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Fresh fruits are one of summer's greatest pleasures, and the plants that bear them are a joy to grow year-round. Tart blackberries, ripe nectarines, juicy apples, buttery avocados, sweet blueberries, plump figs— all of these and more can be grown in San Jose climates and the Bay Area more widely.
For help choosing the best fruit plants for you, look no further. This issue is chock-full of useful recommendations about fruit plant selection and planting that we hope you find helpful as we move deeper into the wonderfully fruitful summer season.
We look forward to seeing you at the nursery this summer - please let us know how we can help you find the plants you need, when you need them. Call us at 408-239-0589, email our sales team, view our website, or visit us Monday to Saturday.
Wishing you a sweet and bountiful July,
Jane
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Capitol Wholesale Nursery
2938 Everdale Drive, San Jose, CA
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4pm
408-239-0589
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Edible plants are a wonderful way to save money, add beauty to your landscape, and ensure that you're getting vitamins and minerals in your diet. From vibrant blueberry bushes to heat-loving dragonfruit to elegant drupe (stone fruit) trees and espaliers, there's something for every climate and taste.
Summer is an ideal time to select and plan your fruit garden, as we have bounteous quantities in stock and selection diminishes exiting the growing season. Please enjoy learning about some of our favorites below. All are currently in stock.
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Hylocereus undatus
'Valdiva Roja' Dragonfruit
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- Sweet, deep red, kiwi-like flesh
- Large, night-blooming flowers
- Heat and cold tolerant (to 40F)
- Epiphytic: grow on trellis or tree
- Requires more rich, moist, well-draining soil than other cactus
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Ficus carica 'Monandersen'
'Corky's Honey Delight' Fig
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A semi-dwarf green fig that produces bountiful spring and summer fruit crops.
- Grows to 10'–12' tall and wide
- Amber colored flesh with sweet honey and berry flavor notes
- Plant in direct sunlight
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Vitis vinifera
'Flame Seedless' Grapes
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Grapes add drama to a garden and will produce bountifully for years to come.
- Sweet, crisp purple variety
- Vigorous, fast-growing vine
- Plant in full sun, 7–8 hrs/day
- Harvest mid-autumn
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Vaccinium corymbosum
'Bluecrop' Blueberry
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Requires some care, but the rewards are oh-so-delicious: 10 to 20 lbs of berries per year.
- Shrub with sweet edible fruit for baking, preserving, snacking
- Self-fertilizing; but cross-pollinate varieties for best results
- Plant in moist, acidic, well-draining soil (adjust pH as needed)
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- A practical choice for small areas
- Requires full, direct sun
- Stone fruit variety grows well in warmer climates
- Different fruits ripen throughout the summer
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Once you've chosen your fruit plants, it's time to learn how to care for them. Whether you are an experienced landscaper navigating your clients' diverse skill levels, or a homeowner planting your first fruit tree, there is always more to learn about fruit plant care in Santa Clara County.
Depending on your/your clients' level of skill, you can take on anything from "plant and go" blackberries, to grapes that require a bit more care, to the more challenging yet delicious Bartlett pears. Learn about basic fruit tree care and more skills below.
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Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
Presentation about Summer Fruit Tree Pruning. This online Zoom presentation was given by Master Gardeners for the Mountain View Public Library.
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www.youtube.com
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Fruit trees for the Bay Area | Pacific Nurseries
This wonderful resource has a wealth of information about plant choice, pest control, harvesting, pollination and more.
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pacificnurseries.com
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If you're worried about water use with fruit plants, in this month's blog, contributor Tina Martin shares helpful tips for conserving water not just in the garden, but everywhere around the home. Read this exclusive article below, and learn more next month in our drought tolerant plants special issue.
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Fruit plants need pollination. If you're looking to make a beautiful companion pollinator garden, please enjoy this useful guide from grower Monrovia. |
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Historic Orchard Workday with Master Gardeners of Santa...
Eventbrite - Guadalupe River Park Conservancy presents Historic Orchard Workday with Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County - Wednesday, July 26 · 9:30 - 11:30am PDT
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Growing Exotic Fruits- Trees & Shrubs
Eventbrite - WorkshopMyGarden presents Growing Exotic Fruits- Trees & Shrubs - Friday, August 18, 2023 - Find event and ticket information. USDA Zones 5-11 included
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Propagation Workshop: Native Salvias
Eventbrite - Our City Forest presents Propagation Workshop: Native Salvias - Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Our City Forest - Urban Forestry Education Center, San Jose, CA. Find event and ticket information.
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FARWEST Portland 2023
THE BIGGEST GREEN INDUSTRY SHOW IN THE WEST Do you need new ideas to increase efficiency, sales and profitability? We know you do! With nearly 300 exhibitors, Farwest is your ticket to the nursery and retail garden center industry. August 23-25, 2023
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farwestshow.com
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Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz @ Eddie Souza Park
Eventbrite - City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department presents Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz @ Eddie Souza Park - Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park (San Tomas & Monroe), Santa Clara, CA. Find event and ticket...
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You Design It
We Deliver It
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With our extensive inventory and trusted nursery partners, CWN is your one source for plants and planting supplies. The nursery is brimming with a wide variety of colors, textures, and sizes. We have in stock a complete mix to accommodate larger quantities of our best sellers, making it even easier to complete your orders more quickly. Here is a brief summary of what we can do for you:
· Assemble orders for “will call” or delivery, usually the same day
· Always use the best and most consistent materials available
· Contact you immediately if there is a quality or available issue
· Order out-of-stock or specialty materials using all available resources
· Guarantee that CWN materials will meet or exceed your expectations
Contact Information
(408) 239-0589
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