
PHIL'S FARMS and NURSERY
Local, helpful, and affordable since 2011
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RIGHT NOW: SPRING SALE ON BAMBOO, FRUIT TREES, AND 2 GALLON BLUEBERRY BUSHES
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17900 SE Highway 212 - Damascus, Oregon (Just a short drive from Portland)
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Spring Special - Take $5 per tree off our already great prices!
HUNDREDS OF FRUIT TREES ARE NOW IN STOCK
OUR FRUIT TREES are semi-dwarf so they fit well in a city yard and fruit will be reachable.
We choose varieties for their suitability to our climate and conditions.
Every fruit tree is planted here on Phil's Farms or sourced locally.
All are planted in 5 gallon pots so you may choose to plant them at a later date, if desired.
Most trunk calipers are â…ž to 1 inch so they will begin to produce fruit sooner.
COMPARE AND YOU'LL SEE THESE FRUIT TREES ARE YOUR BEST VALUE!
New March 20th: Fig, Nectarine, Chelan Cherry
​Scroll down to read details about each variety.
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4 IN 1 COMBO (SELF-POLLINATING )SEMI-DWARF FRUIT TREES
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SINGLE VARIETY SEMI-DWARF FRUIT TREES: APPLE, APRICOT, CHERRY, FIG, NECTARINE, PEACH, PLUM
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​HAZELNUT TREES - Now on special for $20 - small, recently planted in 2 gallon pots
After the 4 in 1 combos, trees are listed alphabetically by fruit type, starting with Apple.
SALE $45 (Reg. $50) 4 IN 1 COMBO FRUIT TREES - SEMI-DWARF, SELF-POLLINATING
Combo trees have an assortment of varieties - choose 4 from the ones listed for each tree
APPLE: GALA golden yellow, HONEY CRISP red/pink/yellow blend, FUJI light red/yellow blush, GRANNY SMITH green, BRAEBURN red with yellow highlights (Now 4½-5½ ft tall – â…ž inch caliper trunk)
ESPALIER APPLE grafted for cross-pollination with GALA, HONEY CRISP, FUJI, GRANNY SMITH and LIBERTY dark red, YELLOW DELICIOUS yellow (4,5, or 6 types of apple on each espaliered tree)
ASIAN PEAR: 20TH CENTURY golden, SHINSEIKI yellow, CHOJURO russet-brown, HOSUI golden, ANJOU deep burgundy(a European pear) (Now 4½-5 ft tall – 1 inch caliper trunk)
CHERRY: BING dark red (much like Lapin) RAINIER scarlet with yellow blush, ROYAL ANN (like Rainer), EARLY RICHMOND red/tart, STELLA bright red - heart-shaped (Now 4½-5 ft tall – 1 inch caliper trunk)
PEAR: ANJOU green/red blush, KIEFFER yellow, COMICE golden/red blush, SEKEL (U.S. native pear) reddish brown, RED BARTLETT red, BARTLETT yellow (Now about 5 ft tall – â…ž caliper trunk)
PLUM: BEAUTY bright purplish-red, SATSUMA deep red, SHIRO yellow, FRENCH PRUNE/PLUM dark red/black, SANTA ROSA purple/red (Now 5½-6½ ft tall – 1 inch caliper trunk)​
​​APPLE – SALE $35 (Reg. $40)
FUJI APPLE (Semi-dwarf tree) Known as the “sweetest tasting apple” Fuji is crisp and very juicy. (Many say the flavor reminds them of freshly-pressed apple juice.) Fuji Apple trees are heavy producers, and they have a long harvest season from late September through to early November. The semi-dwarf Fuji apple tree matures about 10 to 15 feet tall. For a successful harvest Fuji needs another tree for cross pollination – Granny Smith and Gala varieties are good choices. About 4½ ft tall now, â…ž inch trunk caliper. Malus domestica ‘Fuji’ USDA Zones 4 – 9
GALA APPLE (Semi-Dwarf tree) A mild, sweet flavor, crisp texture, vanilla-like aroma – this is Gala apple! It is popular pressed into smoothies, juices & cider, used in salads, or served with cheeses. One of the easiest apple trees to grow (ideal for home gardens) Gala matures about 12 – 15 feet tall. It is partially self-pollinating, but has a bigger crop planted near a Fuji or Granny Smith. Gala apple trees are suitable for just about every climate in the US. Gala apples ripen August and September. About 5 ft tall now, â…ž inch trunk caliper. Malus domestica ‘Gala’ USDA Zones 5 - 8
GRANNY SMITH APPLE (Semi-dwarf and self-fertile tree) Low in calories, the Granny Smith apple is crisp and tart, considered one of the healthiest for fresh eating. It is popular for cooking and baking, especially good for applesauce, pies, and caramel apples. Granny Smith apples ripen mid to late October and stored correctly will keep up to six months. The self-pollinating cold-hardy trees mature 12 - 15 feet high. About 4 ft tall now, 11/16 inch trunk caliper. Malus domestica ‘ Granny Smith’ USDA Zones 5 – 9
