, rare for early selections. Trees have good vigor and are heavy producers. Trees are immune to scab and resistant to mildew. Early season bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 #apwpm26, M-106 #apwpm106 YARLINGTON MILL A productive bittersweet cider apple, slightly biennial. A good balance of sugars, acids and tannins, suitable for varietal cider or blending. Late season bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 #apymm26, M-106 #apymm106 columnar apples NORTH POLE COLUMNAR APPLE A deep red, McIntosh type apple, ripening in late September. Like other columnar apples, it will grow to 8’-10’ tall, but stay only 3’ wide. Mid-season bloom. #apnpm106 SCARLET SENTINEL COLUMNAR APPLE Large yellow fruit with a deep red blush. Crisp and sweet with pure white flesh. Moderate disease resistance. Should mature at 10’ high, 3’ wide. Mid-season bloom. #apssm106 GOLDEN SENTINEL COLUMNAR APPLE Very large, golden yellow fruit ripens in midSeptember. Moderate disease resistance. Should reach 10’ tall, 3’ wide as a mature tree. Mid-season bloom. #apgsm106 order online www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org bigger selection on the web AKANE Ripens early-September. Bright red apple has juicy, white flesh with wonderful grape-like flavor, superb eaten fresh or for baking. Hangs well on tree, very resistant to scab. Better keeper than most early fall varieties. Early to mid-season bloom. Thin well to get good size. Rootstocks: M-27 #apakm27, M-26 #apakm26, M-106 #apakm106 LIBERTY Ripens late September. Beautiful long conical bright red fruits with a sprightly tart flavor, hard breaking flesh. Fruit will store throughout the fall, best eaten within the first month. Trees produce heavy crops. Must be thinned to achieve size. Blooms early mid-season. Rootstocks: M-27 #aplim27, M-26 #aplim26, M-106 #aplim106 FREEDOM Ripens late September. Scab immune. Fruit is crisp with intense sweet, tangy flavor. Tree is very productive and vigorous. Keeps 4-5 weeks under good storage conditions. Late mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M27 #apfrm27, M-26 #apfrm26, M-106 #apfrm106 ANANAS REINETTE (Pineapple Russet) Heirloom apple from the Netherlands. Small to medium sized, russeted golden fruit, ripening mid-October, intense, sweet, sharp flavor, developing pineapple flavor when fully ripe. Stores into January. Midseason bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #aparm27, M-26 #aparm26, M-106 #aparm106 NEW! GOLDEN RUSSETT Ripens early October. An antique variety, with golden brown skin and sugary, aromatic flesh. An excellent storage apple, good for cider. Very disease resistant, somewhat biennial bearing habit. Midseason bloom. Rootstocks: M-26 #apglrm26 SPARTAN Ripens early October. Mac type; purplish red; good for fresh eating and cooking. Keeps through January; precocious and consistent bearer. Fair to good resistance to scab and mildew. Blooms mid-late season. Apple susceptible to premature drop. Rootstocks: M-27 #apspm27, M-26 #apspm26, M-106 #apspm106 FLORINA Ripens mid- to late October. Large purple-red apple with aromatic-spicy flavor. Vigorous tree and strong producer. Fruit will keep into January, early February. Mid- to late-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apflm27, M-26 #apflm26, M-106 #apflm106 ASHMEADS KERNAL Ripens late October. One of the finest russets of all time. Flat, goldbrown apple, very sweet, juicy. Over 200 years old and has won awards world-wide. Good keeper. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #apasm27, M-26 #apasm26, M-106 #apasm106 ROXBURY RUSSET Mid to late October ripening heirloom russet. Sweet aromatic flavor, stores well into February. Russet brown skin with a green undertone. Highly esteemed for eating, cooking and cider. Mid-season bloom. Rootstock; M-27, #aprrm27, M-26, #aprrm26, M-106, #aprrm106 ELSTAR Ripens late September. Scab resistant, vigorous tree that branches profusely. Fruit quality is excellent, crisp and juicy, with intense, aromatic, sweet-tart flavors. Fruit size is medium. Pick slightly green to store. Will store to December if refrigerated. Midseason bloom. Rootstocks: M-27 #aperm27, M-26, #aperm26, M-106, #aperm106 ~ apple bloom times ~ VERY EARLY EARLY MID-SEASON LATE Gravenstein* Centennial Crab Idared • Red Alkmene Williams Pride Zelstar! Akane • Ananas Reinette • Ashmead's Kernal • Early McIntosh Enterprise • Fiesta • Freedom • Golden Russet Golden Sentinel Honeycrisp • Jonagold* • Jonamac • Karmijn* • Liberty • Melrose Mott’s Pink • Northpole Queen Cox • Roxbury Russet • Rubinette Scarlet Sentinel • Spartan • Tsugaru Beni Shogun Fuji • Elstar Florina • Harry Masters Jersey Kingston Black Yarlington Mill Choose your pollinizer from the same or adjacent columns. For example, Idared pollinizes Williams Pride (Same column) or Akane (Adjacent column), but not Elstar. Varieties marked with an asterisk* do not work as pollinizers for other varieties (they have sterile pollen). for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 9 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 ORCAS Ripens early September. Large, smooth, juicy pear with sweet mild flavor. Excellent for canning and drying as well as fresh eating. Tree is vigorous and bears heavily. Originated on Orcas Island as a seedling. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: OHF-333 #eporoh, Provence Quince #eporpq RESCUE Disease resistant early ripening pear, Rescue has excellent flavor, great for fresh eating, canning, and drying. Large yellow pear with red blush. Ripens early to midSeptember. Mid-season bloom. Rootstocks: OHF-333 #epresoh, Provence Quince #eprespq european pears $26.95 • Hardy to Zone 4 • Varieties suitable for the Pacific Northwest • All varieties need a pollinizer • Pears tolerate heavy soil • Space 7’-9’ on OHF87 or Provence Quince Rootstock • Space 10’-12’ on OHF333 Rootstock • Harvest green, when stem separates easily from the spur UBILEEN Very early ripening, early to midAugust, Ubileen is a large red blushed pear with juicy, buttery flesh. Does not store, but great for canning or drying. Early to midseason bloom. Rootstocks: OHF-333 #epuboh RED CLAPPS Ripens late August. A large, very smooth skinned pear. Flesh is buttery with full sweet flavor. Producing full annual crops, Red Clapps continues to be one of the best early ripening varieties for Western Washington. Early bloom. Rootstocks: OHF-333 #eprcoh, OHF-87 #eprc87 CONFERENCE Ripens late September. A longtime European favorite. Medium sized, golden speckled, long-necked pear with an intense, sweet, distinctive spicy flavor. Can be eaten right off the tree or stored in refrigeration for months. Strong producer. Early season bloom. Rootstocks: OHF-333 #epcfoh, Provence Quince #epcfpq COMICE Ripens early October. Large broadbased shape. Dull yellow when ripe. This pear has a juicy, fine buttery texture and flavor. Needs one month of storage before ripe. Stores well until Christmas. Late season bloom. Rootstocks: OHF-333 #epcmoh, Provence Quince #epcmpq BEURRE BOSC Ripens mid-October. A large, long-necked, golden brown russetted pear. The flesh is finely textured and tender, with a spicy rich flavor. Very productive. High quality pear, keeps well. Mid-late season bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #epbboh, OHF87 #epbb87 pear rootstocks Provence Quince For European Pears Trees will grow 8’-12’. Provence Quince is precocious and extremely productive. This rootstock is resistant to pear decline and crown gall. European pears on Provence Quince rootstock are suitable for espalier. Space 7’-9’. Zone 5 OHF-87 A semi-dwarf rootstock compatible with both European and Asian pears. Similar in size to Provence Quince; suitable for high density plantings. Precocious and productive. A true Pyrus, so hardy to Zone 4. Space 7’-9’. OHF-333 For European and Asian Pears Trees will grow 12’-15’. A more vigorous selection than OHF-87, and a much larger tree at maturity. OHF-333 is resistant to pear decline. Hardy, well-anchored, productive. This is not a dwarfing rootstock. 10’-12’ spacing. asian pears $26.95 • • • • • • Hardy to Zone 5 Tolerant of heavy soil All varieties need a pollinizer Space 7’-9’ on OHF87 Rootstock Space 10’-12’ on OHF333 Rootstock Ripen on the tree SHINSEIKI Ripens mid-August. Fruit size is medium large. Yellow-skinned fruit with white flesh, sweet mellow flavor. Keeps into January. Spreading type tree. Early midseason bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #apshoh, OHF-87 #apsh87 HAMESE Ripens in mid-late August. A good producer of yellow-skinned, very sweet, crisp pears. Consistant quality, year after year. Rootstock: OHF-333 #aphmoh, OHF87 #aphm87 NIJISEIKI Ripens second week after Shinseiki. Also known as 20th Century, this delicious yellow-skinned variety is the one found in the gourmet fruit sections of many markets. It is the most popular variety in Japan. Very juicy with good balance of sweetness and tartness. Vigorous tree. Early season bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #apnjoh, OHF-87 #apnj87 KOSUI Ripens mid-September. Round, yellowish russetted fruit of superb quality. Flesh is tender and juicy. One of the best flavored Asian pears available. Trees are vigorous and productive. Fruit is medium sized. Good keeper. Early to mid-season bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #apkooh, OHF-87 #apko87 CHOJURO Ripens mid-late September. Fruit size is large. Very good quality, spicy-aromatic fruit. Flesh is crisp with a russetted brown skin. Good for home storage. Keeps till March. Medium size tree. Early season bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #apcjoh, OHF-87 #apcj87 ~ pear bloom times ~ VERY EARLY EARLY Nijiseiki • Shinseiki • Chojuro • Hamese • Mishirasu Kosui • Maxie EARLY-MID Conference MID-SEASON Red Clapps • Orcas • Buerre Bosc • Rescue Choose your pollinizer from the same or adjacent columns. Page 10 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org LATE Comice f ruit choice ornamentals & hardy fruits inch cherries are both sour and sweet, with a complex flavor. Grows to 6’-7’. Self fertile. Good for edible landscapes! Own Root #tccj MISHIRASU Ripens mid-late September. Fruit size is very large, shaped and flavored more like a European pear. Flesh is intensely sweet, quite crisp and crunchy, with a russetted brown skin. Highly rated at our tasting. Early season bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #apmsoh, OHF-87 #apms87 July or early August. The perfect cherry tree if you can only have one! Also a good pollinizer for other cherries. On Gisela 5 #sclp On Mazzard #sclpm SWEETHEART Self-Fertile Large, bright red, somewhat crack-resistant fruit. Very promising. Also a good pollinizer for other cherries. Ripens late July into early August. On Gisela 5 #scsh hybrid pear $26.95 cherry rootstock NEW! MAXIE™ A cross of Nijiseiki Asian Pear and Red Bartlett European Pear. Maxie is round, crisp and juicy like an Asian Pear, but with the complex European Pear flavor. Ripens on the tree in late August-early September. Early bloom. Rootstock: OHF-333 #apmxoh, Provence Quince #apmxpq DWARF Gisela #5 The growth habit on this rootstock is more spreading than upright, a desirable trait for cherries. Anchorage is only fair, so staking is necessary. Remember the stake is extremely valuable for tying up branches that are laden with fruit. 10’ spacing. Properly maintained trees can easily be kept under 9’-10’. tart cherries $29.95 • Hardy to Zone 5 • On Gisela 5 Dwarf Rootstock, space 8' • On Mazzard Semi-Dwarf Rootstock, space 12' • Stake the tree to support fruit load • Self-fertile • Later blooming • Easiest cherries to grow • Protect from birds DANUBE Large, burgundy-red skin, flesh and juice make this cherry wonderful for pies and jams. High sugar for a pie cherry, vigorous and productive. On Gisela 5 #tcdan MONTMORENCY Standard tart cherry for commercial or home plantings. Very precocious and productive. Medium to large fruits, bright red in color. Good quality and flavor. Ripens in mid-July. On Gisela 5 #tcmt, On Mazzard #tcmtm MORELLO Dark red pie cherry, red juice. Highly productive, excellent quality fruit. Ripens in late July. On Gisela 5 #tcml CARMINE JEWEL™ Dwarf sour cherry. Bred for the far north, these cherries also work in our mild climate. Almost black when ripe, the one sweet cherries $29.95 • • • • • • Hardy to Zone 5 On Gisela 5 Dwarf Rootstock, space 10' Stake the tree to support fruit load Proven crack-resistant varieties Most varieties need a pollinizer Best on well-drained soil MAZZARD A semi-dwarf rootstock that is more tolerant of heavy or wet soils. Vigorous sweet cherries on Mazzard will become large trees if not pruned. Well anchored, so only initial staking needed. Properly maintained trees can be kept to 15’-18’. EARLY BURLAT Consistent bearing variety has large, juicy, deep red fruit of good quality. Early Burlat is crack-resistant and resistant to bacterial canker. Ripens late June, nearly 2 weeks ahead of other varieties. On Gisela 5 #sceb HARTLAND A very productive, precocious variety bearing large, firm black cherries. Very promising in the WSU Mt. Vernon fruit trials. Shows some resistance to bacterial canker. Ripens early to mid-July. On Gisela 5 #schl RAINIER Large, yellow, Royal Ann type. Firm flesh; high quality for eating and canning. Trees are vigorous, productive and very hardy. Ripens in mid-July. On Gisela 5 #scrn VAN One of the best quality cherries for this area. Resistant to cracking; heavy producer, large, black fruit is very firm and has good flavor. Ripens in mid-July. On Gisela 5 #scvn BLACK GOLD Self-Fertile Very late blooming black cherry, escaping most frost. The tree also has good canker resistance. The large, firm black cherries are crack-resistant, have excellent flavor, and ripen mid-season. On Gisela 5 #scbg WHITE GOLD Self-Fertile The only self-fertile red-blushed yellow cherry. White Gold is also bacterial canker resistant. Large, firm, crack resistant fruit. Ripens mid-July. On Gisela 5 #scwg VANDELAY Self-Fertile A new reddish black cherry from Canada that resists bacterial canker. Very large, firm, crack-resistant reddish-black cherries with excellent flavor. Ripens mid-late July. On Gisela 5 #scvl LAPINS Self-Fertile Dark, crack-resistant cherry, firm with great flavor. Ripens late apricots $26.95 • Hardy to Zone 5 • All varieties are self-fertile, but set more fruit if a pollinizer is planted • Need warm, well-drained site protected from late frost • Semi-dwarf, space 10'-12' PUGET GOLD This is a well proven variety for the Pacific Northwest. Blooms later than most cultivars, therefore usually avoiding the frost. Fruit is large with classic Apricot shape and bright orange fruit. Firm flesh with spicy sweet flavor, freestone. #atpg HARGLOW A late blooming apricot variety that shows promise for the Pacific Northwest. Large, deep orange fruit with excellent flavor. Ripens a little after Puget Gold. This variety shows good disease resistance. #athg for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 11 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 plum pollination Japanese plums and related varieties bloom several weeks earlier than the European type plums. The only self-fertile variety is Methley. Plant at least two European plums or two Japanese varieties together for pollination. Hardy to Zone 5 All varieties are self-fertile Need well-drained soil and warm site Manage for Peach Leaf Curl Semi-dwarf, space 10'-12' Intensely flavored varieties FROST PEACH Generally freestone, resistant to split pit, yellow fleshed with flavor similar to locally grown Red Havens. Large to medium size with soft flesh. Very heavy bearing and must be thinned. Leaf Curl resistant, showy blooms; ripens mid-August. #pefr SALISH SUMMER (Q-18) PEACH A WSU introduction. Salish Summer is a white fleshed peach, semi-freestone, ripening in August. Curl resistant when established; young trees should be sprayed for Peach Leaf Curl. #peq18 HARDY RED NECTARINE Still the best variety for the Northwest. Red skinned fruit with a golden blush and excellent flavor. Ripens midAugust. Manage for Peach Leaf Curl. #nchr peach leaf curl We suggest Sulfur or Copper-Sulfate mixed with Sta-Stuck-M or other sticker, which holds the chemical on the plant longer. For specific concentrations of chemicals, read the label. Spraying must happen when leaves are off the tree. First spray: at bud swell, approximately mid-January. Second spray: approximately three weeks after bud break or first spray.Third spray: three weeks after second spray. Page 12 YELLOW EGG Large oval, bright yellow plum with yellow flesh. Excellent for fresh eating or canning. Early September ripening. #epye BLUE DAMSON Small, sweet-tart, blue-black plums that are superb for jams and jellies. Also can be eaten fresh or dried. Ripens early September. Partially self fertile. #epbd $26.95 AVALON PRIDE PEACH Selected in Western Washington, this semi-freestone, red skinned peach is leaf curl resistant and sets fruit well in our maritime climate. Sweet, yellow fleshed peaches ripen in early August. Plan to control for Peach Leaf Curl on young trees. #peap QUEEN VICTORIA A large, oval, pinkish purple skinned freestone plum with sweet golden flesh. Excellent fresh or dried. Partially selffertile. Ripens late August. #epvc STANLEY (Italian Prune type) Excellent for cooking and eating out of hand. Hardy, vigorous, and produces full crops annually. The fruit is large, dark blue, juicy and good quality. Partially self-fertile. Ripens early to mid-September. #epst peaches & nectarines • • • • • • an extended period in late August and early September. #eprg plums $26.95 • • • • Hardy to Zone 4 Varieties chosen for disease resistance Most varieties need a pollinizer European plums pollinize other European plums (bloom too late for Japanese) • Japanese plums pollinize other Japanese plums (bloom too early for European) • Tolerant of most soils • Semi-dwarf, 10'-14' spacing european plums EARLY LAXTON Eat fresh plums mid-late July! Oblong, pink-orange, freestone fruit with yellow flesh has excellent flavor. Good fresh or processed. #epel ELMA’S SPECIAL Comes from an old orchard in Bellingham, and is probably an old variety known as Sanctus Hubertus. Purple fruit is very high quality, freestone, medium to small. Fleshy, juicy, rich full flavor. Consistent heavy bearer. Excellent fresh or processed, exceptional dried and in jam. Ripens late July-early August. #epes IMPERIAL EPINEUSE An antique French prune variety that is used to set the standard in prune plum flavor in European trials. Excellent prune plum for drying. The sweet, firm, freestone fruit ripens in early to mid-August. #epie VICTORY A large, heart-shaped prune plum, ripening mid-September, just after Stanley. Purple skinned, with dense, yellow flesh. Semi-freestone. Excellent for fresh eating or drying. #epvy japanese plums METHLEY Self-fertile Earliest ripening plum. Fruits are reddish purple with red, juicy, sweet flesh. Production is consistent and very heavy. Ripens mid to late July. #jpmt SHIRO Yellow skin and flesh, very juicy and sweet. Consistent bearer, very productive. Most consistent producer of the Japanese types for this area. Ripens early August. #jpsh PEACH PLUM Very large fruit with apricot color. This plum has extraordinary texture and flavor. Truly a delight to eat. The tree is vigorous and moderately productive. Ripens mid-late August. #jppe HOLLYWOOD Truly an edible ornamental! Pale pink flowers and deep purple foliage are a bonus to the deep red fruit that ripens in August. Excellent for plum jelly. Partially self-fertile, Methley is a good pollinizer. #jphl FORTUNE Ripens late August. Large fruit is reddish-purple skinned. The firm flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Semi-freestone. #jpft rootstock for plums, apricots, peaches and nectarines ST. JULIEN A Semi-dwarfing rootstock that produces a tree 10'-15' at maturity. Tolerant of marginal soils. Can be trained open center or central leader. Space 10'14' at planting. ROSEY GAGE (NY101) Our customers have been asking us for a ‘gage’ plum - here’s a great one! Oval, pink skinned fruit with excellent sweet yellow flesh; ripens over check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org f ruit choice ornamentals & hardy fruits variety. Care must be taken when cropping at an early age. Clusters of 6 or more nuts can bend the branches to the ground. Nuts are buttery and flavorful. #wncas MANREGION Vigorous, fast growing trees with lateral branching habit. Highly productive, large, high quality nuts. #wnman hazelnuts walnuts $26.95 • • • • Hardy to Zone 5 Trees mature at 15'-20' Tolerant of most soils All varieties need a pollinizer ETA A newer OSU hazelnut with blight resistance. Mid-sized nuts ripen midseason. Good pollinizer for Jefferson, York and Yamhill. #hzet JEFFERSON High quality, large nuts on a compact, very blight resistant cultivar. Low blank ratio. For best pollination, plant with York, Eta and Yamhill. 