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This article provides a comprehensive guide to growing cherry trees in West Virginia. It covers various aspects of cherry tree cultivation, including soil preparation, planting, watering, fertilization, pest and disease prevention, pruning techniques, and sun exposure needs.
- American Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra ssp. canadensis) – Native Tree
- American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) – Native Tree
- American Plum (Prunus Americana) – Native Tree
- Apple (Malus spp) – Non- Native Tree
- Bosc Pear (Pyrus communis ‘Bosc’) – Non-Native Tree
- Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) – Native Tree
- Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium) – Non-Native Tree
- Fig Tree (Ficus carica) – Non-Native Tree
- Methley Plum (Prunus salicina) – Non-Native Tree
- Mulberry (Morus spp) – Native Tree
Elderberry is native to West Virginia and has both culinary and medicinal value. Elderberry is reported to be good for boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation. In particular, it is possibly effectivefor treating the flu. The white flowers and the fruit are edible, with the flowers being much more pleasant than the fruit. Flowers have a...
American persimmon fruits range from bright orange and yellow to sometimes red or blue. The fully ripened fruit has a soft and smooth, even jelly-like texture, with a honey-like sweetness. The flavor indeed is richly sweet. Native to West Virginiaand most southeastern United States, American plum is also an attractive mid-sized landscape tree. It h...
American plum is a valuable fruit tree for you and your local wildlife. The small fruits (1 – 2 inches wide) can be yellow, pink, red, or purplish. In most cases, they are yellow with red blush. The skin is thick and very tart, but the flesh has a tasty and easy-to-love sweet flavor. Flowering starts at around three years of age, which is relativel...
Apples are common in WV’s orchards and backyards because they are easy to grow there. There are so many varieties of apple trees, each with unique tastes and features. Below are the characteristics of the best apple trees for WV. 1. State Fair– Medium-sized fruit that is juicy and sweet but tart. This is the best variety for baking, canning, and sa...
This popular grocery store pear is easy to grow at home. Bosc pears are sweeter and more flavorful earlier in the ripening process than other pear varieties. Before their flesh has fully softened, you can still enjoy a Bosc pear with its honey-sweetness and juiciness. This tree has the nickname “Winter Pear” since its fruit ripens after the Autumna...
Not enough gardeners are planting this native fruit tree, but they should. It produces tasty blueberry-looking fruit that is excellent fresh in desserts, jam, or wine. Some report that it tastes like a mix of strawberry, blueberry, and a touch of almond – so delightful! If you don’t like the taste of the fruit, it also makes a gorgeous ornamental f...
Sweet cherry varieties are widely available at nurseries and are suitable for both fruiting and ornamental planting, thanks to their lovely white flowers. Most sweet cherry trees are self-sterile. So, for fruiting, they are often planted in clusters so they may pollinate. If space is a concern, consider these varieties: 1. Lapins:Self-fertile, semi...
Figs have a sweet and honey-like taste. The flesh is soft and squishy with tiny crunchy seeds. Some ripe figs are green, purple, or brown. Color and the level of sweetness vary based on cultivar and climate. Among the varieties for WV, Celeste is the sweetest. In general, hot and dry summer produces sweeter fruit. Although all varieties of figs gro...
Methley plum is a cultivar of the Japanese plum. They are more vigorous, disease resistant, and produce more flowers than the more common European plums. But since Methley plum is self-fertile, it makes a good pollinator for Japanese varieties. One drawback of this plum is that they bloom early, making them susceptible to late spring frosts. The lo...
Mulberries resemble blackberries in shades of deep purple, crimson, black, or even white. Like many berries, they have a tangy and sweet flavor but what makes them unique is the slightly woody flavor. The flavor of the white mulberry, or Morus alba, is similar to watermelon. The black mulberry, Morus nigra, has the strongest flavor of all the mulbe...
7 de jul. de 2021 · Find the Best Fruit Trees to Grow in West Virginia with this Ultimate Guide! You'll even learn why you should grow them and how to grow them in West Virginia!
Cherry trees are best for warmer climates and needless winter protection. For best results, plant a cherry tree in the spring or summer so that it has plenty of time to produce fruit by fall. Most cherries can also be canned as well which is helpful if you live in an area where winters get frosty!
The best fruit trees suitable for West Virginia are apples, persimmon, plums, pear, cherry, fig, mulberry, pawpaw, elderberry, and grapes. The best time to plant these fruit trees is either in early spring or late winter in the home orchards to establish themselves and produce fruits.
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How to choose the best suited fruit trees for West Virginia; West Virginia Overview. Filled with indescribable caverns, rivers, and springs, West Virginia is predominantly the ancestral home of the Shawnee, Delaware, Cherokee, as well as the Iroquoian-speaking indigenous groups.
