My order of bare root trees came yesterday from Trees of Antiquity, and I planted them today. I ordered a plum called Bavay's Green Gage from Belgium circa 1832, an apricot called Pink Ume from Japan, a Quince developed by Luther Burbank circa 1899 called Pineapple Quince, and two pomegranates – Sweet, and Kashmir.
I went out to photograph the plantings and noticed I received a pear tree rather than a quince. Both are called Pineapple.
I talked to the dude at the nursery and he was super nice and said he'd ship out a quince right away and that the pear is a good one, is self-fertile, and that I should grow it if I have space, or give it to a friend. So, I think I'll grow it and then plant my quince, when it arrives, in a different spot.
I've ordered trees and berries from this place before and the plants are always in great shape and thrive when I plant them. They have a huge selection of certified organically grown apple trees (I have three different apple trees from them), among other fruiting trees and bushes. Their website is loaded with lots of good information and photos.
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I love Trees of Antiquity. I'm glad you've had a good experience with them too. Let me know how the pear grows--I'm super curious.
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