15’ at maturity. #hzjf YAMHILL A new OSU hazelnut with complete resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight. Compact habit, less than 10’ tall, 12’ wide at maturity. Small, high quality nuts. Pollinize with York, Jefferson or Eta. #hzyh YORK York is a mid-season pollinizer with a long bloom season, compatible with most cultivars, including Eta, Jefferson and Yamhill. It is highly resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight and produces round medium-sized nuts. #hzyk almonds $34.95 • Hardy to Zone 7 • New Almond cultivars from the Ukraine • Late blooming to escape most frosts - the reason most almonds fail to set nuts in the Northwest • Resistant to Peach Leaf Curl PRIMA (Primavera) Prima has sweet, softshelled nuts. Somewhat self-fertile; larger crops if 2 varieties are planted. Not proven in Western WA, but worth trying. #alpr NEW! ORACLE One of several new Almond cultivars introduced from the Ukraine. Late enough blooming to escape most frosts. Oracle has sweet soft-shelled nuts. Somewhat self-fertile; larger crops if 2 varieties are planted. Not proven in Western WA, but worth trying. #alor $34.95 • • • • Hardy to Zone 4 Large trees, mature at 30'-40' Best in well-drained, deep soil Partially self-fertile, best nut production with a pollinizer • Walnuts ripen mid-October special opportunity to start your own orchard We have young trees in our field, many cider and heirloom apple varieties on multiple rootstocks. These unbranched whips are $19.95 each – contact us for availability. CASCADE A relatively new selection that is outstanding. A very precocious, heavy producing custom apple propagation Many of our customers have asked us for varieties of apple trees that we don’t normally propagate. So, for those of you who are looking for one of those heirloom or hard-to-find varieties, we will custom propagate apples. • • • • Orders are taken online, and by phone at (360) 966-5859. Price per tree is $15.00 For 2 or more trees, cost per tree is $10.00 Orders must be placed by March 1st; trees are available for pickup or will be shipped to you the following February. • All varieties available grafted M-27 Mini-Dwarf, M-26 Dwarf, or M-106 Semi-Dwarf—your choice. • For each custom hard cider variety tree, we donate $1 to WSU Mt. Vernon Tree Fruit Research Program for research into cider production systems. • For variety information, go to our custom apple propagation page at our website. varieties: ALEXANDER, ARKANSAS BLACK, BELLE DE BOSKOOP, BEN DAVIS, BLACK OXFORD, BLUE PERMAIN, BRAMLEY’S SEEDLING, CALVILLE BLANC, DISCOVERY, ELLISON’S ORANGE*, ESPOSUS SPITZENBURG, GINGERGOLD, GLORIA MUNDE, GOLDEN RUSSETT*, GREENSLEEVES, HATSUYAKI, HUDSON’S GOLDEN GEM, IRISH PEACH, LUBSK QUEEN, MOTHER, NEWTON PIPPEN, NORTHERN, RED ELSTAR, RIBSTON PIPPEN*, SAYAKA, SIGNE TILLICH, ST. JOHNSBURY, TOMPKINS KING, WAGENER*, WESTFIELD SEEK-NO-FURTHER, WICKSON*, WHITE WINTER PERMAIN * varieties also good for sweet or hard cider hard cider varieties: BROWN SNOUT, REINES DES POMMES, TREMLETT’S BITTER for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 13 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 More prolific yields than many older varieties. Great fresh or frozen. Resistant to viruses and botrytis. Ripens mid to late June. #sbpr quality make Autumn Bliss well worth a try in the home garden. Fruits mid to late July until frost. #rbab PUGET CRIMSON Late ripening, large glossy berries have outstanding flavor. They ripen over a longer period than most main crop berries. Large, erect plants. #sbpc POLKA A new variety from Poland, Polka is a prolific producer of large, mild flavored raspberries in the late summer and fall. The vigorous canes are fairly resistant to root rot, making it a good choice for heavier soils. #rbpk strawberries bundle of 10 - $6.95 • Main Croppers for one big June or July crop • Day-neutral (Everbearers) for all-summer crops • 10"-18" spacing • Well-drained fertile soil, full sun raspberries each - $5.95 bundle of 5 - $22.95 bundle of 10 - $36.95 everbearing (day-neutral) Hardy to Zone 4 • Prune runners and thin first set of blossoms for best production ALBION Large, light red, firm conical fruit with sweet, pleasant flavor. Very vigorous grower and great disease resistance to powdery mildew and gray mold. #sbal TRI-STAR Plants resistant to powdery mildew. Fruit flesh is firm and color is deep glossy red at maturity. Tri-stars bear a heavy, very early spring crop of small to medium sized fruits and a lighter crop of larger berries in summer and fall. #sbts SEASCAPE Excellent flavor, heavy yields of large size berries, and good disease resistance. A proven cultivar in the Northwest; low chill requirements make it promising for warm winter climates. #sbss main croppers (june bearers) Hardy to Zone 6 CHARM A new release from Oregon, this disease resistant variety is productive, early, easy to grow, and has great flavor. #sbch SHUKSAN Berries are bright red, glossy and firm. Fruit size is large with good flavor. Widely grown in Western Washington. Very cold hardy variety that does not require perfect drainage. Fruit has good rot resistance. Good fresh eating and excellent freezer berry as well. Ripens in late June. #sbsh HOOD Berries are large to very large, bright glossy red turning dark when fully ripe. Fruit shows some rot resistance. Plant is vigorous and very productive. Fruit quality is excellent. One of the sweeter flavored strawberries you will find. Ripens mid to late June. #sbho PUGET RELIANCE Fruit is very large with excellent sweet-tart flavor. Page 14 • • • • • Hardy to Zone 6 Space 24"-30" when planting Best on fertile, well-drained soil Do not plant too deep! This is the #1 reason for failure Summer Raspberries bear heavy crops on second year canes Fall Raspberries bear on 1 and 2 year canes, can produce 2 light crops each year, or 1 heavy crop in autumn summer bearing MEEKER Fruit is large, rich red and firm. Outstanding fruit, has excellent quality for fresh eating and processing. Very productive. In the coldest areas, plant in protected areas if possible. Somewhat resistant to berry rot. #rbmk TULAMEEN Firm, very large, light red aromatic fruit is produced over a long summer season in July and August. Good flavor, productive, and easy to grow in a wide range of soils. #rbtl CASCADE DELIGHT Very large berries are bright red, quite firm, with excellent flavor, rivaling Tulameen. Productive plants are resistant to root rot, suitable for wetter ground than Tulameen or Meeker. #rbcd CASCADE GOLD Produces large, firm fruit early in the summer raspberry season that have excellent flavor. Not tolerant of wet soils. #rbcg fall bearing AUTUMN BLISS This variety bears early and is therefore less prone to mildews and molds in the fall. Good size and excellent eating blueberries $14.95 • • • • • • Edible ornamentals Blueberries ripen July-August Mature at 3½'-6' high Space 3½'-6' at planting Best in moist, acidic soil 1 gl. size for shipping; larger sizes available for pickup BLUE CROP Hardy to Zone 4 Mid-season. Berries medium-large, light blue with firm flesh. Flavor good, moderately aromatic. Plant is vigorous, spreading, consistent heavy producer. 6’ tall at maturity. #blbchb1 CHANDLER Hardy to Zone 4 Mid-season. GIANT berries with delicious flavor! The huge berries ripen over a six week period. Upright spreading form, reaching 5’-6’ at maturity. #blchhb1 DARROW Hardy to Zone 5 Late. This variety boasts the largest berries of all cultivars, some reaching quarter size. Fruit quality is excellent - no compromise here. Vigorous bush reaching 5’-6’ at maturity. Delightful tart flavor. #bldwhb DRAPER Hardy to Zone 5 Early to mid-season ripening. Large crisp, light blue berries are easy and quick to pick. Mild sweet flavor. Stocky, upright habit, grows 4’-6’ high. #bldrhb LIBERTY Hardy to Zone 4. Late. Vigorous and productive, Liberty has large, firm, sky-blue berries with excellent flavor. Ripens over a 2-3 week period. #bllihb PATRIOT Hardy to Zone 3 Early. Large sized, dark blue, highly flavored berries. Producing 10 to 20 lbs. of fruit at maturity. Spreading growth habit to 4’. Will perform in wet soils better than most varieties. Berries ripen over several weeks. #blptch REKA Hardy to Zone 4. Early. Very productive and vigorous, Reka bears medium to large dark check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org f ruit choice ornamentals & hardy fruits blue berries with excellent flavor. Tolerant of most soil types, even winter wet. #blrehb SPARTAN Hardy to Zone 5 Early. Giant, light blue berries have a delicious tangy, sweet flavor. Upright habit, to 5’-6’, with bright gold and orange fall color. #blsphb LINGONBERRY (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) Hardy to Zone 2 Evergreen, fruiting groundcover that grows 10”-12” high, spreads by runners. Bell-like pink spring flowers, followed by large edible red, cranberry-like fruit. Sun or partial shade, well-drained soil. #vvlb 1 gl - $15.95 TORO Hardy to Zone 4 Mid-season. Very productive, producing heavy clusters of giant sky-blue fruit. Toro is an excellent ornamental blueberry, with showy, bright pink spring flowers and good red fall foliage. Mature size 4’. #bltrch BLACKDOWN (BLACK) A heavy producing variety, with large berries with a sweet, strong, distinctive flavor. Great for fresh eating, preserves and syrups. Good disease resistance. Ripens in July. #crbd3 TIBEN (BLACK) Black currant from Poland with excellent disease resistance. High yielding and easy to grow. Late ripening, and very sweet. #crtb3 WHITE PEARL (WHITE) Highly productive cultivar. Beautiful pinkish white translucent fruit is sweet and flavorful. Attractive upright growth habit. #crwp3 dwarf blueberries • Hardy to Zone 3 • Dwarfs grow 10” to 30” high; space 1’-3’ TOP HAT Self-fertile A compact, spherical shape that reaches 16”-20” high and 12”-24” across at maturity. Berries are light blue, medium to small size, with a pleasant blueberry flavor. Foliage turns blazing crimson in the fall. #blthdw NORTH COUNTRY Early. Medium sized fruit of sky blue color, wild blueberry flavor. Grows to 2’ high and 3’ wide- excellent container plant or for those with limited garden space. #blncdw BRUNSWICK Self-fertile This clone of wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) forms a dense ground cover 8”-10” high and 2’-3’ wide. The sky-blue fruit has that “wild” blueberry flavor. Fall foliage is orange to crimson. #blbrdw hybrid blueberries SUNSHINE BLUE Self-Fertile Hardy to Zone 5 Mid-season. This semi-dwarf, semi-evergreen blueberry is a compact bush to 3’ tall. Showy hot pink flowers yield large crops of high quality dime-sized fruit. Harvest can last 9 weeks. Sunshine Blue will tolerate higher pH than most blueberries. An excellent patio plant. #blsbch other vacciniums CRANBERRY (Vaccinium macrocarpum) Hardy to Zone 2 Evergreen, trailing groundcover, grows to 6” high, 2’-3’ wide. Full sun, moist, acidic, sandy soil. Plant 18” apart for a solid groundcover. Truly an edible ornamental! #vmac 4 inch pot- $8.95 EVERGREEN HUCKLEBERRY (Vaccinium ovatum) Hardy to Zone 7 Produces a multitude of white or pinkish bell-shaped blossoms in April and May and tasty blue-black berries in August and September. Prefers a shady environment but can take full sun in cooler areas. Erect shrub grows 8’-10’ in partial shade, 4’-5’ in full sun. Prefers acid soil and mulched roots. #voever 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. currants & gooseberries • • • • Hardy to Zone 3 Full sun to partial shade Grow 4'-6' high, space 4'-6' Ornamental shrubs easily trained as espalier or standard • Excellent fruit for fresh eating, jams and cooking • Ripen in July • Available only for pickup, too big to ship currants - $19.95 pick up only CHERRY (RED) Bush is very vigorous and disease resistant. Large red fruit has wonderful tart flavor. #crch3 ROVADA (RED) Very large fruit borne on long chains make picking a breeze. This selection from Holland is quite productive, and very disease resistant, too! Excellent for preserves, or even eating fresh. #crrov3 CONSORT (BLACK) Strong, unique flavors, excellent for jams and syrups. Consort is an excellent, disease resistant cultivar. Fruit grows in clusters. Bushes grow to 4-5 feet. #crco3 BEN HOPE (BLACK) A black currant from Scotland, much planted in the UK. Vigorous tall plants are very upright, making them easier to pick. #crbh3 BEN TIRRAN (BLACK) Upright growing black currant from Scotland with large, shiny fruit. High yielding, late blooming escaping most spring frosts. #crbt3 BEN SAREK (BLACK) A disease resistant black currant from the Scottish Research Institute. Compact bushes are loaded with large, shiny black fruit. Mildew and rust resistant. Grows to 3’-4’. #crbs3 gooseberries - $19.95 pick up only BLACK VELVET Extremely productive variety producing sweet, dark red fruit with a blueberry-like flavor. Good disease resistance. #gbbv3 OREGON CHAMP Medium-large, yellow-green berries ripen mid-summer. Fewer thorns than many gooseberries, on a spreading plant, to 3’ tall, 4’ wide. Mildew resistant. #gboc3 POORMAN Vigorous, very productive upright plant that produces the sweetest gooseberry you’ll ever eat. Berry size is large with pinkish red color; very disease resistant. #gbpm3 JOSTABERRY A cross between Black Currant and Gooseberry. A fine blending of the mellow gooseberry flavor with hints of black currant taste. Translucent purple-black fruit makes an excellent jam. Mildew and Blister Rust resistant. Thornless. #gcjo3 ORUS 8 Top quality, medium sized, dark purple fruit with wonderful flavor; considered one of the best gooseberries for fresh eating. This cross of Gooseberry and Black Currant is very pest and disease resistant. #gco83 order online www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org bigger selection on the web for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 15 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 ISKORKA Originating in Russia (the name means “sparkle”), it makes an excellent white wine with mineral notes. Needs 1600-1900 GDD to ripen. #wgisk3 Grafted on 3309, #wgiskr Grafted on Riparia Gloire MADELEINE ANGEVINE A mid-September ripening, very worthwhile grape giving heavy crops of green-white berries that yield large quantities of juice for wine, and may also be enjoyed fresh. Bunch rot and mildew susceptible. Makes an outstanding white wine. 1600-1900 GDD. #wgma3 Grafted on 3309 wine grapes $11.95 grafted • • • • • • $11.95 Grafted Hardy to Zones 5 when established Provide support Annual pruning required for full crops Space 4’-8’ at planting Grafting grapes on rootstock promotes earlier ripening • Grafted grapes are more compact white wine grapes AUXERROIS From the Alsace region in France, this white wine grape is known for its honied aromas and notes of citrus. Often blended with Pinot Blanc. Needs 1900 GDD to ripen. #wgaux3 Grafted on 3309, #wgaux1 Grafted on 101-14 CHASELLAS Very productive and disease resistant variety. Berries have a mild flavor with full-bodied fruitiness. Good for blending with Pinot Gris or Madeleine Angevine. Also an excellent table grape, with few seeds and great flavor. #wgchs3 Grafted on 3309 grape rootstock 101-14 Rootstock prefers heavy soils, has moderate drought tolerance and relatively high tolerance for wet feet. 3309 Rootstock prefers deep, well drained soils, has low drought tolerance and relatively high tolerance for wet feet. Riparia Gloire Rootstock prefers deep, fertile soils, with low drought tolerance and relatively high tolerance for wet feet. The lowest vigor rootstock, giving the most compact vines. PINOT GRIS Ripens late October. Pinkish gray grapes have a rich fruity flavor and produce a clear golden dry wine of excellent quality. Adapts well to microclimates. This early ripening clone is promising for our cool climate, doing well in areas with 1600-1900 GDD. #wgpg1 Grafted on 101-14 SAUVIGNON BLANC This early ripening Sauvignon Blanc clone is early enough to do well in the Northwest. Even in a cool, wet fall, the grapes reached 18 brix, which is what is being used to make outstanding Sauvignon wines in New Zealand. #wgsb3 Grafted on 3309, #wgsb1 Grafted on 101-14, #wgsbr Grafted on Riparia Gloire SIEGERREBE Ripens in early September. Pink wine grape, good quality, low-acid maturity. Small bunches, makes excellent white wine. Moderately productive, medium vigor. Needs less than 1600 GDD to ripen. #wgsier Grafted on Riparia Gloire, #wgsie1 Grafted on 101-14, #wgsie3 Grafted on 3309 red wine grapes AGRIA A red wine grape originally from Hungary. For an early ripening red, this one is quite tannic, with flavor similar to Cabernet Sauvignon. Good producer. A very promising grape for our cooler, maritime climate. Also very ornamental with great fall color. #wgagr3 Grafted on 3309 GARANOIR A very early ripening red, of Swiss origin. This cross of Gamay Noir and Reichensteiner does not gain high sugars, but has low acids when ripe, making it an excellent grape for blending with higher sugar, high acid juice. Under 1600 GDD needed to ripen. #wggrn3 Grafted on 3309, #wggrn1 Grafted on 101-14 MUSCAT OF NORWAY An early ripening red grape, large berries in big clusters. This has performed well in the Northwest, needing under 1600 GDD to ripen. This small seeded grape is excellent for eating and also can be used to make a fruity white or red wine. #wgmn3 Grafted on 3309 PINOT NOIR 71 (French 777) One of the most promising clones of Pinot Noir in our trials so far, ripening before the Wadenswill and Dijon clones. Plant canopies must be well managed and cluster thinned to achieve quality in all Pinot clones grown in this region. 1800-1900 GDD needed to ripen. #wgp713 Grafted on 3309 PINOT NOIR 72 (French 667) A full flavored, early ripening clone of Pinot Noir. A classic red wine grape with intensely flavored deep red berries. Pinot Noir 72 may be slightly earlier than Pinot Noir 71 (French 777). Plant canopies must be well managed and cluster thinned to achieve quality in all Pinot clones grown in this region. Needs 1800-1900 GDD to ripen. #wgpn723 Grafted on 3309, #wgpn721 Grafted on 101-14 PINOT NOIR PRECOCE An early ripening sport of Pinot Noir that is showing much promise in our grape trials. This clone of Pinot Noir can ripen up to 3 weeks earlier than other Pinot Noir clones. Acid will drop into very acceptable levels every year in our trials. Needs less than 1600 GDD to ripen. Available Summer 2016 REGENT A recent German cross. Bred mainly for the German organic wine industry. Regent is extremely resistant to diseases. Ripens at least a week ahead of Pinot Noir. Makes a full bodied red wine in warm years. Promising in our grape trials, it should prove to be an excellent grape for the home gardener/ winemaker. 1600-1900 GDD. #wgreg3 Grafted on 3309, #wgreg1 Grafted on 101-14 RONDO Very early ripening red wine grape of German origin. Full bodied with deep red color. Very winter hardy. Approximately 1600 GDD needed to ripen. #wgron3 Grafted on 3309, #wgron1 Grafted on 101-14, #wgrons Grafted on Schwarzmann ZWEIGELT-REBE A recent Austrian cross. Very vigorous and highly productive, with very dark grapes. Ripens a few days before Pinot Noir. Excellent for blending or as a varietal. This grape has been able to continue its ripening process in even the coldest summers. Must be thinned heavily and will still produce 6 tons to the acre. One of our favorite reds for the region. 1600-1900 GDD. #wgzwg3 Grafted on 3309 Schwarzmann 01 Rootstock is a low vigor rootstock that prefers deep, fertile soils. Moderate drought resistance, moderate tolerance of winter wet. Good resistance to soil nematodes. Page 16 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org f ruit choice ornamentals & hardy fruits table grapes $9.95 • • • • • $9.95 Own Root Grown Hardy to Zone 5 when established Provide support Annual pruning required for full crops Space 4’-8’ at planting INTERLAKEN Ripens mid-September. Golden clusters are medium in size, berries small. Bunching tends to be uneven in some years. Fruit quality is outstanding. #tgint Own Root, tgints Grafted on Schwarzmann- $11.95 LYNDEN BLUE (Mission). Concord type. Ripens mid-late September. Developed in Mission, British Columbia, 20+ years ago. Now easily found in gardens throughout Lynden, Washington. Medium to large bunches, very large berries, dark blue-black; sweet mild flavor slipskin with seeds. Good fresh and excellent juice. Very popular at our fall fruit tastings. Very compact vine. #tglyn Own Root JUPITER (pat.) Ripens mid-September. Large bunches of blue-black berries, most years seedless but with an occasional soft seed. Excellent flavor, crisp berries. #tgjup Own Root CANADICE Ripens mid-late September. Pink seedless, with distinctive spicy flavor. The most consistent producer in cool summer climates. Has well-filled, loose clusters of medium sized berries. Very hardy. #tgcan Own Root NEW! GLENORA A seedless deep blue-black grape with slightly slip-skin like a Concord. An excellent variety if you love the Concord flavor but don’t want seeds. Ripens late September-early October. #tggl Own Root RELIANCE Ripens late September. Sweet flavored red seedless grape, a popular favorite at our fall tasting. Clusters are full and berries large for the maritime. Very productive. #tgrel Own Root MARS Ripens mid-late September. Large bunches of blue-black berries, most years seedless but with an occasional soft seed. Excellent flavor, consistent producer. #tgmar Own Root VENUS Ripens late September. Large bunches of blue-black berries, most years seedless but with an occasional soft seed. Excellent flavor, consistant producer. #tgven Available Summer 2016 SATURN (pat.) Ripens early October. Productive variety with crisp, seedless red berries of excellent flavor. Has been very productive in local fruit test plots. #tgsat Own Root NEPTUNE (pat.) Ripens early to mid-October. Best in warm sites. Crisp, seedless, white berries, excellent flavor and good disease resistance. #tgnep Own Root custom grape propagation Cloud Mountain Farm Center propagates wine and table grapes. For those wanting larger quantities of grapes, our program is as follows. • We propagate grapes both by grafting and on their own roots. • Orders must have minimum quantities of 20 per variety/rootstock combination. • Orders with deposits are propagated on a first come, first served basis - we have limited bud wood of some varieties. • Propagation is done during the months of February and March. Orders must be placed by January 15th. • Orders can be reserved by placing a 50% deposit. Balance is due upon pickup, usually early to mid-May for cuttings, or early June for grafted plants. All pickup orders are charged a deposit of $2.50 per flat in the order - refundable when the undamaged plastic flats are returned. • The Washington State Wine Grape Assessment is 5% per plant. All wine grape orders will be charged this fee. • Grafted grapes that need to be shipped will be grown through the year and shipped the following dormant season. To