​APRICOT (Self-fertile, Semi-dwarf) – SALE $35 (Reg. $40)
​BLENHEIM apricots have a perfect rich sweet/tart balance, delicious fresh, dried, canned, or used in jams, preserves, and desserts. The self-pollinating trees bloom late to avoid spring frosts, and their pink and white blossoms have a delightful scent. Blenheim apricots ripen summer through fall. Prunus armeniaca ‘Blenheim’ USDA Zones 5 - 8
BLENHEIM SEMI – DWARF Matures 12 to 15 feet tall - Perfect for backyard gardens, Now 6 to 7 feet tall, ¾ inch trunk caliper
BLENHEIM ULTRA – DWARF – Matures 5 to 8 feet tall, Ideal for containers, patios, balconies, courtyards, and small city lots, Now 4½ feet tall, ¾ inch trunk caliper
PUGET GOLD APRICOT Large apricots with delicious flavor – the Puget Gold tree will usually have a prolific crop (of up to 50 pounds) ready to pick in August. Self-fertile, it is considered the easiest-to-grow apricot variety. Washington State University developed Puget Gold to set fruit even in cool, wet springs and to ripen in short summers. The semi dwarf trees stay about 15 feet tall and are disease resistant. Puget Gold is one of America’s favorite apricot varieties. Now 5 to 7 ft. tall, â…ž inch trunk caliper Prunus armeniaca ‘Puget Gold’ USDA Zones 5 – 9
TILTON HERITAGE APRICOT is self-fertile and semi-dwarf. Pink blossoms set fruit on trees about 12 to 15 feet tall. Ripe apricots are heart-shaped, golden with a red blush, ready to pick in August. Fruit is large, sweet and flavorful, delicious eaten right from the tree. Tilton apricots are good for canning or drying. They also make delicious preserves and jam! Tilton is regarded to be unbothered by stormy weather or late frosts. Now 5 to 8 ft. tall, 11/16 to â…ž+ inch trunk caliper Prunus armeniaca ‘Tilton’ USDA Zones 4 – 9
WENATCHEE APRICOT This self-fertile variety is early to ripen, usually late July to August. The large, firm and flavorsome yellow/orange apricots have a rich sweet flavor enjoyed freshly-picked. (And they are especially good for dehydrating and home-canning.) Mature semi-dwarf trees are 10 to 15 feet tall with white blossoms. Wenatchee apricot trees are known for the ability to thrive even in very wet springs and to withstand spring frosts. Now 6 to 8 ft. tall, â…ž+ inch trunk caliper Prunus armeniaca ‘Wenatchee USDA Zones 5 – 9
CHERRY – SALE $35 (Reg. $40)
BING CHERRY “The World’s Most Popular Sweet Cherry”
Bing cherries are large and juicy, with a more intense flavor than other varieties. Fruit ripens in August and is exceptional enjoyed fresh, canned or on a superb Black Forest Gateau cake! Bing Cherry originated nearby (Milwaukie, Oregon) in the late 19th century – for over 100 years it has proven well-adapted to our local conditions. The semi-dwarf tree stays 12 to 15 feet tall and may produce up to 50 pounds of heart-shaped cherries. Bing needs another pollinator for fruit production - we recommend the Rainier Cherry. Trunk caliper 1½ inch, trees are now 4 to 6 feet tall Prunus avium “Bing’ USDA Zones 5 - 8
CHELAN CHERRY is the earliest sweet cherry to ripen in the Pacific Northwest, usually mid-June, 2 weeks before Bing. Fruit is mild, sweet, and firm with a longer shelf life than many types. It was developed in Chelan by Washington State University for compatibility with our regional climate and conditions, especially spring rains. It requires a pollinator, which can be Bing, Lapins, or Rainier. ¾ inch trunk caliper About 5 ft. tall now. Prunus avium 'Chelan' USDA Zones 5 - 8
LAPINS CHERRY (Self-fertile)This very sweet, large, juicy, rich red cherry was awarded the “Garden of Merit.” Delicious eaten fresh from the tree, wonderful for baking, Lapins has firmer flesh than other cherries so it resists splitting. The fruit usually ripens July and August. Lapins stay about 12 to 15 feet tall, and they have attractive yellow/orange/red foliage in the fall. Lapins Cherry is one of the few self-fertile cherry trees and it is an excellent pollinator for other types. Trunk caliper 1½ inch, now 6 - 7 feet tall Prunus avium “Lapins’ USDA Zones 5 – 9
