FUZZY RASPBERRY Hailing from Australia these fuzzy-leafed vines produce raspberries that thrive in humid conditions. Self fertile. Zones 7-9. $19.99 3 gal (1-2ft).

GOUMI (Eleagnus multiflora) This fast-growing shrub has many excellent qualities aside from its small red fruit called goumi berries. Light, lilac-scented flowers appear in April or May, developing into small fruit that can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit is astringent until ripe, but can be made into pies and jams if picked a little early. Goumi berries are a rich source of vitamins A, C amd E and are under investigation as anti-cancer agents. The deciduous bush can grow in almost any well-drained soil (including by the seaside) and tolerates drought and pollution. Fixes nitrogen and can increase fruit yields when interplanted in your orchard. Self fertile. Zones 7-9. $32.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

SWEET SCARLET GOUMI (Eleagnus multiflora) Wouldn't you love to have a smallish (4-6ft.) shrub that is self-fertile and produces fragrant creamy white flowers in May followed by tasty (and nutritious) little red berries the size of small pie cherries? Goumi fruit is delicious fresh, dried, or in a pie or jam. Scarlet Sweet is a Ukrainian variety. This easy little shrub adapts well to any well-drained site in at least a half-day of sun, and it's not bothered by pests or diseases. In addition, it's actually a nitrogen-fixing plant, meaning it requires little fertilizer and makes a beneficial companion to other nearby fruiting plants. Bees love the flowers too! Goumi is also highly valued as a medicinal plant for many purposes. Begins bearing young, at 2-3 years. Zones 4-7. $32.99 3 gal. (3-4ft).

GINKGO BILOBA This ancient tree is extinct in the wild and has been propagated in China for at least a thousand years. A fabulous landscaping tree with superb golden fall color is also a wonderful addition to a nut orchard. The nuts are sweet and crunchy and the leaves contain compounds reputed to improve memory function. This year we've been able to grow three types of ginkos: an elegant male, a female with superior nuts and unsexed seedlings. Any would make a beautiful shade tree for your yard, pick the varieties that will best suit your landscape. Give your ginkos plenty of room. Adult tree size is approximately 40 feet by 30 feet for all varieties.

SEEDLING: Seedling ginkos can't be sexed until they flower, so be patient. In the mean time, enjoy the shade and the fabulous fall color. And remember, not everyone gets to sit under the same kind of trees that the dinosaurs used!! Requires a pollinator. Zones 5-9. $29.99 3 gal (3-4ft).

Still have some room in your garden? We've got NEW: These pages all have new varieties for your delectation in 2010. Look for the entries flagged in RED for varieties we've added for this year.
Pawpaw              Mango Peaches             Gulf Crimson

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