have grapes shipped, order the 1 year vines, and contact us for shipping charges. • For more information about growing grapes in Western Washington, go to WSU Mount Vernon Fruit Research Website. Descriptions of varieties and rootstocks are available at our website. non-certified WHITE WINE CULTIVARS Aligote, Auxerrois, Burmunk, Chardonnay 76, Chasselas, Ehrenfelser, Gruner Veltliner, Iskorka, Madeleine Angevine, Mueller Thurgau, Ortega, Pearle de Csaba, Phoenix, Pinot Gris-Ruelander, Pinot Gris-146, Sauvignon Blanc-01, Siegerrebe, Reislaner, Riesling Muscat RED WINE CULTIVARS Agria, Dolcetto, Dornfelder, Dunklefelder, Gamaret, Garanoir, Golubok, Muscat of Norway, Pinot Noir 2-A (Wadenswil), Pinot Dijon 115, Pinot Noir Pomard, Pinot Noir 71(French777), Pinot Noir 72(667), Pinot Noir Precoce, Regent, Rondo, St.Laurent, Zweigelt-Rebe GRAFTED PLANTS, GREEN GRAFTS GRAFTED PLANTS, 1 YR. FIELD GROWN OWN ROOT PLANTS, JUNE PICKUP 1 YR. OWN ROOT, FIELD GROWN 20-34 plants $7.55 ea 20-34 plants $8.80 ea 20-34 plants $6.25 ea 20-24 plants $7.25 ea 35-49 plants $5.55 35-49 plants $6.80 35-49 plants $5.20 35-49 plants $6.45 50-99 plants $4.55 50-99 plants $5.80 50-99 plants $4.20 50-99 plants $5.45 100+ plants – call 360-966-5859 or email info@cloudmountainfarmcenter.org for quote. TABLE GRAPES Canadice, Interlaken, Reliance, Venus, Lynden Blue (concord juice type), Jupiter(pat), Saturn(pat), and Neptune(pat). Patented grape varieties are charged a $.25 royalty per plant. ROOTSTOCKS 101-14, 3309, Riparia Gloire wa state certified WHITE WINE CULTIVARS Alvarinho, Chardonnay 69 (French 76), Gruner Veltliner, Melon 01, Meynieu 6, Mueller Thurgau, Pinot Gris 01, Sauvignon Blanc-Gist (01), Siegerrebe RED WINE CULTIVARS Agria, Dornfelder, Lemberger, Marquette, Meunier 01, Pinot Noir 115, Pinot Noir 71(French 777),Pinot Noir 72(French 667), Pinot Noir 73(115), Pinot Noir 97(Swan), Pinot Noir Precoce (limited), Riesling 12, Riesling 17, Riesling 49, Riesling 239-13GM TABLE GRAPE CULTIVARS Canadice, Glenora, Interlaken, Jupiter, Neptune, Reliance, Saturn ROOTSTOCKS MT 101-14, Couderc 3309, Riparia Gloire, Schwarzmann 01 for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 17 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 notable fruits This is an assortment of several unusual selections of fruits that can be grown in cool summer climates. We are finding most of these have strong ornamental qualities to compliment their culinary attributes. These selections we carry are virtually pest free and easy to grow. Enjoy! cornelian cherry- $17.95 Hardy to Zone 4 aronia - $13.95 Hardy to Zone 3 Aronia melonocarpa Extremely ornamental shrub that produces showy white flowers followed by astringent, sweet blue-black berries that make excellent preserves and juice and are extremely high in antioxidants. A bonus is the fiery fall foliage color. Easy to grow. Tolerant of wet soil. 1 gl. size plants. EGERTA Grows to 6’. Very large black berries in tight clusters; red-orange fall color. #ameg VIKING Grows to 6’. Prolific large black berries; crimson fall color. #amvik Cornus mas Edible ornamentals! Small trees, growing to 10’-12’, with very early spring bloom of bright yellow, followed by bright red, cherry-like fruit in late summer. The cornelian cherry ice cream is always a hit at our fall festival! The trees also have attractive fall foliage. Cornelian cherries are partially self fertile, but 2 varieties yield bigger fruit crops. 1 gl size for shipping, larger sizes available for pick up. PIONEER The prolific fruit is large and pear shaped. #cmpio1 RED STAR Abundant large red fruit. #cmrs1 elderberries - $17.95 • • • • • Hardy to Zone 5 Varieties selected for best fruit 8’-10’ at maturity Full sun or partial shade For heavier fruiting plant 2 varieties 1 gl. size for shipping; larger sizes available for pickup Northwest. Green skin with strawberry flesh. Delicious fresh and good for drying. #fcdk LATTARULLA Also known as the Italian Honey Fig. Green skinned, honey colored flesh. Very compact habit. #fclat; 1 gl size; 18.95 NEVERELLA (Osborne Prolific) Productive fig for the Northwest. Bronze to brown fig with pale amber flesh. Hardy #fcnev VASHON A very productive fig for the Northwest, originally from Vashon Island. Green skin turns brown when ripe. Pinkish flesh. #fcvs goji berry - $22.95 Hardy to Zone 5 Lycium barbarum ‘Crimson Star’ Also known as Wolfberry. An attractive 6’-10’ deciduous shrub that has light purple, bell-shaped flowers followed by bright red berries. The sweet, distinctive fruit has become famous lately for its antioxidant qualities. Sprawling, vine-like bushes. Full to part sun, well-drained soil. 1 gl. size plants. #lbwb YORK Most productive variety with large, dark purple berries. Ripens mid-August. #snyor NOVA Most vigorous plant with large clusters of dark purple berries. Ripens mid-August. #snnov asparagus - 10/ $12.95 figs - $24.95 Hardy to Zone 2 JERSEY KNIGHT Jersey Knight is an all male variety of asparagus that out-produces older varieties. It doesn’t set berries, meaning more energy goes into producing sweet edible stalks. Asparagus likes well drained soil and ample moisture; amend the bed heavily with manure before planting. 2 yr. old crowns. #asjk Page 18 • • • • Hardy to Zone 7 Older fig trees are hardy to 10ºF Best in warm, protected sites Try wrapping the fig trunk with closedcell pipe insulation each winter We ship 2 gl size trees, larger trees available for pick up hops Humulus lupulus See our climbing vines section. DESERT KING Ripens in late July. Seems to be the most reliable and hardiest fig for the check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org f ruit choice ornamentals & hardy fruits mulberry - $24.95 Hardy to Zone 5 medlar - $34.95 Hardy to Zone 5 ROYAL A beautiful small tree, growing to 8’10’. Large, silky white blossoms in spring are followed by abundant crops of large fruit. The fruit is picked late fall when hard, and brought in to soften and ripen, used for preserves or fresh eating. #mdroy ILLINOIS EVERBEARING Ripens fruit beginning in July and continues through September. Fruits are 1½ “ long and wide. Fruit quality is excellent for fresh eating and processing. Very precocious, bearing heavy crops at a young age. #mbie 1 gl size plants, larger sizes available for pick up olive - $22.95 Hardy to 10ºF ARBEQUINA Olea europea A Spanish variety that is self-fertile, early ripening and quite ornamental. An evergreen tree, it grows to 10’-15’ in many years, with soft gray, willowshaped leaves. Needs a warm site, against a south or west wall is best, with well-drained soil. #oeol 1 gl. size for shipping; larger sizes available for pick up persimmons - $54.95 IZU Self-fertile An early ripening non-astringent Asian Persimmon that should perform well in our climate. Izu has medium sized fruit with excellent flavor, ripening in late October on a small tree (10’-15’). Bring fruit inside before a hard freeze to continue ripening. Hardy to 0°F. #pmizu rhubarb - $8.95 Hardy to Zone 3 CRIMSON CHERRY Deep red stalks with rich flavor are great in pies and sauces. Very productive variety. #rhucr serviceberry Hardy to Zone 2 • Ornamental Asian fruiting trees New! Our native serviceberry is a wonderful wildlife shrub, but the berries are often are small and not very tasty. Forms have been selected that have much better quality fruit, and we’re growing some now. If you don’t havest the fruit, the birds will for you! Excellent for edible landscaping. 1 gl - $16.95 • Fruit can be eaten fresh or for jams or juice • Excellent as bird habitat plants HONEYWOOD Selected form of serviceberry, with exceptionally large, juicy berries in early summer. Grows to 10’, 6’ wide. Self fertile. #aahw SHIPOVA A cross of European Pear and Mountain Ash, bearing plum-sized fruits in early September that have a sweet, delicate flavor. The trees grow to 10’-15’. Partially self fertile, but better fruit set if a European Pear pollinizer is nearby. # mashi NORTHLINE Selected form of serviceberry. Noted for its wonderful flavor and large berries. Self fertile. Grows to 6’ high and wide. #aanl learning from our experience Zanthoxylum simulans Szechuan Pepper, also known as Prickly Ash, is grown for its aromatic foliage and berries. The berries ripen in early fall, and are dried and ground into a fragrant pepper. Grows to 10’-15’ high. #zssp 1 gl mountain ash hybrid $34.95 Hardy to Zone 3 szechuan pepper - $19.95 Hardy to Zone 6 figs Figs can be very successful in the Northwest, but they need careful siting and some summer pruning to produce the best crops. Planting them against a south or west facing wall will increase the summer heat to hasten ripening. Because they are on their own roots, established figs can freeze to the ground in a severe winter and come back the following year. quince - $29.95 Hardy to Zone 5 AROMATNAYA Self-fertile Sweeter than most quinces, ripens in October. Excellent for preserves and cooking, used in both sweet and savory dishes. Upright habit. Very disease resistant. #quaro SMYRNA Self-fertile An old variety of Turkish origin, Smyrna is truly an ornamental edible. The tree itself is small and semi-weeping, with large silky flowers. It even tolerates a little shade. The large yellow fruit is very flavorful, good for cooking and jelly. #qusm yuzu ichandrin Hardy to Zone 8 JAPANESE CITRON The hardiest true citrus. Will survive short periods below 10ºF. Defoliates below 15ºF, but re-leafs in spring. Seedy small fruit has lemon like juice, rind strongly flavored like citron. Worth trying outside n protected, mild areas of PNW. Available only for pick up for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 19 fru i t cloud mountain farm center – 2016 6’-8’ spacing. Bears very early, usually in its second year. Planting with an arguta male increases fruit set. Fruit is 1½ “ long, smooth skin and very hardy. #kwiss ARGUTA KIWI MALE Pollinizes up to 8 females. Does not need trellising as it does not produce fruit; plant within 100’ of females. Extremely hardy. #kwam kiwi fruit blackberries $21.95 • Best in full sun, well-drained soil • Support on trellis or arbor • Plant both female & male plants together for fruit production (except Issai) • Space 10'-15' at plantings • All of the kiwis freeze well, whole or sliced. • We ship large 2'- 4' vines. hardy - actinidia arguta Hardy to Zone 5 ANANASNAJA (ANA) Female Vigorous vines with outstanding flavorful, spicy fruit. Has smooth skin, no need to peel. Fruit size is 1½ “ long. Pollinized by arguta male. #kwana JUMBO Female Italian variety with one of the largest fruits of the Hardy Kiwis. Tasty sweet flavor, productive vines. Pollinized by arguta male. #kwjb HARDY RED Female Hardy to -25˚F. Striking cranberry-red fruit with a delicious sweettart flavor, always a favorite in taste tests. Ripens in October with other arguta varieties. Pollinized by arguta male. #kwhr 74-49 Female Large, smooth skinned fruit, similar to Ana, but ripening a week or two earlier. Pollinized by arguta male. #kw7449 ISSAI Self-fertile Medium sized, sweet fruit. Ideal for gardeners with limited space. Not quite as vigorous as the Ananasnaja kiwi,. $9.95 fuzzy actinidia deliciosa Hardy to Zone 7 SAANICHTON Female Hardy to 10˚F. This is similar to the Kiwi you find in the markets. Beautiful, vigorous vine with large fuzzy leaves. The fuzz is a vibrant red on the new growth. A delectable kiwi flavor with a fuzzy skin and an attractive lime-green flesh. Fuzzy kiwis store well, much longer than the smooth skinned hardy kiwis. Plant in protected locations. We recommend wrapping all the trunks with closed-cell insulation at dormancy; that seems to solve most cold-hardiness problems. #kwsaa CALIFORNIA Male Necessary to pollinize female fuzzy varieties. Will pollinate up to 8 plants. #kwfm variegated, hardy actinidia kolomikta Hardy to Zone 3 ARCTIC BEAUTY Female Hardy to -40˚F. These are the most ornamental vines of the kiwis we offer. The smooth skinned fruit is very high quality and the sweetest of the kiwis. It is also the smallest (¾” diameter). You can eat them like grapes, smooth skin. Ripens early September in the Northwest; well suited for cool summer areas. This vine is not very vigorous- ideal for more confined locations. Both female and male vines are very attractive. #kwab • • • • • • • Best in well-drained, fertile soil Protect from severe winter cold Provide trellis support Best crops with ample summer water Ripen in July-August Space 4’-6’ at planting We sell 2 yr. old canes MARIONBERRY Hardy to Zone 7 A medium to large blackberry with bright red to reddish black fruit, excellent sweet flavor. This is one of the most productive and vigorous blackberries. Fruits are long and conical with medium firmness, perfect for fresh eating and for processing. Fruits late July into early August in the Northwest. #bbmb THORNLESS LOGANBERRY Hardy to Zone 5 A cross between a wild blackberry and a raspberry, this variety has a unique and delectable flavor. The bushes are thornless (even the suckers) making it an ideal selection for the home gardener. Early season. #bblb THORNLESS LOCH NESS Hardy to Zone 5 A truly thornless blackberry developed in Scotland. Loch Ness is a very productive variety with exceptional flavor and real gourmet quality. Loch Ness should become one of the very best thornless blackberries for the home garden. Ripens late July. #bbln THORNLESS BOYSENBERRY Hardy to Zone 6 A vigorous trailing vine that produces very large sweet berries. These reddish black fruits can be up to 2” in length. Fruit will ripen over a several month period. #bbby THORNLESS TRIPLE CROWN Hardy to Zone 5 Very productive vines bear huge, sweet berries beginning in August and continuing till frost. Well managed plants have been reported to bear over 30 lbs. of fruit per plant. #bbttc KOLOMIKTA Male Pollinizes up to 8 females. The male is particularly striking with its pink, white and green variegated leaves. Retains leaf color best when grown in partial shade in a cool location. #kwkm Page 20 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits ornamental landscape plants THE CATALOG HAS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING OF WHAT’S AT THE NURSERY! ALL PLANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE NURSERY. ONLY PLANTS WITH A “#” CAN BE SHIPPED. Our goal is to provide you with an extensive listing of well-grown, choice plants, many of which are truly unusual and merit attention in your garden. USDA HARDINESS ZONES: The USDA Hardiness Zones are based only on AVERAGE ANNUAL MINIMUM TEMPERATURES. Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Below -50˚F -50˚F to -40˚F -40˚F to -30˚F -30˚F to -20˚F -20˚F to -10˚F -10˚F to 0˚F 0˚F to 10˚F Zone 8 10˚F to 20˚F Zone 9 Zone 10 20˚F to 30˚F 30˚F to 40˚F Summer heat and humidity also play a role in plants’ adaptability. Your own experience with borderline plants is probably the most valuable way of assessing hardiness, but the chart above is a starting point. conifers Conifers add year round interest to the garden with a variety of color, texture and form. We give approximate sizes and growth rates for conifers in our maritime climate; they may grow differently outside the Pacific Northwest. 6”-8” per year. Available only for pick up. • Blauer Eskimo MINIATURE A flattened globe form of Korean Fir with blue-green needles. Grows less than 2” per year. Best color in full sun. #akbe1 1 gl - $44.95; larger sizes available for pick up. How big will it get? This is a common question from conifer shoppers. There is no hard and fast answer, because conifers continue to grow as long as they are alive – and they can live a very long time. Size can also vary due to cultural conditions. Catagory Growth per Year Average size at 10 Years Miniature Less than 1" Less than 1' in height or width Dwarf 1" to 6" 1' to 6' in height or width Intermediate 6"-12" 6'- 12' in height or width Large Greater than 12" Greater than 12' in height or width Abies balsamea - Balsam Fir Hardy to Zone 3 • Eugene Gold DWARF A low spreading, rounded form of balsam fir with bright yellow needles. Grows 2” to 4” per year. Best with some shade. #abeg1 1 gl - $24.95 • Nana DWARF Deep green needles densely clothe this wider-than-tall conifer. Slow growing, it will reach 15” high, 18” wide as a ten year old plant. #abnan2 2 gl -$24.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Abies concolor White Fir Hardy to Zone 4 Native to Western mountains, these large needled conifers need good drainage and full sun. • Archers Dwarf DWARF A conical dwarf form of white fir, growing 2”-3” per year, taller-than-wide form. The large needles are powder blue. Available only for pick up. • Blue Cloak LARGE Majestic conifer with long needles of intense, powder blue. Growing 12” per year, a 10 year old plant can reach 10’ high, 5’ wide, with a full, pyramidal form with downward trending branching. Available only for pick up. • Wintergold INTERMEDIATE A green form of white fir that turns a stunning golden color in winter. Pyramidal form. Grows about 6” per year. Available only for pick up. Abies koreana - Korean Fir Hardy to Zone 5 Korean Fir has many cultivars, from miniature to large in size, from silvery to blue-green to deep green. All thrive in sun. • Blau Pfiff INTERMEDIATE Bright blue foliage covers this small growing collector’s conifer. A pyramidal form growing • Green Carpet DWARF A flattened, bunshaped conifer with deep green needles that twist slightly to show their silvery undersides. Grows 2”-3” per year. A great rockery conifer. #akgree1 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Lippetal DWARF A slow growing, upright form of Korean Fir. Very dense, but does have a leader, and eventually forms a tight, small column. Grows 3”-4” per year. Available only for pick up. • Silberlocke INTERMEDIATE The needles on this beautiful conifer are twisted to show the silvery undersides. Pyramidal but irregular in form, it will reach 6’-8’ in 10 years. Best in full sun, well-drained soil. Available only for pick up. • Silberperl MINIATURE A very dwarf, flattened ball-shaped conifer with green needles that curve for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 21 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 3”-6” per year. It eventually forms a leader, becoming a broad cone. • Feeling Blue DWARF Powder blue foliage shines on this prostrate cedar. It grows 3”-4” per year. Best planted in full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Cedrus libani - Lebanon Cedar Hardy to Zone 6 upwards and show their silvery undersides. Grows ½” per year. #aksilp1 1 gl $54.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Silber Mavers MINIATURE A very dwarf, globe-shaped conifer with dark green needles that curve upwards to show their silvery undersides. Grows ½” per year. A great rockery or trough conifer. Full sun, well-drained soil. Available only for pick up. • New! Tundra A miniature spreading conifer for the rock garden, growing only 1”-2” per year. Sun to partial shade. #aktun1 1 gl - $39.95 • Glauca Pendula INTERMEDIATE Graceful, narrow, upright tree, growing 8”-10” per year. Short, blue-green needles on weeping branches. Best in full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Available only for pick up.. • New! Hedge Hog MINATURE A miniature cedar with long gray-green needles that layer out in wider-than-tall mound. Grows 1”-2” per year. Full sun. #clhh1 1 gl - $49.95 Abies magnifica - Shasta Fir Hardy to Zone 5 • Mount Si DWARF A tiny, mounded form of Shasta Fir, with long, blue-gray needles. Grows only 2”-3” per year. #amms 2 gl - $54.95 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana - Lawson Cypress Hardy to Zone 6 • Prostrata INTERMEDIATE Powder blue needles cloak this wide spreading conifer. Grows 8”-10” per year, wider than tall. One of the best blue conifers for our region. Available only for pick up. Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar Hardy to Zone 6 True deodar cedars are conifers that tolerate sun, drought, and deer pressure. They also tolerate most soil types, and have few pest problems. Available only for pick up. • Deep Cove INTERMEDIATE A compact, pyramidal form of deodar cedar that grows 8”-10” per year. The new growth is creamy white, with older needles of blue-green. • Devinely Blue DWARF Dense blue foliage on a mounded form, growing Page 22 Beautiful conifers with great foliage colors. All need well-drained soils and are best in sun to partial shade. Available only for pick up. • Ellwood’s Pillar DWARF Slow growing, extremely narrow cone of deep blue-gray foliage, growing 4”-6”per year. • Snow White INTERMEDIATE Slow growing, columnar conifer of blue-gray foliage with stunning creamy new growth. Grows 6”-8” per year. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Glauca Pendula’ - Alaskan Yellow Cedar Hardy to Zone 4 INTERMEDIATE (Callitropsis nootkatensis) Native to the Pacific Northwest and up the coast into Alaska. Graceful form, with bluish, slightly weeping foliage; slow growing to 30’. Ten year height will be 8’-10’.#cnpen1 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. per year. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. Available only for pick up. • Gracilis Aurea INTERMEDIATE A compact, upright form of Hinoki Cypress with bright golden yellow foliage. Grows 6”-8” per year. Best color in full sun. Available only for pick up. • Kosteri DWARF An upright, irregular form of Hinoki cypress with cupped sprays of bright, olive-green foliage. Grows 3”-6” per year. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #cokos 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Mariesii DWARF An upright, irregular, dwarf form of Hinoki Cypress with sprays of deep green foliage flecked in cream. Grows 3”-4” per year. Best in partial shade. #comar 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Nana Gracilis DWARF This popular dwarf Hinoki Cypress has dark green cupped sprays of foliage. Slow growing, only 3”-4” per year. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #conang 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Nana Lutea DWARF This popular dwarf Hinoki Cypress has lemon-yellow over dark green cupped sprays of foliage. Slow growing, only 3”-4” per year. #conanl 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Chamaecyparis pisifera - Sawara False Cypress Hardy to Zone 4 • Baby Blue DWARF Soft, slightly curled, very blue foliage on a dense, conical shrub. Grows 3”-4” per year. #cpbb 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Snow Slow growing, globe shaped evergreen, only growing 1”-2” per year. New growth tips are white, contrasting with Chamaecyparis obtusa - Hinoki Cypress Hardy to Zone 5 Many forms are available of this lovely conifer. • Gracilis INTERMEDIATE A compact, upright form of hinoki cypress with bright green, shell-shaped foliage. Grows 6”-8” check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits • Effusa A slow growing, prostrate mat of dark green and silvery needles. Can grow 3”-6” per year. #jceff1 1 gl - $15.95 • Compressa DWARF A tight column of gray-green foliage, perfect as an exclamation point in a rock garden. Grows 3”-6” per year. #jccom 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Gold Cone INTERMEDIATE Columnar conifer with finely textured bright yellow foliage. Grows 6”-8” per year. #jcgc 1 gl $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ Himalayan Juniper Hardy to Zone 5 DWARF Slow growing, mounded conifer, only growing 2”-3” per year. Steely blue needles have best color in full sun. #jsbs 1gl - $15.95 the older, gray-green foliage. Best in full to partial shade. #cpsno1 1 gl -$15.95 • Tsukomo MINIATURE A very dwarf mound of dense, soft green foliage. Grows less than 1” per year. Excellent for rock gardens and troughs. #cpts 1 gl - $15.95 Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Cedar Hardy to Zone 6 Elegant conifers with lacy foliage, good for sun or partial shade. Best with ample summer water and protection from NE winds. 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Black Dragon DWARF Slow growing form of Japanese Cedar, growing 4”-6” per year. The dense foliage is dark green, with lime-green new growth. #cjbla1 • Cristata LARGE Fast growing conifer that develops fasciated branches, or “Cockscombs”. A real conversation plant! Will grow 8”-10” per year. #cjcris1 • Elegans Aurea INTERMEDIATE A cultivar with soft, light green foliage turning lime-green during the winter. Grows 6”-8” per year. #cjelaur1 • Elegans INTERMEDIATE Soft, graygreen summer foliage turns bronzepurple in winter. Grows 6”-8” per year. #cjeleg1 • Sekkan Sugi INTERMEDIATE Moderately slow growing, variegated form of Japanese Cedar, growing about 8” per year. The dense foliage is lemon-yellow. #cjsekk1 • Yoshino LARGE Medium sized conifer, growing 10”-12” per year. The hardiest cultivar of Japanese Cedar. #cjyosh1 Juniperus communis - Common Juniper Hardy to Zone 5 • Berkshire MINIATURE A slow growing, low mound of deep green and silver needles. The plant takes on deep purple tones in winter. Grows 1”-2” per year. #jcberk 1 gl - $15.95 Larix kaempferi - Japanese Larch Hardy to Zone 3 • New! Blue Ball DWARF A newer dwarf Japanese larch from Germany, Blue Ball is a flattened ball of powder blue needles which turn golden in fall. Grows 3”-4” per year. #lkbb1 1 gl - $39.95 • Wolterdingen DWARF Congested blue-green foliage covers this compact, irregular mound-shaped conifer spring through fall. The needles turn golden yellow in autumn. Grows 3”-4” per year. #lkwol1 1 gl - $39.95 Larix laricina ‘Blue Sparkler’ - Blue Sparkler Larch Hardy to Zone 2 INTERMEDIATE A deciduous, upright semidwarf larch with blue needles, turning yellow orange in fall. Grow 8”-10” per year. #llbs1 1 gl - $29.95 Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Gold Rush’ - Golden Dawn Redwood Hardy to Zone 5 LARGE (Also known as ‘Ogon’) The feathery needles of this deciduous conifer are brilliant lemon-yellow tipped green in summer, turning golden yellow before dropping in fall. Grows 12”-18” per year. Available only for pick up. cover. Grows 4”-6” per year. Full sun, average soil. Available only for pick up. Picea sitchensis - - see natives section Picea sitchensis ‘Silverzwerg’ Hardy to Zone 6 DWARF A dwarf form of our native Sitka Spruce. Silvery needles on a rounded globe, growing 1”-2” per year. Full sun, average soil. Available only for pick up. Pinus koraensis - Korean Pine Hardy to Zone 3 • Oculis Draconis (Dragon’s Eye) INTERMEDIATE Yellow bands mark the blue-green needles of this compact pine. Upright, growing 8”-12” per year. Available only for pickup. • Silveray INTERMEDIATE A silvery blue form of Korean Pine, with dense, twisted needles and very ornamental cones. Silveray is narrow in habit, growing 8”10” per year. Available only for pickup. Pinus mugo - Mugo Pine Hardy to Zone 2 • Carsten’s DWARF A dense, dwarf form of mugo pine, wider than tall, growing 2”-4” per year. Lime green in summer, becoming rich golden yellow in winter. Available only for pick up. • Valley Cushion DWARF A true dwarf mugo pine, growing only 2”-3” per year, forming a low, wide mound. Available only for pick up. - Japanese White Pine Hardy to Zone 4 • Adcock’s Dwarf DWARF A choice dwarf form of Japanese white pine with short, twisted blue-gray-green needles. Good for rock gardens, growing 2”-4” per year. Available only for pick up. Picea abies - Norway Spruce Hardy to Zone 3 • Little Gem MINIATURE Slow growing mounded conifer, growing 3”-4” per year. The lime-green new growth contrasts strongly with the older dark green needles. #palg2 2 gl - $24.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Perry’s Gold DWARF A dense small tree with an upright, conical habit. The spring foliage emerges near-white, becoming bright yellow and gradually fading to deep green. The contrast of the older needles and the brilliant new growth is striking. Grows 3”-4” per year. #papg2 2 gl - $39.95 • Weeping Blue INTERMEDIATE A blue form of weeping Norway Spruce. Must be staked to height, or grown as a ground- for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 23 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 upright form. Grows 3”-6” per year. Available only for pickup. • Goldilocks DWARF A dwarf form of Japanese White Pine, growing 4”-6” per year, with an irregular, upright habit. Needles are long, blue-green frosted with golden yellow. Available only for pickup. • Ogon-Goyo INTERMEDIATE Short golden needles fade to creamy white in summer on this irregular shrub, grows 6”-8” per year. Available only for pickup. Pinus pumila ‘Dwarf Blue’ - Dwarf Stone Pine Hardy to Zone 4 DWARF Slow, mounded pine with blue needles. Irregular spreading habit, growing 3”-4” per year. Available only for pickup. Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine Hardy to Zone 3 • Aoi INTERMEDIATE Compact, upright pine has curved blue needles. Tight, narrow form, grows 6”-8” per year. Available only for pickup. • Brevifolia INTERMEDIATE Moderate sized pine with short blue-green needles. Grows 6” per year. #ppbrev 2 gl - $39.95 • Fukai DWARF Blue-green needles are banded in creamy light yellow. This dwarf pine grows with an upright habit, growing 3”-4” per year. A 10 year plant may be 3’ tall and 18” wide. Available only for pickup. • Glauca INTERMEDIATE An irregular shaped tree with slightly twisted bluish gray needles. Elegant, maroon colored cones draw notice in the late spring. Grows about 6”-8” per year. Available only for pickup. • Glauca Nana DWARF A slower growing form of Japanese White Pine with short blue-green needles and an irregular, learning from our experience Conifers Conifers are very tough plants in Northwest gardens. They are typically very disease resistant and winter hardy. Insect and mite problems are usually a sign of stress. Pay attention to winter drainage; many conifers will tolerate slightly wet soil, but be very subject to wind throw in very winter wet soil. Page 24 • Blue Shag DWARF Long, soft bluish needles and a compact form growing 3”-4” per year. Can be sheared to stay smaller. Available only for pickup. • Nana DWARF Long, soft bluish needles on a mounded form that grows 4”-6” per year. Can be sheared to control size and density. Available only for pickup. Pinus sylvestris - Golden Scots Pine Hardy to Zone 3 • Albyns INTERMEDIATE One of the best groundcover pines, low and creeping, with deep blue-green needles. The color is retained even in winter. Grows 6”-8” per year. Available only for pick up. • Nirbeth’s Aurea DWARF Irregular, upright dwarf pine, with lemon-yellow young needles that contrast with older, blue-green needles. Grows 4”-6” per year. Best in full sun. Available only for pickup. Sequoiadendron giganteum - Giant Redwood Hardy to Zone 6 LARGE Fast growing conifer, 18”-24” per year, eventually to 200’+. Prefers deep, moist soil, well-drained, but will tolerate some winter wetness. Full sun or partial shade Available only for pickup. Taxus baccata - Yew Hardy to Zone 5 • Amersfoort DWARF Broadly oval needles give this yew its unusual appearance. Slow growing, upright form, grows 3”-4” per year. #tbame 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Fastigiata DWARF Very upright conifer, growing 6”-8” per year; can reach 15’-20’ high and 4’ wide. Deep green needles. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #tbfast 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Fastigiata Aurea DWARF Very upright conifer, growing 6”-8” per year; old plants can reach 15’-20’ high and 4’ wide. Gold-tipped green needles. #tgfasa 1 gl $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. Taxus brevifolia - see natives section Thuja plicata - Western Red Cedar Hardy to Zone 5 Pacific Northwest native conifer, fast growing, tolerant of most soils, some shade, and wind. We offer several forms. • Excelsa LARGE Fast growing, 12”-15” per year. Holds onto its low branches. Good hedging plant. #tpexc 1 gl - $7.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Salmon Ridge LARGE Our selection of the Northwest native Western Red Cedar. Pseudotsuga menziesii ‘Hess Select’ - Blue Doug Fir Hardy to Zone 5 A very blue form of Doug Fir, slower growing than seedling trees. Plants grow 8”-10” per year. Best in full sun, welldrained soils. Available only for pick up. check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits The original tree is on the North Fork of the Nooksack River, and has a strongly weeping form, much like an Alaskan Cedar. Fast growing, 8”-10” per year. #tpsr 1 gl - $10.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Virescens LARGE Fast growing, almost columnar; holds deep green color through the winter. Grows 10”-12” per year. Good hedging plant. #tpvir 2 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Zebrina LARGE Bright yellow foliage striped deep green. Pyramidal form, grows 12”-15” per year. #tpzeb 1 gl $22.95; larger sizes available for pickup. Tsuga canadensis - Canadian Hemlock Hardy to Zone 4 Small needles, many forms; tolerant of sun or shade. • Bennett DWARF A semi-prostrate conifer for sun or shade. Grows 4”-6” per year. Deep green needles. #tcben 2 gl $24.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Betty Rose DWARF A dwarf, mounded form, with white tipped branches. Grows 2”-3” per year, slightly wider than tall. Sun to partial shade. #tcbr1 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Cole’s Prostrate DWARF A wonderful hemlock for the rockery, grows 3”-4” per year, perfectly flat to the ground. #tccp 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Everitt Golden DWARF Spreading at first, and then becoming upright, this golden foliaged hemlock is a very colorful accent plant. Grows 4”-6” per year. #tceg 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Fremdii DWARF A moderate growing hemlock, taller than wide, growing 4” or more per year. Ascending branches have dense, deep green needles. #tcfre 1 gl - $15.95 • Frosty INTERMEDIATE A slow growing hemlock with creamy white needles, taking on subtle pink tones in winter. Grows 6”-8” per year, but can be kept smaller with shearing. Best in shade. Available only for pickup. • Geneva INTERMEDIATE A compact upright little tree that is happy in full Tsuga heterophylla - Western Hemlock Hardy to Zone 5-9 • Iron Springs INTERMEDIATE A slow growing, semi-dwarf form of our native Western Hemlock. Tiny dark green needles grow on short, stiff, lateral branches. Grows 8”-10” per year. Available only for pickup. Tsuga mertensiana - Mountain Hemlock Hardy to Zone 5 sun or partial shade. Irregular form growing 8”-10” per year. Available only for pickup. • Harmon DWARF An irregular mounded form, taller than wide, growing 3”-4” per year. Deep green, tiny needles on arching branches. Good rock garden hemlock. Available only for pickup. • Jervis DWARF A narrow, irregular upright conifer, truly adorable. Grows 2”-3” per year. #tcjer 1 gl - $19.95 • Kingsville #1 DWARF Unusual upright, irregular conifer, with tiny, deep green needles. Slow growing, about 4”-6” per year. Available only for pickup. • Lewis DWARF Dark green leaves cover the upright rigid branches of this hemlock. Grows 4”-6” per year. Available only for pickup. • Nana Gracilis DWARF Mounded form, growing 3”-4” per year. Small green needles have a silvery cast. #tcnana 1 gl - $15.95 • Stewart’s Gem DWARF A tiny hemlock that forms a flattened mound, growing 1”-2” per year. The tiny leaves are borne on branches with cinnamon-brown tips. #tcstew 1 gl - $15.95 • Stockman’s Dwarf DWARF Wider-thantall dwarf with flat, layered branches covered in deep green needles. Grows 1”-2” per year. Available only for pickup. • Verkade’s Recurved DWARF Slow growing dwarf form; grows about 2”-4” per year. Irregular and picturesque, with tiny curled needles. Available only for pickup. • Bump’s Blue INTERMEDIATE Selected form of Northwest native conifer, with very blue needles. Broad pyramidal shape, grows 6”-8” per year. Available only for pickup. • Dwarf Blue DWARF An unknown cultivar of our native Mountain Hemlock. Mounded at first, but eventually forming a leader, with silvery-blue needles. Grows 3”-4” per year; our 12 year old plant is 3’ high and wide. #tmdb 1 gl - $21.95 • Seedling INTERMEDIATE See the Native Plants Section new conifers available summer 2016 Cedrus libani ‘Green Prince’ - Green Prince Dwarf Lebanon Cedar Hardy to Zone 6 DWARF A very dwarf, irregular compact Cedar of Lebanon. Short green needles and layered habit give this conifer the look of a natural bonsai. Grows 2”-3” per year. Full sun, welldrained soil. #clgree1 1 gl - $39.95 Pinus parviflora ‘Tani mano uki’ Tani mano uki Japanese White Pine Hardy to Zone 5 DWARF A dense dwarf conifer with white new growth and pink buds. Older needles are deep blue green. Does not burn in full sun, once established. Grows 2”-4” per year. The name means “Snow on the Mountains”. #pptmu1 1 gl - $39.95 for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 25 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 flowering garden trees • Summer Gold Strong gold margins on green leaves make this Chinese Dogwood stand out. Prolific white flowers in early June. Upright in habit. • Satomi Pink flowered form is disease resistant, flowering in June. Horizontal branching pattern and rich fall color add interest. Cornus x rutgerensis ‘Aurora Stellar Dogwoods Hardy to Zone 5 Amelanchier grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ - Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Hardy to Zone 4 A spreading shrub with graceful branch patterns, prolific spring bloom and excellent, reliable fall color. Tolerant of most soils. #agab 2’ BR- $19.95 Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ Eastern Redbud Hardy to Zone 4 Spring flowers of rosy pink line the bare branches before the large heart-shaped leaves emerge shimmering red-purple. Golden fall color and winter branching add interest. Grows to 20’, best with some protection from coldest winter winds. 4’-5’ BR - $54.95 Cercis racemosa - Chain Flowered Redbud Hardy to Zone 7 Silvery rose-purple flowers are produced in 3” racemes, similar to wisteria, on bare branches mid-spring. Large, heartshaped leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Slow growing to 20’. Available only for pickup. cornus - flowering dogwoods Cornus kousa - Kousa Dogwood Hardy to Zone 5 Disease resistant dogwoods with starshaped flowers of white, blooming profusely in June. Fall coloring is rich purplish red; red fruit persists into winter. Grows to 20’-25’ in 20 years. We offer several cultivars. Available only for pickup. • Samaritan A vigorous variegated Chinese Dogwood. Prolific white flowers in late May and early June. Cream-edged green leaves turn pink and purple in the fall. Upright, vase-shaped tree. Page 26 A cross of Cornus florida and Cornus kousa. Aurora combines the beauty and disease resistance of its parents. Very floriferous with large, pure white flowers. Deep wine-red fall foliage. Vigorous grower, 20’ in 20 years. Bloom time in the Northwest will be late May. Available only for pickup. Cornus x ‘Rosy Teacups’ Hardy to Zone 6 A new release, this hybrid of Cornus kousa and Cornus nuttalii has wide pink flowers with darker edges. Slightly wider than tall, this dogwood should reach 20’ in 20-25 years. Very disease resistant. #cxrt 3’-4’ B. R. - $54.95 Cornus x ‘Venus’ - Venus Hybrid Dogwood Hardy to Zone 6 An exciting new cross from Rutgers University, combining the large flowers of our native Pacific Dogwood, Cornus nuttalii, with the disease resistance of the Chinese Dogwood, Cornus kousa. #cxven 3’-4’ BR - $52.95 this magnolia suitable for smaller yards, growing to 10’ high, 6’-8’ wide in 10-15 years. #mxgen7 4’-5’ BR - $64.95 • grandiflora Little Gem Hardy to Zone 7 A compact form of Southern Magnolia, Little Gem will stay under 20’ for many years. The deep green leaves have rusty brown undersides, and the white summer flowers are sweetly fragrant. Best protected from winter wind. Available only for pickup. • macrophylla ssp. ashei Ashe Magnolia Hardy to Zone 6 Add a tropical look to your garden. Huge 10”-12” fragrant white flowers bloom in spring. The foliage is also huge, up to 18” long. This small tree will grow to 12’-18’. Can be grown as a multistemmed shrub. Best in a wind protected spot. Available only for pickup. magnolias • New! Genie Hardy to Zone 5 Deep maroon-purple blooms open over a long period of spring to early summer, often with a lighter second bloom late summer. A compact, pyramidal form makes • Rose Marie Hardy to Zone 4 Large, rosepink flowers with a lemony fragrance bloom in mid-April, missing frost damage. Grows to 10’ in 10 years, with a pyramidal shape. Available only for pickup. Malus - Scab Resistant Flowering Crabapples for the Pacific Northwest Hardy to Zone 5 These small garden trees provide spring flowers and ornamental, bird-loved fruit in summer and fall. They mature at 12’15’ and are tolerant of a variety of soils. We have chosen cultivars that require little or no disease management. They can also act as pollinizers for fruiting apples with the same bloom time. Available only for pickup. • Evereste Mid-season blooming, the check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits camellia-like flowers bloom in June. Wine-red fall color. #smtal 1 gl - $29.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • pseudocamellia - Japanese Stewartia Hardy to Zone (4)5 This magnificent tree bears scented, white, camellia-like flowers, appearing in July. Fall foliage is subtle shades of red, orange and pink. The bark pattern provides interest yearround. Slow growing, to 25’ in many years. #spjap 1 gl - $24.95; larger sizes available for pickup. white flowers are followed by 1½” tart red fruit that can be used for juice. The bright green foliage is very disease resistant. • Louisa Weeping, spreading form, growing to 12’ high and wide at maturity. Mid-season blooming, the abundant pink flowers are followed by pea-sized, dark red fruit enjoyed by birds. The foliage is deep green and disease resistant. • Prairiefire Compact rounded tree, growing to 12-15’ high. Late season bloom of intense pink flowers followed by persistant, pea-sized, dark red fruit. The foliage emerges dark purple-red. Very disease resistant. Styrax japonicus - Japanese Snowbell Hardy to Zone 6 Stewartias • koreana Korean Stewartia Hardy to Zone 6 Slow growing tree, eventually to 20’-30’in 20 years or more, bears saucer shaped, scented white blossoms in July. Slightly smaller growing than Japanese stewartia. Beautiful tan and gray flaking bark, and wine red fall color add interest of the tree. Available only for pick up. • ovata - Mountain Stewartia Hardy to Zone 6 Native to the Appalachian mountains of the Southeast, this small delicate tree blooms mid summer with wide white flowers. The fall foliage tones are orange to red. Eventually grows to 15’-20’, often multi-stemmed. Best in afternoon shade and summer moist soils. #soms1 1 gl - $29.95 • monadelpha - Orangebark Stewartia Hardy to Zone 6 Slow growing tree, eventually to 15’-20’, with beautiful, flaking, reddish tan bark. Small, white, • rostrata - Pink Stewartia Hardy to Zone 6 A beautiful stewartia, with rose-red buds that open in late June to large pink-flushed white flowers backed by a rose-red calyx. The seed pods are also deep rose-red. Fall color is a deep wine-red. Mature trees develop furrowed ornamental bark. Slow to 15’, best with ample soil moisture. #srpin 1 gl - $24.95; larger sizes available for pickup. learning from our experience • Carillon Small weeping form of Japanese Styrax, Carillon grows to 8’-10’ high and wide in 10-15 years. Bell shaped, slightly fragrant, white flowers line the branches in early June. Available only for pickup. • Seedling Form In early summer, white tubular, slightly fragrant flowers hang below the branches. Trunk is slender, often twisted in later years. Leaves are oval and dark green with scalloped edges; turn yellow in fall. Grows slowly to 20’ in 20 years. Available only for pickup. • Pink Much like the white flowered Snowbell in habit, ‘Pink Chimes’ blooms with pale rosy pink bells. The foliage is also slightly larger than the white flowered seedlings. Mature size is 15’. #sjpin 2 gl - $39.95 stewartias Stewartias are one of the most beautiful garden trees for our climate, and can provide year round beauty in the right site with their summer flowers, fall foliage color and lovely winter bark and form. They are not drought tolerant, so in well-drained soils, even established trees need supplemental water. Their best site is a north or east exposure with cool, organic rich soils. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 27 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 japanese maples Every yard or landscape can benefit from the addition of these truly elegant garden trees. The varieties below are only a sample of what is available at the nursery. A more complete list can be found online at www.cloudmountainfarm.com. Hardy to Zone 5-8. bark is green striped white. Sun to partial shade. Available only for pickup. laceleaf japanese maples • Orange Flame Sun tolerant form with leaves that emerge orange, then turn green by summer. The fall color is brilliant orange touched in red. Vigorous, upright habit, to 15’ in 10-15 years. Available only for pick up. • Baldsmith A new and exciting dissectum with beautiful orange-red leaves. The color is much brighter than the dark purple-reds of most red laceleaf maples. Moderate growth, to 5’-6’ in 10 years. Available only for pickup. • Garnet A vigorous cultivar that forms a beautiful, cascading mound-shaped specimen, this maple is distinguished by its leaf color - the deep orangish red of the gemstone garnet. This color develops best when grown in sun. Eventually to 9’. Available only for pickup. • Fairy Lights (Acer japonicum) A dwarf form with highly cut leaves, growing in time to 5’ high and wide. Very lacey green summer foliage turns brilliant shades of orange to scarlet in fall. Much slower and delicate than A. j. ‘Green Cascade’. Available only for pickup. • New! Hana Matoi A variegated laceleaf maple, with leaves of deep red that emerge splashed in pink and cream. The foliage background changes to deep green in summer shade. Mounded form, growing to 4’ high and 5’ wide in 10-15 years. #aphm1 1 gl - $49.95 • Jeddeloh Orange A weeping maple with leaves that emerge in spring with peachy orange foliage slowly turning green. The fall display of yellow is overlaid with brilliant orange. Grows to 6’-8’ in 10-15 years. Available only for pickup. • Orangeola Finely cut leaves that emerge orangish red, changing to bronze then green in summer, then a brilliant redorange in fall. Slow grower, reaching 5’8’ in 10-15 years. A ‘Great Plant Picks’. #apora 3 gl - $69.95 •Red Dragon An excellent red laceleaf. The color is quite bright, and the plant grows quickly when young to make a quick focal point in your garden. Available only for pickup. • Ruby Lace Very similar to Red Filigree, Ruby Lace has very finely cut leaves that emerge deep maroon. In shade, the color will fade to purple-washed green; in sun the foliage will stay deep red through the summer. Slow growing to 6’ high and wide in 15 years. Available only for pickup. Page 28 • Osakazuki An old cultivar of Japanese Maple, Osakazuki is renouned for its brilliant crimson fall color. The large leaves are green in summer, and very sun tolerant. Grows to 10’-12’ in 10 years. #aposak3 3 gl - $69.95 • Spring Delight A new green laceleaf, with delightful peach colored spring foliage (hence the name!). The foliage matures in summer to bright green, then becomes a blend of orange and red in fall. Vigorous grower; sun tolerant. Available only for pickup. classic japanese maples • Aconitifolium Known as the ‘Fern Leaf’ or ‘Dancing Peacock Maple’. An upright form of Acer japonicum, with finely cut green leaves that turn scarlet in fall. Vigorous grower, can reach 15’-18’. Tolerates full sun or partial shade. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #ajacon1 1 gl - $39.95 • Aoyagi Aoyagi is the “Green Coral Bark” Maple, with bright pea-green wood for winter interest. It has light green foliage, becoming bright golden in fall. Upright in habit, it grows to 8’ high in 10-15 years, eventually to 15’-18’. Part shade. Available only for pickup. • Saoshika Horizontally held, star-shaped leaves emerge lime-green with lobes tipped in red. Fall color is bright golden yellow. Grows as wide as tall, maturing at 8’-10’. Available only for pickup. • Shigarami Star-shaped green leaves emerge edged in red in spring. The fall color is a blend of gold, orange and red. Develops beautiful horizontal branching, grows to 10’. #apshiga 3 gl - $79.95 dwarf japanese maples • Beni Maiko A small, bushy cultivar grown for its brilliant spring of scarlet red. The small, irregularly shaped leaves fade to pinkish-red with green undertones in the summer, often returning to scarlet in the fall. Mature size of 6’. #apbmaik3 3 gl - $69.95 • Bonfire An upright stocky maple, growing to 5’-6’ in 10 years. The leaves in spring • Beni Kawa This spectacular maple is prized for its salmon-red bark, brighter than other coral bark maples. The small green leaves are edged in red when they first emerge in spring. Fall color is bright yellow. Upright habit to 10’. Available only for pickup • Hogyoku Upright, spreading form with large green leaves that turn brilliant orange in autumn. To 15’ at maturity, sun tolerant cultivar. #aphog3 3 gl - $69.95 • Ki Hachijo A sturdy upright tree, maturing at 10-12’. Green summer leaves develop a distinctive fall coloration of goldenyellow suffused with rosy overtones, blending into light orange and red. The check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits emerge a brilliant crimson, then slowly turn green in summer. The fall tones are scarlet. Available only for pick up • Coral Magic Coral Magic’s leaves emerge in spring a deep coral pink. The color slowly matures to green in summer, then a stunning orange in fall. 4’-5’ in 10-15 years. #apcm3 3 gl - $69.95 • Jerre Schwartz A dwarf, shrubby maple with deeply divided leaves that emerge pinkish red. Summer color will be a mix of green and red; more red in sun. Grows to 4’-5’ high and wide in 10 years. #apjs3 3 gl - $69.95 • New! Kamagata A beautiful dwarf tree whose delicate appearance belies its tough nature. The green leaves emerge edged in red, and become a bright light green in summer. The fall colors are brilliant shades of yellow and orange touched in red. 10 year size 3’-4’. #apkam1 1 gl - $49.95 • New! Orion A dwarf maple with deeply divided leaves emerging red, slowly aging to coppery red. The fall tones are orange. Shrubby form, growing to 4’-5’ high and wide in 10-15 years. Can take full sun. #apori1 1 gl - $39.95 • New! Patsy A new cultivar with deeply dissected leaves that emerge chartreuse green edged in deep purple red. A spreading, upright form will grow to 6’-7’ high in 10-15 years. Fall colors are a blend of yellow, orange and red. #appat1 1 gl - $49.95 • Ruslyn in the Pink This dwarf maple grows to 6’ high, 4’ wide in 10 years. Grow it for the brilliant hot pink spring foliage, which becomes green in summer. The fall tones are bright crimson-red. Available only for pick up • Shigure Bato A beautiful small maple with deeply cut leaves that emerge red toned, then lighten to green in summer. The fall tones are a blend of gold, orange, and crimson. Wide spreading form, maturing at 6’ high and 8’ wide. Available only for pickup. • Wilson’s Pink Dwarf A small, upright dwarf whose tiny leaves emerge bright pinkish-red. The leaves turn to soft green for the summer. Grows to 4’-5’ in 10 years. Because this is an early-to-leaf variety it is best in winter shade. Available only for pickup. should reach 6’-8’ in 10 years. Available only for pickup. northwest japanese maple cousins • Winter’s Flame A dwarf coral bark maple, maturing at 6’ high, with brilliant coralred stems, and pale green leaves turning golden in fall. Available only for pickup. variegated or unusual foliaged maples • New! Ariadne A colorful maple through the seasons, with leaves emerging orange-pink with golden veining and maturing to a red with deeper purple veining. Fall colors are a blend of flame red with gold an orange. A small spreading habit, to 6’-8’ high and wide. #apari3 3 gl - $69.95 • New! First Ghost Spring color of nearly white leaves having deep green veins and red tips. The color holds well into the summer. Fall color is yellow to orange. Grows to 7’ high, 4’ wide in 10-15 years. Best with afternoon shade.#apfg1 1 gl - $39.95 • Olsen’s Frosted Strawberry New and rare Japanese Maple with leaves that emerge strawberry pink, frosted with cream. In sun, the leaves hold their color, and will be veined in green and silver. Upright and vigorous, growing to 8’ in 10 years. #apofs1 1 gl - $49.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Oridono Nishiki A vigorous upright tree with leaves of green splashed with pink and white. This cultivar is noted for its coral-pink young wood and pink streaking on the mature bark. Matures at 12’. Available only for pickup. • Shishigashira The ‘Lion’s Mane Maple’. This upright maple carries its bright green, crinkled leaves quite close to the branch in tight clusters. Slow growing, reaching 6’-8’ in 10 to 15 years. Fall coloration a striking gold with crimson undertones. Available only for pick up. • Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’ - Golden Fullmoon Maple The leaves emerge in spring as round orbs of soft yellow-green. The pale leaves turn shades of yellow and orange through red in fall. Best with partial to full shade. Slow growing to 5’ in 10 years. #asaur1 1 gl - $49.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ - Fullmoon Maple Similar to Aureum, Autumn Moon has leaves of light yellow touched in purple. The fall tones are deeper, tending toward orange to red. Slightly faster growing, Autumn Moon Acer circinatum - Vine Maple Hardy to Zone 6 Our native relative of the beautiful Japanese maples. Delicate branching, wonderful fall color. Best in partial shade. See our Native section for description of seedling trees; we also carry some wonderful cultivars: • Burgundy Jewel A red leafed vine maple! Leaves emerge purple red, and hold that color through the summer when planted in sun. Smaller than seedling vine maples, Burgundy Jewel will reach 6’ in 10 years. #acbj3 3 gl - $69.95 • Del’s Dwarf A slow growing form of vine maple, reaching only 2’-3’ high in 15 years. The new growth emerges bronze, changing later to deep green, then taking on fall tones of yellow, red, and orange. #acdd3 3 gl - $69.95 • New! Monroe This maple has finely cut leaves and an open, airy form. A slow growing tree, eventually reaching 10’ high and wide. Yellow fall tones. Best in partial to full shade. A ‘Great Plant Picks’. #acmon1 1 gl - $39.95 • Pacific Fire This small tree has brilliant orange-red bark, making it stand out in winter. The green summer leaves take on golden and orange fall tones. Slow, to 8’-10’ in 10 years. Available only for pickup. • New! Sunglow A dwarf form with beautiful apricot colored spring leaves. The foliage changes to pale green in summer, then brilliant red-orange in fall. Rounded in shape, to 4’ in 10 years, eventually to 6’-8’ high and wide. Best with afternoon shade. #acsg1 1 gl - $39.95 • Sunny Sister A selected form of vine maple with stunning coral spring color. Slower growing than seedling vine maples, it should reach 6’ in 10-15 years. Available only for pickup. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 29 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 garden trees for foliage & form summer drought. Grows to 25’ in 20 years, eventually to 50’. Available only for pick up. Carpinus japonica - Japanese Hornbeam Hardy to Zone 4 Acer carpinifolium ‘Esveld Select’ - Esveld Select Hornbeam-Leaved Maple Hardy to Zone 4 A rare tree in cultivation, this slow growing form of hornbeam-leaved maple has narrow, toothed leaves emerging lime green, becoming deep green in summer. Dense, upright compact habit, growing to 5’-6’ in 10 years. Available only for pickup. Acer crataegifolium ‘Veitchii’ Variegated Hawthorn Maple Hardy to Zone 6 A small growing tree for shade to part shade, Veitchii has delicate green leaves streaked with white. The foliage turns golden yellow in the fall. Grows to 12’ in 10 years, eventually to 18’. A ‘Great Plant Picks’. Available only for pick up. Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple Hardy to Zone 4 One of the best trees for year-round interest. Leaves are three-lobed, medium green, turning brilliant shades of red and orange in fall. In winter, curls of purple-brown bark peel from its trunk and branches to expose the glistening orange-cinnamon inner bark. Grows to 20’-25’. #agpap2 2 gl - $29.95; larger sizes available for pickup. Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Eskimo Sunset’ - Eskimo Sunset Maple Hardy to Zone 4 A bold, variegated form of Sycamore Maple, with bright splashes of pink, maroon, and cream on the green leaves. Grows to 10’ in 10 years, eventually reaching 25’-30’. Available only for pickup. Acer rubrum ‘Magnificent Magenta’ - Burgundy Belle® Red Maple Hardy to Zone 4 A great foliage and shade tree for large gardens. Very symmetrical branching habit with fall color turning from brilliant red to intense burgundy. Fantastic fall color sets this Red Maple apart. Tolerant of winter wet soil and Page 30 A small sized shade tree, this very ornamental hornbeam has wavy narrow leaves. Not bothered by pests or disease, this tree will rapidly form a rounded crown, to 10’ in ten years, eventually to 25’. In summer and autumn, the tree is decorated by hop-like seed clusters. Excellent street tree, too. Available only for pick up. best in full sun or light shade. Available only for pick up. • Red Obelisk A columnar form of beech with dark purple, dissected leaves that emerge in spring like purple-black feathers. Grows to 12’ high and 3’ wide in 10 years. Available only for pick up. Catalpa bignoides ‘Aurea’ - Golden Catalpa Hardy to Zone 5 Fast growing shade tree, grows to 30’40’, with large, rich golden leaves and May flowers of cream panicles. Can be coppiced for a shrubby form; huge leaves. Available only for pick up. Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Katsura Hardy to Zone 5 • New! Claim Jumper This new katsura leafs out in spring with stunning burgundy foliage, which changes to bright yellow in summer. Best with some afternoon shade and summer water. Grows to 18’-20’ in 15 years. #cjcj1 2’-3’ BR - $52.95 • Seedling An elegant Asian tree, at first columnar, then spreading and horizontally branching with age. Leaves are heartshaped and emerge lime-green suffused with pink, turning a kaleidoscopic range of yellow, crimson, orange, pink and red in the fall. Available only for pick up. Fagus sylvatica - European Beech Hardy to Zone 5 • Dawyck Gold A columnar form with golden yellow leaves. Grows to 18’ high and 4’ wide in 10 years, eventually maturing at 30’ high, 7’ wide. Beeches are Ginkgo biloba - Maidenhair Tree Hardy to Zone 3 • Autumn Gold Narrow, pyramidal shape, growing to 15’ high, 6’ wide in 10-15 years. Light green, fan-shaped foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in the fall. Male cultivar. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. Available only for pick up. • Chase Manhattan A dwarf ginkgo with tiny, thumbnail sized, fan shaped leaves and brilliant golden yellow fall color. Slow growing, it should mature at 3’-4’ high and wide. Best in full sun, average, well-drained soil. #gbcha1 1 gl - $29.95 • Chi Chi A dwarf ginkgo growing to 8’-12’ high and wide in 20 years, with beautiful fan-shaped foliage, lime green in summer, turning brilliant yellow in fall. A good substitute for Japanese Maples when verticillium wilt is a problem in the soil. #gbchi1 1 gl - $29.95 • Marieken A new dwarf ginkgo from the Netherlands. Slow growing, 4”-6” per year, with large, ruffled leaves. Lemon yellow fall color. A 10 year old plant might reach 5’-6’. Very cute! Available only for pick up. Nyssa sylvatica - Sourgum Hardy to Zone 3 Native to eastern North America, Sourgum or Tupelo is one of the first trees to color in autumn. Brilliant fall color of orange to red. Tolerant of wet or dry soils. Slow at first, but eventually becomes a large tree. Available only for pick up. Parrotia persica - Persian Ironwood Hardy to Zone 4 • Seedling A beautiful deciduous tree check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits known for its spectacular fall color. Graceful winter form and spidery winter flowers are also notable. A 10 year old tree may reach 10’-15’ high and 12’ wide. Available only for pick up. • Select Red A beautiful selection with extra colorful foliage. The leaves emerge slightly red tinted, and take on more color as summer advances. The fall tones are scarlet dominated. Best color in full sun. #pprf2 2 gl - $29.95 • Vanessa Vanessa was selected for its narrower form; a 10 year old tree may reach 10’-15’ high and 8’ wide. A’Great Plant Picks’ selection. #ppvan2 2 gl - $29.95 Quercus pontica - Armenian Oak Hardy to Zone 5 A small, stout tree, growing eventually to 12’-15’. The large, glossy green leaves with felted gray undersides become rich yellow in autumn. Available only for pick up. Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak Hardy to Zone 5 Fast growing oak, matures at 50’-60’, with rounded crown. Bronze-red to bright red fall color. Full sun, welldrained soil. Available only for pick up. deciduous shrubs Berberis thunbergii - Barberry Hardy to Zone 5 Azaleas Hardy to Zone 5 Deciduous shrubs of great beauty. Picturesque branches in winter bear bright and fragrant flowers in late spring. Many varieties also have spectacular fall color. All grow in sun or shade and average soil. Available only for pick up. • Arneson’s Ruby Princess Intense, deep ruby-red flowers are produced in abundance during mid-season. Compact form, to 3’-4’, wider-than-tall. Good disease resistance and great fall foliage color. • Centennial Named in honor of Washington State’s Centennial, this deciduous azalea has fragrant flowers of light apricot-yellow, gradually fading to white with a deep golden flare. The shiny foliage is mildew resistant and takes on great fall color. Grows to 4’-5’. • Gibralter Brilliant orange-flushed red flowers held in a tight ball truss. Compact habit, maturing at 4’-5’, and good mildew resistance. Fall color is a blend of gold and orange. • Golden Comet A selection of the Honeysuckle Azalea (Rhododendron luteum). Golden Comet has large, golden yellow flowers that are intensely fragrant. Excellent fall foliage color, too! More mildew resistant than most R. luteum. Grows to 4’-5’ in 10-15 years. Available only for pick up. • Bagatelle A dwarf rounded form of deciduous Barberry, with deep purple leaves. Grows to 12”-16” high and wide. Best in full sun. Blazing fall color. Drought tolerant when established. • Golden Rocket Narrow, columnar deciduous barberry with bright golden foliage. Grows to 5’ high, 2’ wide. • Helmond Pillar Deciduous, columnar shrub growing to 6’ high, 1’ wide, with deep purple foliage. Tiny yellow flowers are fragrant; bears red berries in fall as the leaf color intensifies to crimson. Deer leave it alone! • Pow Wow Upright in habit; deciduous shrub with cream variegation. Leaves hold their bright chartruese color best in part shade. Fall color of yellow, orange and red. • Tiny Gold A new golden barberry to accent the garden. Growing only 2’ high and wide with golden yellow leaves that don’t burn in full sun. Calycanthus x raulstonii ‘Hartlage Wine’ - Sweetshrub Hardy to Zone 5 A vigorous hybrid sweetshrub, or Carolina allspice. Large flowers are wine red and lightly fragrant. Blooms over a long period in late spring. Can reach 8’ high and wide in 10 years. Shade to part shade. Available only for pick up. Calycanthus x raulstonii ‘Venus’ Sweetshrub Hardy to Zone 5 Large white, magnolia like flowers with burgundy touched centers bloom in early summer, sweetly fragrant. A large shub, growing to 8’-10’, Venus has bold, tropical looking leaves which turn golden in autumn. Available only for pick up. Corylopsis glab. gotaoana - Fragrant Winter Hazel Hardy to Zone 5 A large shrub or small tree with fragrant, pale yellow flowers in early spring. The soft green foliage takes on shades of yellow and orange in fall. Grows to 8’ high and wide in 10-15 years. Available only for pick up. Corylopsis pauciflora - Buttercup Winter Hazel Hardy to Zone 6 Deciduous shrub with horizontal branching, to 4’-6’ in height and width. Late winter blooms of soft yellow are quite fragrant. The green leaves emerge after the bloom. Sun to full shade, moist, well-drained soil. A ‘Great Plants Pick’. Available only for pick up. Corylopsis spicata - Winter Hazel Hardy to Zone 5 Deciduous shrub with horizontal branching, reaches 8’-10’ in height. Late winter blooms of soft yellow are quite fragrant. The leaves emerge smokey purple, become green in summer. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. Available only for pick up. Corylus avellana ‘Red Dragon’ - Red Dragon Contorted Hazel Hardy to Zone 4 An OSU introduction, this red-leafed contorted hazelnut is also blight resistant! Deep purple-red leaves and catkins are carried on a moderately vigorous, twisted, spreading form. Can eventually reach 10’ in height. Available only for pick up. Caryopteris x clandonesis ‘Dark Knight’ - Bluebeard Hardy to Zone 5 Small shrubby plant with very dark blue flowers and silvery-grey, aromatic leaves. Grows to 2’-3’ high and wide. Late summer to fall bloom. Full sun, fairly drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Deer leave it alone! for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 31 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 to part shade; rich moist soil. #dcen 1 gl - $21.