Roaring Brook Nurseries
Retail & Wholesale Growers of Maine Nursery Stock
 

Roaring Brook Nurseries Inc.

Jim & Kristen Glazier
639 Gardiner Road
Wales, ME 04280

p: (207) 375-4884 (business hours)
f: (207) 375-8682 (24/7)

Fruit Tree and Berry Plants

Tree sizes
Our Apple Trees are propagated on M7
Rootstocks, producing a semi-dwarf sized fruit tree.

Apples:

Semi-dwarf, mature height approx. 15’.  All varieties need a different variety to cross pollinate with.  (7 gal. container size, trees are 5-6’) (B&B = balled and burlap in a wire basket, trees are measured by the trunk caliper size and are approx. 8-12’ and 5 to 6 year old trees mostly ready to bear fruit.)

Macintosh apple McIntosh: Medium to large, bright red fruit has white, juicy flesh that is tart and spicy. Resists cedar-apple rust, drought and cold hardy. The most popular grown apple here in New England. A vigorous, highly productive variety excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Generally requires a spray program. Harvest mid to late September. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99) (1.75” B&B $144.99 – Sold Out) (2” B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Cortland apple Cortland: Medium sized, bright red fruit with white, crisp, juicy, slightly acidic flesh. Excellent for eating, cooking and freezing. Excellent cross pollinator with McIntosh Apple. Harvest mid to late September. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99) (1.75” B&B $144.99 – Sold Out)
Liberty apple Liberty: Medium to large, bright red fruit has yellowish, crisp, juicy flesh with a sprightly flavor. A very disease resistant variety. A hardy, vigorous, productive, annual bearer good for eating, cooking, canning and desserts. Long storage life. Bears fruit at an early age. Harvest late September. Zone 4 (7 gal. $39.99) (2” B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Macoun apple Macoun: Medium sized, red-striped fruit harvested mid September. Snow white crisp, juicy, firm flesh has a well balanced flavor. Good for desserts and all around purpose. Vigorous and hardy. Zone 4 (7 gal. $39.99) (2” B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Honeycrisp apple Honeycrisp: Very popular new variety. Excellent for eating, this mottled red over yellow fruit is very crisp, juicy and sweet. Outstanding for commercial or home orchards. Stores well. Harvest late September. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99) (1.50” B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Duchess apple Duchess: Medium to large, red fruit harvested early season; mid August. Bears fruit at an early age. Juicy, tender, tart flesh. Good for eating, pies, cider and sauces. Very hardy old antique variety. Zone 4 (7 gal. $39.99)
Wolf River apple Wolf River: An old favorite antique variety. Large pale yellow with red fruit blush. Fruit has a creamy white, tender, slightly mealy flesh. A long lived, hardy, productive tree resistant to disease. Good for baking, drying and desserts. Harvest mid to late September. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99) (2” B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Wealthy apple Wealthy: Red-striped, ripening to scarlet red fruit harvested mid September. Very juicy and crisp flesh is white with pink veins and has a tart flavor with a hint of strawberry. Makes an excellent pollinator. Very hardy. Keeps well into December. Zone 4 (7 gal. $39.00)
Yellow Transparent apple Yellow Transparent: Skin is yellow and the flesh is white. A very hardy and productive tree. Ripens late August. Zone 3. (7 gal. $39.99)

Pears

Standard size, mature height of 15-18’.  Require a cross pollinator.

Bartlett Pear Bartlett Pear:medium to large, golden yellow fruit with a brownish-red blush is harvested early season; mid August through mid-September. Good for eating fresh, drying, canning or preserving . Bears at a young age. Requires a pollinator. Zone 5. (7 gal. $39.99) (1.75″ B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Seckel Pear Seckel Pear: Small yellow-brown, russet red fruit harvested in September. Fine grained, juicy flesh is extremely sweet. Commonly called ‘Sugar Pear’. Good for eating, baking, pickling, spicing and canning. (7 gal. $39.99) (1.75″ B&B $159.99 – Sold Out)
Bosc Pear Bosc Pear: An Old time French variety with large, high quality, russet fruit. Good for fresh eating or canning. An excellent pollinator, especially for Bartlett Pear. Zone 5.
(7 gal. $39.99)
Parker Pears Parker Pear: Large yellow-bronze fruit. Fine grained, tender and juicy. Upright and vigorous grower. Zone 4. (2” B&B $ 159.99 – Sold Out)

Plums

Standard size, mature height of 15-18’. Require a cross pollinator.

