Want to take edible landscaping to the next level? This presentation covers the selection and culture of native fruit trees, shrubs and vines that will satisfy any ornamental landscape use. From shade to supporting wildlife, erosion control, and screening, you can choose a fruit crop to suit your home garden. Learn about growth habits, pros and cons, and how to acquire and care for these native plants.
Speaker: Kirsten Conrad, Agriculture Natural Resource Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Zoom session, recorded July 24, 2020
Video of Presentation
- 0:00 Intro
- 04:35 Outline
- 05:43 Why Native?
- 07:29 Cultivars & Nativars
- 10:26 Large Trees
- 21:48 Small Trees
- 35:36 Questions
- 43:32 Fruit-Bearing Shrubs
- 55:15 Questions
- 1:08:29 Fruiting Brambles
- 1:15:02 Fruiting Vines
- 1:19:10 Questions
- 1:28:50 Designing with Fruiting Plants
- 1:35:37 Resources
- 1:37:51 Questions