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Edgeworthia chrysantha - Paperbush Hardy to Zone 7 Very fragrant yellow, daphne-like flowers bloom over a long period in February and March. Tropical-looking foliage on striking stems give the plant an exotic summer look. Best flowering in a warm site. #ecpap1 1gl - $24.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Enkianthus campanulatus - Redvein Enkianthus Hardy to Zone 6 Cotinus coggyria ‘Golden Spirit’ Golden Spirit Smoke Bush Hardy to Zone 5 Brilliant golden yellow leaves in sun, bright chartreuse when grown in shade; fall tones of gold, coral, orange and red. Pink-flushed-cream flower plumes. Slow, with a broad, upright habit, eventually to 20’. Available only for pick up. Cotinus x ‘Grace’ - Grace Smoke Bush Hardy to Zone 5 Large oval leaves emerge steel blue and darken to deep purple in summer. The foliage turns brilliant orange and red in fall. Large plumes of pink flowers borne in summer. Grows to 15’. Available only for pick up. Daphne x translantica ‘Blafra’ Eternal Fragrance Daphne Hardy to Zone 6 Semi-evergreen to deciduous daphne growing to 3’ high and wide. In spring, the sweetly fragrant flowers begin, pink flushed white, and continue sporadically through the summer. Sun to light shade, well drained soil.#dxef 1 gl - $19.95 Disanthus cercidifolium Hardy to Zone 5 Glossy rounded, heart-shaped leaves grace this Witch Hazel relative all summer. Foliage turns glorious muted shades of yellow, orange, and wine-red in autumn. One of the best shrubs for autumn foliage color in shade. Spidery red flowers bloom in October and November. Best with ample summer water. Grows to 8’ over time. #dice 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Disanthus cercidifolium ‘Ena Nishiki’- Variegated Redbud Hazel Hardy to Zone 5 A new, variegated form of Disanthus. Heart-shaped, bluish green leaves have white margins. In autumn, the leaves change to wine-red and orange, contrasting with the pale margins. Vase-shaped shrub to 8’. Shade Page 32 A beautiful shrub grown for its spectacular fall colors of yellow, orange and red. Bell-like May flowers are large, creamybronze with red veining. Picturesque in habit, it may reach 8’ in time. Sun or partial shade, rich, acidic soil. Available only for pick up. rounded leaves turn shades of gold & orange in fall. A ‘Great Plants Pick’. • Orange Encore Late blooming orange flowered witch hazel with excellent foliage, emerging flushed in maroon, and giving an excellent fall foliage color display. Heptacodium miconiodes - Seven Son Flower Hardy to Zone 5 Bold deciduous shrub prized for its ornamental peeling bark and intensely fragrant autumn flowers. Can grow to 15’ but easily kept smaller with pruning. Available only for pick up. hydrangeas Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Miyamabeni’ - Miyamabeni Enkianthus Hardy to Zone 6 A Japanese selection of this great deciduous shrub. Abundant, bell-shaped flowers of rose red are borne in racemes through the month of May. Spectacular fall color. Eventually to 8’. Best in full sun to partial shade; rich, acidic soil. Available only for pick up. New! Forsythia x ‘Gold Tide’ - Gold Tide Forsythia Hardy to Zone 5 A dwarf forsythia, growing only to 2’ tall, spreading to 4’-5’. Prolific spring blooms of cheerful yellow trumpets. #fxgt 1824” BR - $19.95 Fothergilla gardenii - Dwarf Fothergilla Hardy to Zone 5 Honey-scented, white bottlebrush flowers bloom in April on picturesque bare branches. The green summer foliage turns brilliant shades of orange to crimson in fall. Sun to partial shade; moist acidic soil. #fgfoth 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Hamamelis intermedia - Budded Witch Hazel Hardy to Zone 5 Witch Hazels stand in a class of their own in late winter and early spring. These vigorous vase-shaped shrubs have brilliant colored blossoms blooming January through March. Excellent fall colors are a striking mix of red, orange, and yellows. These are truly multi-season highlight plants in the landscape. Grows to 15’ with equal spread. Available only for pick up. • Arnold’s Promise Winter flowers are spidery, bright yellow and fragrant. The bold, rounded leaves turn shades of gold & orange in fall. A ‘Great Plants Pick’. • Jelena Winter flowers are spidery, bright orange and fragrant. The bold, A group of woody shrubs unequaled for summer bloom. Most will tolerate full sun in the Northwest if summer irrigated, and all will thrive in shade to partial shade. Available only for pick up. Hydrangea macrophylla - Bigleaf Hydrangea Hardy to Zone 5 • Glowing Embers Large mophead flowers of intense rose-pink darken with age. Our stock plant was in bloom last summer from July through October! Compact habit to 4’. • Kingfisher ‘Teller Eisvogel’. Our customers have been asking us for a blue or violet hydrangea. The lacecap flowers are formed from large petals; pH sensitive; blue or violet in acidic soils or fuchsiapink in alkaline soils. Grows to 4’-6’. • Nigra (Mandschurica) This interesting hydrangea is grown for its glossy black stems, complemented by the pale blue to pale pink flowers, depending on pH. Grows to 5’ • Pink Beauty Deciduous shrub to 4’-6’. Summer bloom of dark pink lacecaps over large foliage touched in pink. • Winning Edge Dwarf variety maturing at 18”. Soft rose pink, mophead type flowers. Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea Hardy to Zone 4 • Amethyst A new oakleaf hydrangea with flowers that begin their bloom white, then age to a deep rose-pink. Great maroon fall foliage adds another check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits season of interest. Upright, compact habit, to 5’ high, 4’ wide. • Pee Wee Conical flowers of ivory white appear mid to late summer. Oak-shaped leaves turn burgundy-red in autumn. Grows to 2’-3’. • Sike’s Dwarf Conical flowers of ivory white appear late summer into fall. Oak-shaped leaves turn burgundy-red in autumn. Grows to 3’ high and wide. • Snow Queen Conical flowers of ivory white appear late summer into fall. Oak-shaped leaves turn burgundy-red in autumn. Grows to 6’-8’ high and wide. Physocarpus opulifolius - Ninebark Hardy to Zone 2 • Dart’s Gold Arching shrub, to 4’-5’ with golden yellow leaves in sun, lime-green in shade. Tolerant of most soils. #podart 1 gl - $11.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Purpurea Arching shrub to 6’-7’ with deep purple leaves when grown in sun. Tolerant of most soils. Available only for pick up. Salix - Willows • magnifica Magnolia Leafed Willow Hardy to Zone 6 A large shrub or small tree that will fool its viewers. Large, magnolia-like leaves are bluish-green. The flowers are 6” long, upright rosegray catkins. Grows to 15’. #smwill1 1 gl - $10.95 • melanostachys Black Pussy Willow Hardy to Zone 4 Compact deciduous shrub blooms in late winter with large, glossy black catkins adorned by deep red anthers. Grows to 6’-8’, tolerant of wet soil. #smblk 1 gl - $10.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • myrtilloides ‘Pink Tassels’ Groundcover Willow Hardy to Zone 5 Our original plant came to us under this name, but we are now told that it probably is Salix hylematica. Ground cover willow for the smallest garden. Tiny rose-pink catkins are followed by small green leaves on prostrate branches. Grows to 2”-3” high, 18” wide. #smpin 4”- $6.95 • sachalinensis ‘Sekka’ Japanese Fantail Willow Hardy to Zone 5 A vigorous deciduous shrub grown for its curved and twisting, fasciated (flattened) stems that are dotted in late winter with small, silvery catkins. Can be cut to the ground annually to control size. Available only for pick up. • ‘Tianchi Lakes’ Groundcover Willow Hardy to Zone 5 A groundcover willow, possibly Salix crenata, collected at 12,500’ near Tianchi Lakes in Yunnan, China. Forms a creeping mound of shiny, deciduous foliage in summer; ornamental branches in winter. #sstl 4” pot- $6.95 • yezoalpina Japanese Dwarf Willow Hardy to Zone 4 A prostrate deciduous groundcover growing 6” tall and spreading to 4’-6’. Bold, purplish stems are adorned by upright, pale yellow catkins in early spring. Round green leaves turn bright yellow in autumn. #spnan 1 gl - $10.95 Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ - Black Lace Elderberry Hardy to Zone 6 Finely cut, purple-black foliage is topped in spring with creamy pink flower clusters. Grows to 6’-8’ high and wide in 10 years, can be pruned to stay smaller. Best color in full sun, also grows well in partial shade. Available only for pick up. Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’ - Golden Elderberry Hardy to Zone 3 Large shrub, to 12’ unpruned, with finely cut, golden foliage that resists burning even in full sun. Panicles of white flowers are followed by red berries, loved by birds (not edible). Tolerates many soil types. Available only for pick up. Stachyurus chinensis ‘Magpie’ Magpie Stachyurus Hardy to Zone 6 Upright arching growth to 6’, with red stems and foliage of gray green edged in cream. In late winter or early spring, long racemes of butter yellow flowers appear. Available only for pick up. Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ - Korean Lilac Hardy to Zone 5 Deciduous shrub lilac, grows to 4’-5’ high; very floriferous. Deep purple buds open to fragrant, icy blue-violet flowers in mid-spring, before the leaves fully emerge. Good reddish purple fall color. #spmk1 1 gl - $12.95 Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ Charles Joly French Lilac Hardy to Zone 4 Classic spring blooming shrub for sun. In the Northwest, lilacs bloom best with annual applications of lime to sweeten the soil. Intensely fragrant, deep purple, fully double flowers. Grows to 8’-10’ in 10 years. Available only for pick up. Viburnums Hardy to Zone 6 Deciduous shrubs grown for form and flower. All are good in part shade to sun, average soils. Available only for pick up. • bodnantense Dawn A deciduous viburnum with winter blooms of fragrant pink flowers. Often in bloom from December through March. Highly textured foliage with good fall color. Grows to 8’-10’. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. • burkwoodii Anne Russell A viburnum that blooms in early spring with pink buds opening to intensely fragrant, tubular white flowers. The glossy, deep green leaves often turn red before falling in autumn. Grows to 6’-8’. • carlesii Diana A viburnum with reddish pink buds opening in mid-spring to intensely fragrant pale pink flowers. Fall foliage color is a blend of orange and red. Grows to 5’-6’ high and wide. • plicatum Newport A deciduous viburnum with “snowball” flowers in May. Smaller growing, maturing at 3’-4’ high and wide. Good fall foliage color. Weigela florida - Weigela Hardy to Zone 4 Deciduous shrubs grown for their arching form and prolific tubular flowers. Sun to part shade, tolerant of many soil types. Available only for pick up. • Rubidor Grows to 4’-5’ high and wide. Bright golden yellow foliage make this a bright spot all summer long. Deep rose-red flowers add color in late spring. • Wine and Roses Deep burgundy leaves are highlighted by the prolific deep pink flowers in late spring. Vase-shaped shrub, growing to 4’-5’ high and wide. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 33 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 broadleaf evergreen shrubs Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’ Variegated Boxleaf Azara Hardy to Zone 8 Dark green, finely textured foliage is splashed in white on this small evergreen tree, which can grow to 15’. Tiny, inconspicuous chocolate-scented flowers in late winter. Full sun to partial shade, well drained soil. #amvar 1 gl - $16.95 Berberis x stenophylla ‘Corallina Compacta’ - Compact Evergreen Barberry Hardy to Zone 6 Low growing, evergreen barberry, grows to 3′-4′ high and wide. Warm, orangishyellow flowers are quite showy, held above the narrow, deep green foliage. #bscc1 1 gl - $14.95; larger sizes available for pickup. Arctostaphylos - Manzanita Hardy to Zone 7 Broadleaf evergreen shrubs, found throughout the West. All need good drainage, protection from NE winds. Summer drought tolerant once established. • densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’ Can grow to 6’ or more, usually smaller. Bright green leaves, white, urn-shaped flowers and reddish bark. # adhow1 1 gl - $14.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • x ‘Pacific Mist’ A low growing manzanita with blue-gray leaves and reddish twigs. Grows to 2’ tall and up to 5’ wide. #axpm1 1 gl - $14.95 • x ‘Sunset’ A low, mounded manzanita, eventually spreading to 6’ wide, 3’-4’ tall. New growth is bronzy orange. #axsun1 1 gl - $14.95 Aucuba japonica ‘Rozannie’ Hardy to Zone 6 A slow growing evergreen shrub, reaching 3’ high and wide in 10 years. The deep green leaves are adorned by red berries in the fall, even without a male plant nearby. Tolerates sun to deep shade. #ajroz1 1 gl - $14. 95; larger sizes available for pickup. Azara microphylla - Boxleaf Azara Hardy to Zone 7 A highly textural evergreen with tiny, glossy, dark green leaves and minute, chocolate-scented winter flowers. A narrow upright tree, growing to 10’-15’. Azara enjoys full sun or partial shade, and should be protected from severe NE winds. #ambox1 1 gl - $14.95 Page 34 Callistemon pityoides ‘Mt. Kosciusco Form’ - Alpine Bottlebrush Hardy to Zone 7 Compact growth of narrow, silky foliage. June brings bottlebrush flowers of creamy yellow. Needs well-drained, lean soil, full sun. Grows to 2’-3’ high and wide. #cpmkf1 1 gl - $14.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Ceanothus species - California Wild Lilac Hardy to Zone 7 Broadleaf evergreens with early summer flowers in shades of blue. Best in full sun, well-drained soil, and protection from winter winds are all that’s required. Available only for pick up. • impressus ‘Dark Star’ Very small, dark green leaves covered by deep blue flowers in late spring. Slower growing than ‘Victoria’. • thyrsifolia ‘Victoria’ Small, dark green foliage and brilliant blue spring flowers. Eventually can reach 6’-8’, or prune to keep smaller. Choisya ternata - Mexican Mock Orange Hardy to Zone 7 Evergreen shrubs of sun to part shade, good as informal hedges or in mixed shrub borders. Fragrant white flowers in early to mid-spring. We offer 3 cultivars. 1 gl $14.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • ternata Grows to 6’-8’ high and wide. The foliage is bright green. #ctmmo1 • Sundance New foliage emerges golden yellow. In sun, the leaves hold the yellow color; in shade they fade to lime green. Grows to 8’. #ctsun1 • Aztec Pearl Deeply cut, rich green foliage on an evergreen shrub growing to 6’-8’. #cxazt1 Cistus - Rock Rose Hardy to Zone 7 A group of evergreen shrubs that bloom in early summer with showy flowers. Best in well-drained soils, full sun, and protected from cold winter winds. Tolerant of salt spray. Drought tolerant once established. • Elma Lustrous, deep green foliage is topped by very large, white flowers. Upright to 4’. #cxelma1 1 gl - $14.95 • Grayswood Pink Soft gray foliage topped by medium pink flowers in June. Mounded to 3’. #cxgp1 1 gl - $14.95 • Cistus laurifolius Laurel-Leafed Rock Rose Glossy dark green leaves are complemented by huge, satiny white flowers that emerge from pinkish buds. Upright to 6’. Available only for pick up. Cotoneaster lacteus - Parney Cotoneaster Hardy to Zone 7 Evergreen shrub, grows to 6’-8’, with elegant arching branches. Subtle June flowers of white are followed by showy red berries. Full sun or light shade; welldrained soil. Available only for pick up. Cotoneaster microphyllus ‘Cooperi’ - Groudcover Cotoneaster Hardy to Zone5 Low growing evergreen groundcover, to 8” high, spreading to 3’. Prolific white flowers are followed by small red berries. Best in full sun, well drained soils. Drought tolerant when established. #cmcoop1 1 gl - $14.95 Daboecia cantabrica - Irish Bell Heather Hardy to Zone 6 The largest leaved and largest flowered heather, native to Ireland and parts of Europe. Adapted to moist, acidic soil, this lovely shrub grows to 2’ high and wide, with summer blooms of clear pink. #dcbhsq6 6” pot - $8.95 Daphne retusa - Evergreen Daphne Hardy to Zone 7 Slow growing evergeen daphne, reaches 12” high and wide in 10 yrs. Purple buds open to pale pink, fragrant flowers. Good in sun or partial shade, prefers sharp drainage. #dretu1 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Daphne x rollsdorfii Arnold Cihlarz Hybrid Daphne Hardy to Zone 6 Small compact evergreen daphnes that originated as crosses of two alpine species, D. collina x D. petraea. Glossy dark green leaves topped by fragrant, deep orchid-pink flowers in early May. Easy in sun or partial shade and sharply drained soils. #dxrac1 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits camellia hybrids Broadleaf evergreen shrubs for partial shade and acid soil. With beautiful flowers in late winter or early spring, these shrubs can eventually reach 8’-10’ in height. Camellias easily can be espaliered to display their glossy green foliage, spectacular flowers and graceful limbs. hardy april series Hardy to Zone 6 Spring blooming camellias. In the Northwest, they bloom in March and April. • April Blush Spring bloom of semidouble, shell pink flowers on a compact, upright-growing plant. #cablu 1 gl - $19.95 • April Kiss Compact grower, with small, formal, red flowers. Heavy bud set. #cakiss 2 gl - $29.95 • April Remembered A vigorous grower with large cream to pink-shaded, semi-double flowers. Long flowering season. #carem 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • April Rose Compact, upright habit, with rose-red, formal double flowers. Late bloom, mid-spring. #carose 2 gl - $29.95; larger sizes available for pick up. April Tryst Compact, upright habit. Blooms in early spring, with small red, double flowers. Heavy bud set. Available only for pick up. hardy hybrid camellias Hardy to Zone 7 Spring blooming camellias. • Black Lace A compact williamsii hybrid cultivar with deep red, double flowers. #cwbl 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Jury’s Yellow Fully double blooms of pale ivory-yellow in mid-spring. Compact and upright in form. #cxjur 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. hardy fall blooming camellias Hardy to Zone 6 These camellias bloom October through November and into December. • Survivor Single white flowers edged in pink. Upright, compact form. Bloomed through November after several nights of 17oF. #chsur 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Winter’s Fire Fall to winter blooms are large, semi-double and deep rose-red. The bud set is prolific, and the flowers open over a long bloom period. Available only for pick up. • Winter’s Rose A dwarf camellia, growing to 3’ high and wide in 10 years. Prolific, double shell-pink flowers bloom in late fall. #cwros 2 gl - $29.95; larger sizes available for pick up. camellia sinensis - tea Hardy to Zone 7 This is the plant from which green and black tea is made. On established plants, harvest the new growth of early summer. A beautiful broadleaf evergreen shrub, growing to 6’-8’, with small late fall flowers of fragrant white. Sun to partial shade, well-drained, acid soil. The form available is from the most northern commercial tea plantation in Sochi, Russia. Excellent tea quality and productive. #cstea 2 gl - $33.95 Daphne x thauma ‘Reginald Farrer’ Hardy to Zone 6 Very slow growing evergreen daphne, to 6” high and 10” wide, covered in spring and summer with white throated, fragrant flowers. Well-drained soil. #dxrf1 1 gl - $19.95 Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’ - James Roof Silktassel Hardy to Zone 7 Native to the PNW coast, this evergreen shrub has long showy winter catkins of soft yellow. Sun to part shade, most soils; protect from severe NE winds. Available only for pick up. Hebe Hardy to Zone 7-8 Evergreen shrubs for sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Protect from cold winter wind. • albicans Red Edge Red-edged, bluegreen leaves on an evergreen shrub growing to 18”. The mid-summer flowers are lilac, fading to white. #hared1 1 gl - $14.95 • pinguifolia Pagei Low growing evergreen shrub with small, silvery leaves lining the purple stems. Early to mid-summer flowers are white spikes. Grows to 8” high, 24” wide. #hppag1 1 gl - $14.95 • x Blue Mist Evergreen shrub to 3’ high and wide. Pale blue flowers in spring, fade to white. Available only for pick up. Ilex crenata - Japanese Holly Hardy to Zone 7 Excellent garden forms, good in sun to partial shade • Convexa A fast growing selection that makes a great hedging plant. Easily clipped into a 4’-5’ hedge. Tolerant of sun or part shade. Unclipped, eventually grows to 5’-6’ high, 8’ wide. A ‘Great Plants Pick’. Available only for pick up. • Dwarf Pagoda A very tiny, irregular, upright form very slowly grows to 2’ high & wide at maturity. An excellent selection for the rock garden and small enough to use in troughs. #icdp 1 gl - $24.95 • Sky Pencil Slender columnar form, growing to 6’ high, 10” wide at maturity. Female cultivar. #icsky 1 gl - $14.95 Laurelus noblis - Bay Laurel Hardy to Zone 8 Evergreen shrub, can reach 10’ in protected areas. White flowers, purpleblack berries; the bay of culinary use. Best protected from harsh winter winds. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #lnbay1 1 gl - $14.95 Lonicera crassifolia - Creeping Evergreen Honeysuckle Hardy to Zone 7 A groundcover honeysuckle, with rounded, evergreen leaves. Tiny, for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 35 o r n a m e n t a l s cream colored flowers bloom in late spring and are followed by ornamental blue berries. Full sun to partial shade, moist, organic rich soil. Our plant has easily survived temperatures of -5˚F. #lcchsq4 4” - $6.95 Lonicera nitida ‘Red Tip’ - Red Tip Box Honeysuckle Hardy to Zone 6 Evergreen shrub with erect, leafy branches, dark green shiny leaves. The new growth is bronzy red, and all leaves turn bronze in winter. Fragrant June flowers followed by transluscent blue berries. Grows to 6’ unpruned; can be sheared lower. #lnred1 1 gl - $12.