Superior Plum Superior Plum: Large, golden fruit maturing to deep red and has yellow juicy, sweet flesh. Good for fresh eating, jams, jellies and desserts. Hardy, fast growing. Bears fruit early.
Good pollinator for Toka Plum. Harvest late August. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99)
Toka Plum Toka Plum: Medium to large, reddish-bronze fruit has yellow, firm flesh with a rich, spicy flavor. Good for eating fresh or canning. Vigorous, hardy, heavy bearer. One of the best pollinators. Harvest mid August. Zone 3. (7 gal. $39.99) (1.50″ B&B $144.99 – Sold Out)
Stanley Prune Stanley Prune: Medium sized, dark blue fruit has yellow-green, firm, sweet flesh that is good for eating, baking, canning, or dried. A large vigorous tree. Heavy annual bearer. Does not require a pollinator. Harvest early September. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99)

Peach Trees

Standard size 15-18’, self pollinating

Reliance Peach Reliance Peach: Medium sized, yellow fruit with a dull red blush has yellow, soft, juicy, sweet flesh good for eating, canning or freezing. Vigorous. Bears fruit when young. Does not require a pollinator. Harvest in July. Zone 5. (7 gal. $39.99)

Cherry Trees

Standard size, mature height 15-25’

Bing Cherry Bing Cherry: Sweet Cherry. Large heart shaped, dark red to purple fruit mid June through early July. Firm, meaty, juicy flesh is good for fresh eating and canning. Requires a pollinator such as Stella. Zone 5. (7 gal. $39.99)
Stella Cherry Stella Cherry: Sweet Cherry that is self pollinating. Large dark red to black fruit that is harvested early July. Black, juicy flesh has a sweet flavor and is good for eating. Zone 5.
(7 gal. $39.99)
Evans Cherry Evans Cherry: Sour Cherry. A naturally dwarf tree with a mature height of 10’. Fruit is 1”, deep red and harvested in late August. Can produce up to 10 gallons of fruit per tree once established. Tart flavor is good for eating fresh, pies,jams and sauces. Extremely hardy. Zone 3. (7 gal. $39.99)
Dwf. North Star Cherry Dwf. North Star Cherry: Sour Cherry. Large, red fruit is harvested late June. Red, juicy, meaty flesh has a pleasant acidic flavor. Good for eating or canning. Vigorous and highly productive. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99)

Apricots

Moongold Apricot Moongold Apricot: Flavor is sweet but slightly acidity. Fruit is light orange color. “Sungold” is the recommended pollinator. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99)
Sungold Apricot Sungold Apricot: Bright clear gold fruit approx. 1.25”. Flavor is mild and sweet. Eating quality is good. makes great jams and jellies. Zone 4. (7 gal. $39.99)

High Bush Blueberries

Bushy fruiting plant that grows 4-6’.

Earliblue Blueberry Earliblue Blueberry: Medium to large, firm, light blue fruit has mild, full, sweet flavor. Vigorous upright canes. One of the earlier varieties to harvest. Requires a pollinator for best production. Harvest late June to early July. Zone 4. (3 gal. $22.99)
Bluecrop Blueberry Bluecrop Blueberry: Large, bright light blue fruit has good flavor for eating fresh, preserving or baking and freezing. Good ornamental appeal. Self-fertile, however, crops heavier with a pollinator. Harvest early July. Zone 4. (2 gal. $14.99, 3 gal. $22.99) (3 gal. 4 yr. $29.99)
Bluejay Blueberry Bluejay Blueberry: Large, blue fruit has a very sweet, slightly tart flavor. Good for the home gardener. Beautiful red foliage in the fall for ornamental appeal. Self-fertile, however, crop heavier with a pollinator. Harvest early July. Zone 4. (3 gal. 4yr $29.99)
Northland Blueberry Northland Blueberry: Fruit size is small, dark blue and has a sweet wild blueberry flavor. mature plants are 3-4’ and has limber branches which hold up well under heavy snowfall. Harvest early July. Zone 4. ($3 gal. $22.99)

Raspberries

Heirloom Varieties

Heritage Raspberries Heritage Raspberries: A great reliable raspberry plant for the beginner gardener. The berries have good size, color and flavor.  The fruit is good for jam and freezing and delicious for fresh use, too.   (bare-root  $5 each or 5 plants for $20) (1 gal. pot $9.99)
Latham Raspberries Latham Raspberries: Latham combines good fruit quality with excellent winter hardiness. Medium to large, bright-red fruit. (bare-root $5 each or 5 plants for $20) (1 gal. pot $9.99)

Strawberries

AC Wendy Strawberries A.C. Wendy Strawberries: A very good early season variety that is vigorous and runs well.  This berry is wedge-shaped to conic, with firm, bright, red colored flesh. (bare-root 25 plants $22.50)  (4” pot $2.99 each)
Honeoye Strawberries Honeoye Strawberries: Recommended for beginners and home gardeners.  Suited well for organic growing.  A large, firm berry with nice color appearance.  Produces high yields. (bare-root  25 plants $22.50) (4” pot $2.99 each)
Jewel Flowers Jewel Strawberries: Jewel has large berries with superb quality and flavor!  One of the most popular varieties due to its wide range of growing conditions. (bare-root 25 plants $22.50)  (4” pot $2.99 each)

Grapes

Prairie Star Grape Prairie-Star Grape: White wine grape, harvest in mid to late August.  Extremely winter hardy (to -40f)  (1 gal. pot $11.99)
St. Croix Grape St. Croix Grape: Hardy, sweet, red juice grape for wine making and dessert.  Harvest in late August.  ( 1 gal. pot $11.99)
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