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Lonicera pileata - Privet Honeysuckle Hardy to Zone 5 Evergreen shrub with low spreading, stiff branches, dark green leaves. Tiny fragrant cream flowers, followed by transluscent purple berries. Will grow to 3’-4’ high and wide; can be sheared lower. Sun or light shade, most soils. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #lpph1 1 gl – 12.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Mahonia x ‘Charity’ - Charity Hybrid Mahonia Hardy to Zone 7 Slow growing to 6’-10’. Stong pattern of vertical stems and horizontal branches. Late fall to early winter flowers of fragrant yellow are followed by blue-gray berries. Attractive to overwintering hummingbirds! A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. Available only for pick up. Osmanthus x burkwoodii - Fragrant Osmanthus Hardy to Zone 7 Good hedge plant; grows to 6’-8’ high, easily pruned. Intensely fragrant white flowers in early spring. Sun or shade, tolerant of most soils. Available only for pick up. Osmathus heterophyllus - Japanese False Holly Hardy to Zone 7 Evergreen shrubs with holly-like leaves and tiny, fragrant flowers. Sun to shade, tolerant of many soils. • Aureovarigatus Slow growing to 6’. Leaves are margined in bright golden yellow. Available only for pick up. • Goshiki Cream splashed green foliage, emerging in spring with pinkish bronze tints. Slow growing to 4’ high and wide. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ Page 36 cloud mountain farm center – 2016 selection. #ohgos1 1 gl - $14.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Purpurea Purple-flushed new growth and holly-like, purple tinged leaves. Forms a rounded shrub, slowly growing to 6’-7’. Small, fragrant flowers bloom in the fall. Available only for pick up. • Variegata Leaves margined in bright white. Slow growing to 6’ high and wide. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. Available only for pick up. Pieris japonica - Pieris Hardy to Zone 6 Deer resistant evergreens with early spring blooms and colorful new foliage. Rich, moist, acidic soil, sun to part shade. • New! Bisbee Dwarf A dwarf pieris, growing to 2’ high and 3’ wide in time. Light red new growth ages to deep green. Small trusses of white, bell-like flowers. Best in sun to partial shade- deer resistant! #pjbd1 1 gl - $14.95 • New! Bonsai A miniature evergreen shrub with tiny green leaves and clusters of small, white pitcher-shaped flowers in April and May. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 2’ tall x 1’ wide in 10 years. #pjbon1 1 gl - $19.95 • Little Heath A dwarf with white and green variegated foliage. The early spring flowers are sprays of white bells, followed by pinkish red new foliage. Slow to 3’ high and wide. #pjlit1 1 gl - $14.95 • Mountain Fire White bell-like flowers in early spring are followed by intensely red new foliage, which holds its color into summer. Grows to 4’-5’. #pjmf1 1 gl - $14.95; larger sizes available for pick up. • Prelude A dwarf pieris with beautiful deep green foliage. In early spring, pink buds open to sprays of white bell- like flowers, followed by pinkish red new foliage. Slow growing to 2’ high and wide. #pjpre1 • Valley Valentine Deep maroon buds open to rose-pink flowers early in spring. The new foliage emerges bronze-red, maturing to deep lustrous green. Moderate growth, reaching 4’ high and wide in 10 years. Available only for pick up. Pittosporum heterophylla Hardy to Zone 7 The hardiest in its genus. Evergreen shrub growing 8’-12’ high and wide, but perfectly suited for shearing. Glossy green foliage and bright yellow, sweetly scented flowers. Available only for pick up. Prostanthera cuneatea - Alpine Bush Mint Hardy to Zone 7 Evergreen shrub with aromatic, deep green, tiny foliage. Grows to 2’-3’ high and wide. The summer flowers are white tubular bells with purplish throats. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. #pcunsq6 6” pot - $15.95 Sarcococca - Sweet Box Winter to early spring blooming evergreen shrubs for shade to part shade, rich soil, average water. 1 gl - $14.95 • confusa Hardy to Zone 6 Glossy evergreen leaves adorned by early spring flowers of fragrant white, followed by black fruit. Slow growing to 4’-6’ high and wide. #scsw1 • hookeriana ‘Humilis’ Hardy to Zone 6 Intensely fragrant winter bloom. Grows to 18”-24” high and wide, spreads by stolons. The flowers are followed by black fruits. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #shsw1 • ruscifolia Hardy to Zone 7 Slow to 3’, fragrant white flowers late winter, red berries. #srfsb1 Vaccinium glaucoalbum - Evergreen Asian Blueberry Hardy to Zone (7)8 Slow growing blue-green mound of large, rounded foliage. Pink flowers late spring followed by edible blue-black berries. Sun to part shade. #vgal1 1 gl - $15.95 Vaccinium ovatum - see Natives section Vaccinium vitis-idaea - Lingonberry Hardy to Zone 2 Evergreen, fruiting groundcover that grows 10”-12” high, spreads by runners. Bell-like pink spring flowers, followed by large edible red, cranberry-like fruit. Sun or partial shade, well-drained soil. #vvlb1 1 gl - $15.95 learning from our experience broadleaf evergreens Most are very drought tolerant and winter hardy for the Pacific Northwest. However, if they get too much summer irrigation once established and/or have poor winter drainage, winter hardiness and overall success rate will diminish. check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits bamboo Bamboos are a wonderful addition to the garden, providing quick, evergreen screens that have a limited height. They can spread rapidly, and many varieties should be contained with barriers. The heights, culm diameters, and barrier recommendations are for the Pacific Northwest; a small, non-aggressive runner may be much larger and more aggressive in another climate. All bamboo available for pickup only. Fargesia denudata Mountain Bamboo Hardy to Zone 6 A clumping bamboo with graceful arching stems. Good foliage color all year long. Grows to 8'-10'. Best with some afternoon shade. Fargesia nitida - Blue Fountain Bamboo Hardy to Zone 5 In 2005, our Blue Fountain Bamboo flowered and died. From the seeds, we started over; these won’t flower until the next century. This clumping bamboo grows to 10'-12'. Very delicate, blue-gray culms and airy leaves. Prefers afternoon shade. Commercial Bamboo Barrier Heavy duty flexible 24-inch-wide plastic bamboo barrier to contain running type bamboo. Trench around the area for the bamboo and install the barrier, tipped slightly away from the clump, with 2" above the soil surface. Measure the circumference of your area and add 2' for overlap. Available only for pickup. Fargesia robusta - Robust Bamboo Hardy to Zone 7 Large growing clumping bamboo, grows to 15’ high. Glossy, deep green leaves and white cane sheaths make this a particularly beautiful bamboo. Noninvasive, upright arching habit. Sun to dappled shade with some summer water. A ‘Great Plants’ Pick. Phyllostachys atrovaginata Incense Bamboo Hardy to Zone 6 A very upright growing bamboo with large culms, eventually could reach 20' or more. The culms have a waxy coating that is slightly scented, hence the name 'Incense' bamboo. More tolerant of wet soil than most bamboos. One of the best bamboos for edible bamboo shoots. Needs a barrier. Phyllostachys aurea ‘Koi’ Koi Golden Bamboo Hardy to Zone 6 Stout golden culms have an attractive green stripe running down each culm. Can reach 20' or more, but is usually shorter. Not an aggressive runner in our climate. The culms turn black sooner. Under 20' at maturity. Sun to partial shade. Running type, barrier recommended. Phyllostachys nuda - Green Bamboo Hardy to Zone 5 Beautiful deep green foliage enhanced by dark new culms. One of the best varieties available for culinary use. Typically under 15'. Running type, barrier recommended. learning from our experience Running i bamboos b b in i the h Northwest N h are less invasive than in warmer climates, but they can become a problem if not maintained. Install a barrier at least 2 feet deep around the area to contain the bamboo. Watering in the summer can also help; the bamboo rhizome is looking for moisture. Phyllostachys nigra ‘Hale’ Hale Black Bamboo Hardy to Zone 7 A smaller, hardier clone of black bamboo. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 37 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 rhododendrons After the name of each rhody, we have listed a series of numbers. First is the size of the plant in 10 years. Then, hardiness ratings in degrees Fahrenheit. Bloom times in the Northwest: VE - Jan-April 1 E - April 1-May 1 EM - May 1-May 15 M - May 15-June 1 ML -June 1-June 15 L - June 15- July 1 VL - July 1- July 31 Our descriptions also include American Rhododendron Society ratings when possible. The three numbers (i.e. 3/4/4 ) rate the flower, plant, and performance in the garden. A “5” is an excellent, but uncommon, rating. “3” ratings are common, but a lower rating does not mean the plant is not worth growing. ‘-/-/-’ indicates a rhododendron that has not yet been rated by the ARS. species rhodies R. augustinii ‘OSU’ 6’ -5ºF EM 4/3/4 Upright growing plant, with deep green, long narrow leaves that are hidden in spring by the prolific blue flowers. Sun tolerant. #rhaug1 1 gl - $17.95 R. elegantulum 4’ 0ºF M 3/5/- Slender dark green leaves are coated on the undersides with thick brown indumentum. Flowers are a pale purplish pink with darker spotting. Available only for pickup. R. fortunei ‘Emma and May’ 6’ -15ºF M 4/4/4-5 A selected form of a beautiful species, with fragrant, shell-pink flowers and reddish highlights on the new foliage. Blooms earlier than seedling forms. Available only for pickup. R. intricatum 2’ -15ºF EM 3-4/3/3 Profuse, early blooms are sparkling lavendar blue. Dense, intricate branch habit and shiny gray-green foliage. Good in full sun. #rhint1 1 gl - $17.95; larger sizes available for pick up. R. kelecticum 1’ -15ºF M 4/4/4 Tight compact growth with small Page 38 bright green leaves and flat purple flowers. Great for bonsai. #rhkel1 1 gl - $17.95 R. kiusianum ‘Komo Kulshan’ 2’ -10ºF M-ML 5/5/4 In late spring the plant is covered in a solid mass of white flowers edged in bright pink. Spring leaves are bright green and slightly hairy, summer leaves are smaller and darker. Semi-evergreen. #rhkkk1 1 gl - $17.95 R. obtusum 3’ -5°F M 4/3/4 Small, deep green leaves turn maroon in winter. Prolific flowers are bright burgundy-red. #rhob1 1 gl - $17.95 R. pachysanthum 30” -5ºF EM-M 3-4/5/3-4 One of the most beautiful foliage rhododendrons. The emerging foliage is covered by cinnamon indumentum, which gradually lightens to a silvery tan. Light pink to almost white flowers. #rhpac2 2 gl - $33.95 R. pseudochrysanthum 1’-3’ -5ºF EM 3/4-5/4-5 Very compact shrub with bell-shaped flowers that open from deep pink buds and fade to pale pink. Available only for pick up. R. racemosum 2’ -5ºF EM 4/3/4 Glossy, round leaves on red stems are enhanced by pink, funnel-form flowers, giving the look of pink plumes. Good in full sun. #rhrac2 2 gl - $33.95 R. radicans 6” -10ºF EM 3/4/3-4 A prostrate, creeping dwarf that roots along its branches to weave a low mat against the ground. Tiny leaves are brilliant shiny green. Wide funnel-shaped flowers are bright purple. Wonderful creeping among rocks. #rhrad1 1 gl $17.95 R. rex var. fictolacteum 5’-6’ 0ºF EM 3/4/3-4 Huge, deep green leaves with buff to brown felted undersides adorn this tree like rhody. The bell shaped flowers are white spotted in crimson, and held in large trusses. Needs wind protection. Hardiest of the large leafed rhodies. Available only for pick up. R. roxieanum 3’ -10ºF EM 3/5/4 Very compact, slow growing rhody with superb foliage. The deep green leaves are heavily covered with cinnamon indumentum. The bell shaped flowers are white to pale pink. #rhrx2 2 gl $33.95 R. salunense 18” -5ºF EM 4/3-4/4 A small, mounded shrub with layers of horizontal branches. Tiny, dark green leaves take on purple tones in winter. Flat, rosy purple flowers. #rhsal 1 gl - $17.95 New! R. tsariense 2’ 0ºF E, 3/5/- A diminutive rhododendron is grown for it tremendous felted foliage. Its flower are pale pink to white flushed pink and are spotted with crimson. Difficult to propagate, and almost impossible to obtain, it is a regal species for the connoisseur. #rhtsar1 1 gl - $21.95 R. wilsoni 3’ -15ºF L 3/3/3-4 Compact grower with cheerful, rosy pink flowers and interesting, slightly curved, sun tolerant foliage. Blooms very late, extending the season. #rhwils1 1 gl -$17.95 R. yakushimanum ‘Ken Janeck’ 3’ -25ºF EM 5/5/4 Compact growth with new narrow leaves felted in white make all the ‘yaks’ stand out. Mature leaves are medium green with undersides of tan indumentum. Pink buds open to white flowers. #rhyakk 2 gl - $33.95 hybrid rhododendrons dwarf rhododendrons Amber Lantern 2’ -10ºF EM -/-/- A densely foliaged compact plant with small leaves and large flowers of cheerful yellow. A great rhody for the rock garden. Available only for pick up. New! Ernie Dee 1’ 0ºF EM 3-4/4/- A low, wide plant of small, glossy green leaves. The plant is covered during bloom check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits rhododendrons in the pacific northwest Rhododendrons are common in Pacific Northwest gardens as our climate is well suited to their growth. But many gardeners pass them over for other shrubs, citing their short bloom periods and gangly habits. But there are a wealth of interesting rhododendrons that are rarely seen in gardens that can provide year round interest. The diversity of foliage shape and texture in the rhododendron family is amazing, their habits can vary from tiny dwarf, sun-loving shrubs to magnificent tree forms with gigantic leaves. Rhododendron propagators are becoming a rare breed, with many growers retiring. Because we love this genus, at Cloud Mountain we are expanding our propagation and growing more of our rhododendron stock. We’re experimenting with open growing beds specifically for growing on rooted cutting of rhododendrons and other woody plants. We will also be able to train our interns in the propagation and growing methods for this icon of western gardens. Mike and Maria Stewart of Dover Rhododendrons (Sandy, Oregon) have been very helpful with growing information. Donations to support this new project at Cloud Mountain Farm Center would be welcome! for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 39 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 Cherries and Merlot 3’ -5°F EM -/-/- with frilled purple flowers. A great full sun rhodie. #rherde1 1 gl - $17.95 Stunning plant with glossy green leaves that have undersides of merlot purple. Deep red flowers in early season. Compact habit. Much easier than its parent ‘Rosevallon’. Available only for pick up. Ginny Gee 2’ 0ºF EM 5/5/4 Flowers are pink, dappled with white, and completely hide the foliage during bloom. Small leaves of deep green take on purple-bronze tones in winter. Compact, growing wider than tall. #rhgg1 1 gl - $17.95 New! Cinnamon Bear 3’ -15°F M 3-4/5/4 Pink flower buds open to white flowers with a flush of pink. Excellent narrow foliage has heavy indumentum, and beautiful fuzzy white new growth. Compact, wider than tall habit. Available only for pick up. Karin Seleger 2.5’ -25ºF M -/-/- A dense dwarf, wider-than-tall rhododendron, with small, deep green leaves. Prolific purple-violet flowers with wavy edges completely cover the plant midseason. #rhks1 1 gl - $17.95 New! Cody 5’ 0ºF King Bee 18” 0ºF EM -/-/- A Warren Berg hybrid. A compact grower with deep green foliage, coated with cinnamon-orange indumentum on the undersides. Pink buds open to pale pink flowers fading to white. #rhkb 2 gl $33.95; limited quantities Liz Ann 18” -5ºF M 4/3/2 Pale pink to white, daphne-like flowers grace this excellent dwarf plant. Small foliage is tolerant of full sun. Needs good drainage. #rhliz1 1 gl - $17.95 Lori Eichelser 2’ -5ºF EM 4/4-5/4 Broader than tall, this dense plant is covered with deep jade-green, rounded leaves. The flowers are large, cherry-pink bells. #rhlor1 1 gl - $17.95 Mary Briggs 2’ 0ºF M 3/3/3 Blood red, funnel shapped flowers are held in compact trusses. Dark green, elliptic foliage is dense, covering this wider-than-tall plant. Available only for pick up. Mother Greer 18” -15ºF M-ML 3/4/4 Brilliant, periwinkle blue flowers appear over the small, gray-green foliage. Sunloving, compact dwarf habit. #rhmg1 1 gl - $17.95 Patriot’s Dream 2’ -5ºF M -/-/- (‘Carmen’ x R. yakusimanum) Deep green leaves adorned by deep red flowers. Compact habit. Best in afternoon shade, well-drained soil. #rhcxy1 1 gl - $17.95 Ruby Hart 2’ 0ºF EM 4-5/4-5/4 The deepest red flowers imaginable appear on this fine dwarf. Dark green, glossy foliage and a compact habit add to its charm. Best in sun. Available only for pick up. Seaview Sunset 30” 0ºF E -/-/- Glossy, olive green leaves are adorned by light yellow flowers that open from red-orange buds. The outside of the flowers are a deep salmon color. #rhsst 2 gl - $33.95 Page 40 New! Small Fry 2’ 0ºF E-EM 3-4/4/4 Glossy, rounded, deep green leaves are held on red stems, topped by bell shaped, rose red flowers. #rhsmf1 1 gl - $17.95 Something Lovely 2’ -5ºF EM -/-/- Medium pink flowers are deeper pink on the outside bloom over lovely foliage on this low growing, compact hybrid. ‘Lori Eichelser’ is the seed parent of this new cultivar. Available only for pick up. Yellow Dane 1’ 5ºF EM -/-/- (chryseum x hanceanum ‘Nanum’) This is a very slow growing, compact plant producing prolific deep yellow flowers with long stamens. Very new hybrid in this country. #rhyd1 1 gl - $17.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Wee Bee 1’ 5ºF EM 4/4/4 A dwarf plant that grows twice as wide as tall. Yellowish pink buds open to funnel-shaped flowers with vivid red lobes. #rhwee 1 gl - $17.95 semi-dwarf rhododendrons Crater Lake 4’ -5ºF EM-M 4-5/3-4/4 Electric violet-blue flowers are prolific, covering this upright, densely growing plant. New foliage growth is bronze, aging to mid-green. Sun tolerant. #rhcrl1 1 gl - $17.95 Dora Amateis 3’ -5ºF ML 4/4/3 Small, dark green leaves emerge coated with fawn indumentum. Very dense and compact habit, with prolific flowers of orangish-apricot tones. #rhdora1 1 gl - $17.95 Dover Delight 4’ 0ºF M -/-/- Variegated leaves have edges heavily marked with creamy margins. The flowers are pink with very light yellow centers. It is an upright growing plant. #rhdd 2 gl - #33.95 Earl Murray 5’ 0ºF M -/-/- Salmon-orange flowers with pale throats bloom in spherical trusses. An upright, well-branched plant with matte green foliage. Available only for pick up. Ellie Green 5’ 0°F M -/-/- Amiblue 4’ 0ºF EM -/-/- Deep purple buds open to flowers that are pale purple inside, strongly violet-purple outside. The medium green foliage has wavy margins, and olive brown hairs on the underside. Compact habit. #rhab2 2 gl - $33.95 Blaney’s Blue 4’-5’ -5ºF EM 4/4/4 Forest green summer foliage bronzes in winter. Prolific flowers of misty blue. Sun tolerant. #rhblan1 1 gl - $17.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Bruce Brechtbill 4’ 0ºF EM M -/-/- Gorgeous, ruffled pink flowers with a lighter pink throat and densely packed orange spots in the upper lobe. Overlapping, dark green leaves provide a strong base. Available only for pick up. 4/5/4 Smooth rounded leaves cover this compact, sun tolerant shrub. The flowers are pink with a touch of yellow in the throat. Very striking when in flower. Available only for pick up. Vivid purple-red flowers are held in open trusses above olive green foliage. An eye catcher! Available only for pick up. Elya 3’ -5ºF E 4/5/4 Great foliage with felted undersides, topped by rose-pink flowers. Compact, wider-than-tall habit. Available only for pick up. New! Fantastica 3’ -5 ºF ML 4-5/4 Strong rose pink flowers fade to white in the throat, carried above long, elliptical leaves with furry silver undersides. Available only for pick up. New! Frank’s 003 4’ 5°F EM A sister seedling of Cherries and Merlot, this Frank Fujioka. Deep green leaves have pink undersides. Deep red flowers bloom from dark red buds. Best in af- check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits ternoon shade. Upright habit. Available only for pick up. Golden Gate 3’ -5ºF M 3/4/4 A compact grower with dense, olivegreen foliage. The funnel-shaped flowers are bright orange touched on the edges with rose. An eye-catcher! #rhgoga1 1 gl - $17.95 Golden Torch 4’ 5ºF ML 4/4/4 Warm pink buds open to soft yellow flowers. The deep green foliage has a touch of light brown indumentum on the undersides. #rhgoto 2 gl - $33.95 Honey Butter 4’ -5ºF M 4/4/- A great rhododendron from Northwest hybridizer, Jim Barlup. The yelloworange, bicolored flowers are held in dome-shaped trusses. Available only for pick up. Isola Bella 3’ -10°F E -/-/- A dense upright plant with small, glossy deep green leaves. The prolific flowers are pale pink, fading to white, with yellow freckling on the upper lobes. In winter, the inner leaves take on reddish tones. #rhiso1 1 gl - 17.95 Kodiak 4’ -5ºF M -/-/- Incredible foliage of deep green with furry brown undersides. Pure white flowers. Needs afternoon shade. Available only for pick up. Laramie 3’ 0ºF EM -/-/- Pale purplish pink buds open to pale yellow green flowers with a dark red flare. The foliage is moderate olive green with thick indumentum below, pale yellow at first becoming orange. Wider than tall habit. #rhlar2 2 gl - $33.95 Lemon Dream 3’ 0°F M -/-/- Prolific soft yellow flowers have wavy edges and are sometimes double. The deep green foliage is rounded in shape, and emerges with cinnamon indumentum on the undersides. A ‘Great Plant Picks’. #rhld2 2 gl $33.95 New! Mandolin 5’ 5°F M -/-/- A Don Wallace hybrid, Mandolin has medium green leaves, and prolific ruffled flowers of soft pink with creamy throats. Available only for pick up. Mango Tango 4’ 0ºF M 5/4/- Large, peach colored buds open to golden yellow flowers brushed with peach on the outside. Deep green folige and compact habit. #rhmt 2 gl - $33.95. Many Moons 4’ 5ºF M 4/3-4/- Upright, compact habit with forest green leaves, topped midseason with sunny yellow flowers. The ruffled flowers are large, with a pronounced calyx, making them appear double. #rhmm 2 gl - $33.95 Melrose Flash 5’ -10ºF L 4/4/- Prolific showy flowers are palest of ivory yellow with deep purplish-pink edges. The foliage is deep greens with slightly wavy edges. Wider than tall habit. Available only for pick up. Myrtifolium 3’ -15ºF L 3/5/4 A dense, compact plant with small green foliage that turns bronze-red in winter. The prolific, late-blooming flowers are clear pink. #rhmyrt1 1 gl - $17.95 Nancy Evans 3’ 5ºF M 5/4/3-4 A rounded, dense plant with beautiful foliage. Orange-red buds open to amber yellow, then fade to golden yellow. Available only for pick up. Olga Mezzit 3’ -15ºF EM 4/3-4/4 Mahogany leaves in winter and bright green summer foliage. Sun tolerant, with light pink flowers in tight trusses. #rholga1 1 gl - $17.95, #rholga2 2 gl $33.95 Pink Pinwheels 3’ 0°F M -/-/- Bright pink edged white flowers cover this new hybrid by Frank Fujioka. The foliage is a nice deep green, and densely covers this compact plant. Available only for pick up. PJM-K 4’ -25ºF E 4/4/4 Small rounded leaves are green in summer, mahogany-red in winter. The early flowers are lavender pink. This ‘K’ form of PJM has a vigorous, compact habit, and is prolific in flower. Sun tolerant. #rhpjmk1 1 gl - $17.95 New! Polarnacht 3’ -10F ML -/-/- Deep green leaves cover this wider than tall plant. The frilled, funnel-shaped flowers are deep purple-red with a spotted deep red dorsal lobe, held in trusses of 12-14 flowers. Available only for pick up. New! Pomegranate Splash 5’ 5F M -/-/- A new hybrid with stunning flowers of purplish red-edged white, with a spotted red dorsal flare. A strong growing plant with excellent foliage, from breeder Frank Fujioka of Whidbey Island. Available only for pick up. Red Wood 5’ -20ºF ML -/-/- Glossy foliage is held on deep red stems. Large trusses of pale pink flowers mature to pure white. An outstanding foliage plant that tolerates full sun. #rhrwd 2 gl - $33.95 Sunny Day 4’ 0ºF EM 4/3-4/3-4 Primrose yellow flowers with red spotting bloom on a rounded plant with elliptical leaves. Available only for pick up. Thimblelina 3’ -10ºF EM -/-/- from the thimble-like single flowers that hang upside down on the top of each pedicel. The flowers are a blend of pink and peach. Wider-than-tall habit. Available only for pick up. Whispering Rose 3’ 0ºF EM 4/4/3 A very compact, mounded plant with round green leaves, accented by red buds. The bell-like flowers are deep rose-pink. #rhwr1 1 gl - $17.95; larger sizes available for pick up. New! Wild Ginger 3’ 0ºF M -/-/- From Jim Barlup comes this stunning plant, with frilled flowers of soft peach, edged in deeper tones, with yellow throats. The deep green foliage is highly textured. Available only for pick up. Yaku Prince 3’ -10ºF ML 4/4/- Slender, olive green leaves with felted undersides are dense on this compact, wider-than-tall plant. Pink buds open to trusses of pink-edged white flowers. Will tolerate some sun. Available only for pick up. Yaku Sunrise 3’ -10 ºF M 4/4/4 Rose pink flowers with darker coloring on the reverse. Leaves are dark green, emerging coated in silvery indumentum. The dense plant is wider than tall. Available only for pick up. classic large rhodies New! Cloudburst 6’ 5 ºF E-EM -/-/- Very long lasting pink flower trusses open in early March with a “cloudburst” of speckles. The ball-shaped flower trusses sit atop medium green leaves that hold on the plant for 3 years. Available only for pick up. Ebony Pearl 6’ -5ºF M -/-. Deep burgundy new foliage turns to a bronze-green as it matures. Large, deep fuchsia pink flowers in loose trusses contrast with the dark foliage. A sport of Pink Pearl. Available only for pick up. A small-leaf rhody that gets its name for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 41 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 perennials and herbs Agave parryi var. parryi - Hardy Agave Hardy to Zone 6 Cold hardy and moisture tolerant. Compact, globous, rosettes growing to 2’ high and wide. Plant in full sun, sharply drained soil. #appha1 6” pot - $10.95 Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ Black Scallop Ajuga Hardy to Zone 3 Spreading evergreen groundcover with leaves of deep burgundy, almost black. Best foliage color in full sun, will also perform in partial shade. Prune after flowering to maintain compactness. #arbssq4 4” pot - $3.95 sun, well drained soils, drought tolerant. #adrubsq4 4” pot - $4.50 Asarum europaem - European Wild Ginger Hardy to Zone 5 Evergreen woodland plant for part to full shade, moist rich soil. Slow growing, will spread both by stolons and seed if happy. Curious brownish maroon flowers hide under the foliage in spring. More slug resistant than our native wild ginger. Grows to 6” high, 12” wide. #aeewg 4” pot - $5.95 Alchemilla alpina - Alpine Lady’s Mantle Hardy to Zone 4 Charming glossy green leaves edged in silver adorn this compact perennial. Small chartreuse flowers mid-summer. Sun to part shade, well-drained soil. 6” tall, 8-12” wide. #aaalm 6” pot - $9.95 New! Blechnum penna-marina Alpine Water Fern Hardy to Zone 6 Evergreen fronds grow 4”-8” high and wider in srpead. Best in full to partial shade in rich, moist humusy soil. Has a tendency to creep, can act as a groundcover. #bpmawf1 6” pot - $10.95 Dryas octapetala - Mountain Avens Hardy to Zone 3 Native to Western mountain ranges, this low growing, mat forming, semievergreen plant blooms mid-spring with single, white flowers followed by silky seed heads. Full sun, well-drained soils. #domou 4” pots - $4.95 Dicentra formosa - Pacific Bleeding Heart Hardy to Zone 4 New! Arisaema candidissima - Pink Cobra Lily Hardy to Zone 5 Dramatic, large white striped pink spathe flowers bloom above tropical looking trifoliate foliage in early June. Prefers partial sun and rich, well drained soils. Grows to 18”-24” high, eventually forming a large clump. #acpclsq6 6” - $12.95 Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’- Pink Pussy Toes Hardy to Zone 1 Very low mat of tiny silver leaves with fuzzy pink flowers. Native to mid elevations of the Cascades. Grows 4” high, spreads slowly. Best in full Page 42 Northwest native perennial for shade to partial shade. Finely cut foliage is topped early to late spring with pinkish purple, drooping flowers. Spreads by rhizomes. #dfpbh 6” pot - $10.95 in our climate, die back to the ground each winter. Quickly growing to 2’-6’ or more each summer, they begin their bloom in July, and will continue to bloom until hard frosts. They will grow in sun or light shade, and need rich, moist soil to thrive. Wait until spring to cut back completely. Hummingbird magnets! • Aurea Small golden foliage contrasts nicely with the deep red flowers with purple corolla. Blooms late spring to frost. Sun to shade, rich soil. Can reach 3’ high, 5’ wide. #fmaur 6” pot - $10.95 • Californica Tubular, pale shell pink flowers with a coral pink corolla, upright habit. Grows to 2’ high and wide. #fxcal 6” pot - $10.95 • Eleanor Rawlings Flowers have long red-purple sepals and violet corollas, blooming June till frost. Bold rounded foliage on a low growing plant, to 2’ high, 3’ wide. #fxer 6” pot - $10.95 • Genii Blooms with purple blue corollas and red sepals grace this chartruese-foliaged variety throughout summer. Upright habit. 2’ to 4’. #fmgghf 6” pot - $10.95 • Lechlade Magician A vigorous, upright hardy fuchsia with lavender flowers accented by purple corolla. Does well in part shade to full sun. Available only for pick up. Fragaria chiloensis - Coastal Strawberry Hardy to Zone 5 Pacific Northwest native strawberry, with glossy, leathery leaves. White flowers are followed by small strawberries. Makes a good groundcover in sun or part shade. #fccs 4” pots - $4.95 Fuchsia magellanica - Hardy Fuchsia Hardy to Zone 7 Wonderful woody perennials or shrubs that, check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits the garden. They love full sun and welldrained soils; most are drought tolerant once established. Their bright, tubular bell- shaped flowers attract bumblebees and hummingbirds. davidsonii David’s Penstemon • Hardy to Zone 4 NW native evergreen penstemon, pink to violet flowers in spring. Grows to 3”-4” high, spreads to 12” wide. #pddp 4” pot - $4.95 • var. molinae Small, delicate, narrow, pale pink flowers are prolific and long blooming on this upright hardy shrub. Cut back early spring. Part shade, moist soil. Grows to 4’ in our climate. #fmmo 1 gl - $10.95 • Nikola Jane An upright growing hardy fuchsia. The large double flowers have deep pink sepals and a pale pink corolla. Grows 2’-3’ high. #fxnj 6” pot - $10.95 • Pumila Small flowers with deep red sepals and violet corollas bloom all summer into fall. Partial shade, rich moist soil. Compact habit, to 2’-3’ in our maritime climate. #fmpum 1 gl - $10.95 Galium odoratum - Sweet Woodruff Hardy to Zone 5 Deciduous creeping groundcover for partial to full shade. Spring flowers of delicate white. Will spread quickly in moist soil, but also tolerates dry shade once established. Worth considering under fruit trees; slightly mouse repellent. #gosw 4” pots - $3.95 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ Japanese Forest Grass Hardy to Zone 5 Deciduous grass. Lovely cascading mound of gracefully flowing golden blades striped green, with red tints when grown in some sun. Best in moist soil, full to partial shade. To 1’ high, 3’ wide. #hmaur1 6” pot - $10.95 Hemerocallis’ - Daylily Hardy to Zone 2 • Hyperion Fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers, repeat bloomer. Grows to 40”. #hhdl 1 gl - $10.95 • Red Volunteer Large clear red flowers with yellow throat . To 30”. #hrvdl1 1 gl - $10.95 Lewisia cotyledon - Lewisia Hardy to Zone 3 Evergreen rosettes bloom in shades of white or pink to salmon. Very good drainage in sun to partial shade; best with gravel mulch. #lcsl 4” pot - $6.95 Penstemons Penstemons are a group of plants we have come to love. There are varieties of penstemons native to much of the West, and hybrids that are very showy in Pacific Northwest native evergreen fern, growing to 2’-3’. Prefers shade to partial shade, but can take considerable sun when established. Tolerant of even dry shade under large conifers. Available only for pick up. New! Pulsatilla vulgaris - Pasque Flower Hardy to Zone 2 Early spring blooms of violet-purple bells above gray-green ferny foliage, followed by ornamental seed heads. Full sun, well-drained soil. #pvpf4 4” pots - $5.95 • heterophyllus ‘Margarita BOP’ Hardy to Zone 6 One foot spires of tubular, medium-blue flowers with pink throats bloom in summer over evergreen foliage. Sun, sharply draining soil. #phmb 6” pot - $10.95 • Midnight Hardy to Zone 7 Large, deep blue-purple bells bloom over a long period mid-to-late summer. Plants can reach 2’. #pxmid 6” pot - $10.95 • Ruby Hardy to Zone 7 Ruby red flowers bloom early summer to autumn on this bushy variety. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good cut flower. Full sun, average, well-drained soil. Grows to 20”-30”. #pruby 6” pot - $10.95 • rupicola Pink Holly Hardy to Zone 4 Evergreen, mounded penstemon with bluish leaves and clear pink tubular flowers mid to late spring. Grows to 6” high, can spread to 2’-3’. Full sun, sharply drained soil. #prph 4” - $5.95 Phygelius x rectus - Cape Fuchsia Hardy to Zone 7 A deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub, often grown as a perennial. These drought tolerant plants bloom from mid-summer almost until frost, and are very attractive to hummingbirds. Spreads by suckers. 1 gl - $10.95 • Cherry Ripe Bright red tubular flowers with yellow throats bloom on plants growing 2’-3’ tall. #prcrcf1 • Coral Princess Salmon colored tubular flowers with a hint of soft yellow in the throats in summer. 2’-3’. #pcpcf1 • Moonraker Tubular flowers of pale yellow bloom atop 4’-5’ plants in summer. #prmcf1 Rosmarinus officianalis - Rosemary Hardy to Zone 7 • Hill Hardy Grows to 24” tall at maturity, with gray-green, needle-like foliage. Soft blue flowers. Excellent flavor. Hardy to 0º F. Sun, well-drained soil. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. #rohh 4” pot - $4.95 • Bonnie Jean Low growing, spreading rosemary, to 18” tall and 3’-4’ wide. Dark bluish flowers in late winter. Reputed to be the hardiest prostrate rosemary. #roire 4” pot - $4.95 Salvia officianalis ‘Berggarten’ Culinary Sage Hardy to Zone 4 Low growing, broad leaved form of edible sage. This select strain has large leaves and wonderful flavor. Spikes of blue flowers early summer. Sun, well drained soil. #sobg 6”pot - $9.95 Vancouveria hexandra - Inside Out Flower Hardy to Zone 4 Northwest native woodland plant, with delicate foliage and sprays of white flowers in late spring. Slowly spreads to form colonies. Shade to partial shade, rich soil. #vhiof 1 gl - $15.95 Polystichum minutum - Sword Fern Hardy to Zone 6 for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 43 o r n a m e n t a l s cloud mountain farm center – 2016 climbing vines Akebia quinata - Five-Leafed Akebia Hardy to Zone 5 Wisteria floribunda ‘Longissima’ White Japanese Wisteria Hardy to Zone 5 Lacy, semi-evergreen foliage. Tolerant of sun or shade. Not invasive in the Pacific Northwest, but we do not ship this vine due to that tendency in other climates. Available only for pickup. Long, elegantly, clustered bunches of brilliant, white flowers, lightly scented. Vigorous vine can grow to 30’ or more, requires strong support. #wflww6 18”24” BR - $34.95 yellow bells followed by attractive seed heads. Best with its roots in shade, in partial to full sun. Prune in early spring by removing all growth above the lowest strong buds. Grows to 12’-15’. #ctaur 1 gl - $15.95 Hydrangea anomala - Climbing Hydrangea Hardy to Zone 4 Clematis • armandii Evergreen Clematis Hardy to Zone 7 Vigorous, evergreen vine, growing to 15’-20’ or more. The fragrant, 2” wide white flowers bloom early to mid-spring. #caeve 1 gl - $19.95 • armandii ‘Apple Blossom’ Hardy to Zone 7 Very fragrant pink-flushed white flowers bloom early to mid-spring. Vigorous grower, to 15’-20’ or more. #caab 1 gl - $19.95 • macropetela ‘Bluebird’ Hardy to Zone 6 April to May bloom of soft lavender blue, nodding bells followed by attractive seed heads. Best in partial to full sun. Prune lightly immediately after flowering, to remove weak and dead stems. Moderate vigor, to 10’-12’. #cmblu 1 gl - $15.95 • tangutica ‘Auroelin’ Hardy to Zone 5 June through September flowers of deep Page 44 • anomala var. petiolaris The deep green foliage and rich coppery brown branches are enough to recommend this plant. Flat white lace-cap flowers. #hacl 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. • Miranda Deep green leaves are edged in golden yellow, with white lace-cap flowers that bloom late spring. Slow growing, clings by small rootlike tendrils. Best in partial to full shade. #hamir 1 gl - $19.95 learning from our experience clematis l i To develop good form, all varieties of clematis should be kept pruned back to a height of roughly 18"-24" the first year. This helps develop the root system to support the top growth. Once your clematis is established, prune in spring. Early spring bloomers such as evergreen clematis only need to have stray or damaged stems cleaned out. The large flowered clematis bloom on old and new wood, so should be pruned back to just above fat buds. The clematis that bloom on new wood, such as Rouguchi and the Yellow Bell can be cut nearly to the ground just before growth begins in spring. Humulus lupulus - Hops Hardy to Zone 5 The flowers from these vigorous vines have been used for centuries, in brewing and in traditional medicines. A pillow stuffed with hops flowers is said to be a good sleep remedy. Unlike most vines, hops are cut to the ground each winter, and will fill trellis to 18’ by midsummer. Harvest the flower cones in the fall. We carry both ornamental and brewing varieties. In 1.5 gl pots - $19.95 • Aureaus Heart-shaped, golden green leaves make this an attractive ornamental vine. The flower cones can be used in brewing. #hlaur1.5 • Centennial A hops cultivar attractive to the home brewer for its aroma and brewing performance. Alpha acids 7-11%. #hlcen1.5 • Nugget A bittering-type cultivar with a heavy herbal aroma, bred in 1970 in Oregon. Vigorous and productive, Nugget is resistant to most major hop diseases. Alpha acid: 12.5-14.5% / beta acid: 4.0-6.0%. #hlng1.5 • Tettnager Known for its early ripening, this is a German style hops. Alpha acids 3-5%. #hltet1.5 • Willamette An aromatic hops originating in Oregon. Mostly used as flavoring, not bittering. Alpha acids 4-6%. #hlwil1.5 check plant availability and purchase online at www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org o r n a m e n t a l s choice ornamentals & hardy fruits pacific northwest natives See our perennial section for native perennials Tsuga mertensiana - Mountain Hemlock Hardy to Zone 6 The rather small needles are blue-green with a silver cast. Perfect for a small native garden. Very hardy and not a problem with cold winds. 6’ in 10 years. #tmmou 1 gl - $19.95; larger sizes available for pickup. shrubs Garrya elliptica - Silktassel See Broadleaf Evergreens Gaultheria shallon - Salal Hardy to Zone 3 Evergreen groundcover. Grows in sun or shade, prefers organic rich, moist soil. To 2’-3’ high, spreads by underground runners. #gssal 1 gl - $13.95 trees Acer circinatum - Vine Maple Hardy to Zone 6 Slow growing, to 20’ at maturity. Light green leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red in fall. #acvin 18”-36” Available only for pickup. Acer macrophyllum - Bigleaf Maple Hardy to Zone 5 Large, fast growing PNW native shade tree, can grow to 100’ in time. Spring flowers are very attractive to bees and butterflies. Large leaves turn yellow most autumns. Moist to dry soil Good streamside restoration plant. On Vancouver Island there is a growing interest in bigleaf maple syrup. Available only for pickup. Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce Hardy to Zone 6 Along with Western Red Cedar, Sitka Spruce was one of the most common lowland conifers a century ago. Can tolerate wet soil. Slow to moderate growth rate, growing 8”-12” per year. Available only for pickup. Taxus brevifolia - Pacific Yew Hardy to Zone 6 Pacific Northwest native conifer, grows as a large shrub or small tree, very slow, but can eventually reach 20’-30’. An understory plant that will tolerate deep shade; also does well in sun. Available only for pickup. Holodiscus discolor - Ocean Spray Hardy to Zone 6 Deciduous shrub, grows to 10’-12’, with June flowers of creamy white. Best in sun to partial shade, tolerant of most soil types; tolerates drought once established. Available only for pickup. Mahonia aquifolium - Tall Oregon Grape Hardy to Zone 6 Evergreen shrub, grows to 6’-8’ and slowly spreads by underground runners. Early spring yellow flowers are followed by blue berries. #maore 1 gl - $13.95 Morella californica - Pacific Wax Myrtle Hardy to Zone 7 (Previously Myrica) Coastal area native evergreen shrub. When in sheltered areas, grows to 20’-30’, much smaller in windy sites. Drought and salt tolerant. A ‘Great Plant Picks’ selection. Available only for pick up. Paxstima myrsinites - Oregon Box Hardy to Zone 3 Small evergreen shrub, growing to 3’ high and wide. Tolerant of sun or shade, best in well-drained soil; drought tolerant when established. #pmob 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pick up. Physocarpus capitatus - Western Nine Bark Hardy to Zone 3 Deciduous shrub, arching stems to 8’ are treasured for their peeling brown and tan bark. The white flower clusters appear late spring. Not fussy about light or soil. Available only for pickup. Ribes sanguineum - Red Flowering Currant We carry several selected forms of Red Flowering Currant. Upright growing shrubs, to 6’-8’. Early spring flowers draw hummingbirds; late summer berries are also attractive to songbirds. Sun to partial shade, well-drained soil.. All available only for pickup. • Apple Blossom (aka Pokey’s Pink) Very early flowers of pale pink, prolific berry set. • Hannaman’s White Bright white flowers. • King Edward Bright reddish pink bloom later than most flowering currants. A ‘Great Plant Picks’. Vaccinium ovatum - Evergreen Huckleberry Hardy to Zone 6 Produces a multitude of white or pinkish bell-shaped blossoms in April and May and tasty blue-black berries in August and September. Prefers a shady environment but can take full sun in cooler areas. Erect shrub grows 8’-10’ in partial shade, 4’-5’ in full sun. Prefers acid soil and mulched roots. #voever 1 gl - $15.95; larger sizes available for pickup. Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange Hardy to Zone 5 Deciduous shrub, growing to 8’, with June bloom of very fragrant, white flowers. Sun to partial shade, drought tolerant once established. Available only for pickup. for additional plant varieties and full color photos visit www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org Page 45 community | education | sustainability 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson, WA 98247 (360) 966-5859 • Fax (360) 966-0921 E-mail: info@cloudmountainfarmcenter.org nursery open spring February 1 thru June Mon – Sat: 10 am - 5 pm; Sun: 11 am - 4 pm summer & fall July thru October 31 Wed – Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM; Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM november thru the sunday before Thanksgiving Wed – Sat: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 11 AM - 4 pm directions to the nursery (Farm is 12 miles from exit. Map is not to scale.) PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE P A I D Lynden, WA Permit No. 20