RAINIER CHERRY “A Premium Cherry”
Rainier is considered one of the best cherry tree varieties for home gardens. The beautiful fruit is high in sugar but said to have a more “pleasantly tart” cherry taste than other types. It is richly flavored, firm yet juicy, delicious eaten freshly picked. The semi-dwarf tree stays 12 to 15 feet tall. Rainier needs another cherry tree for cross pollination. We suggest a Bing because Rainer’s fruit ripens July to August. Bing’s crop will follow right after (in August) extending the season you’ll have for picking fresh cherries. Trunk caliper 1 inch, trees are now 5 to 6 feet tall Prunus avium ‘Rainier’ USDA Zones 5 – 8
FIGS
$20 PETITE NEGRA FIG (The “Little Black Fig) is an easy-to-grow tree indoors, on a patio, deck, or balcony. In containers it stays 2 to 3 feet tall. The self-fertile tree usually matures around 4 to 6 feet if planted in the ground. The fig’s skin is black, the scrumptious fruit inside is deep red, juicy and sweet with a hint of raspberry/berry flavors. Early ripening–mid-July to September depending on planting conditions & weather. Ficus carica “Petite Negra’ USDA Zones 7–9
$25 ITALIAN-258 FIG - “One of the most delicious figs and so incredibly sweet” said one food critic about the flavor of I-258 figs. Mature trees are productive, with generous harvests (10 to 15 lbs.) The I-258 Fig tree is easy to grow, staying between 8 and 16 feet tall, depending on location. It has excellent disease and insect resistance. This self-fertile fig tree was brought to the US from Italy in the 1980s and is an excellent choice for short season climates such as ours in the Pacific Northwest. Early ripening-late July to mid-September Ficus carica ‘I-258’ USDA Zones 7-10 $40 (2 for $70) DESERT KING FIG trees are especially suited to the Pacific Northwest because they hold up well in the rain and the wind. Plus it is one of the earliest figs to ripen in mid-summer. It is fast growing and self-fertile, maturing about 10-12 feet tall in full sun to part shade. Desert King Fig has large, juicy sweet fruit. Bite into its “strawberry red” flesh for a burst of superb flavor. Ficus carica ‘Desert King’ USDA Zones 7-9
$40 (2 for $70) BROWN TURKEY FIG has a subtle and mild sweet flavor, deep purple skin, and a rich pink interior. It is enjoyed fresh, dried, in salads, or for jams and preserves. A local favorite, its harvest time is late summer through fall. The low-maintenance tree grows in about any type of soil. It does well in containers if protected over hard winters. Self-fertile, it matures 10-20 feet tall (less in a container) depending on location and conditions. Ficus carica “Brown Turkey’ USDA Zones 7-10
​​HAZELNUT – SPECIAL $20 Small trees recently planted in 2 gallon pots
JEFFERSON HAZELNUT is known for the rich buttery flavor of large hazelnuts that fill the shells. Oregon State University developed the Jefferson variety to suit local conditions. It has since become a leading variety in the USA because of its disease resistance and its high yields of delicious nuts. We suggest cross-pollinating it with Theta Hazelnut. Trees are semi-dwarf, staying about 10 to 12 feet tall. Jefferson blossoms in winter and spring; a mature tree may have over 20 pounds of hazelnuts ready to pick in September. Corylus avellana ‘Jefferson’ USDA Zones 5 - 8
THETA HAZELNUT was developed by Oregon State University for disease-resistance, to be an outstanding pollinizer and a tree producing high yields of flavorful and nutritious hazelnuts. The tree blooms in winter and spring, and hazelnuts ripen from September to October. It needs another tree for cross-pollination - the Jefferson Hazelnut variety is recommended. Theta Hazelnut tree stays upright and compact, maturing about 8 to 12 feet tall. Corylus avellana ‘Theta’ USDA Zones 4 – 7
NECTARINE (Self-fertile) - SPECIAL PRICE $35
White Tiger Nectarine is mouthwatering with a delicate sweet flavor when eaten fresh, and it is wonderful in salads. The mild flavor is because it has significantly less acid than other varieties. The nectarine has red outer skin and is named for its white interior with red stripes radiating from the pit. Backyard Gardener calls White Tiger Nectarine “The most adaptable of all fruit trees for the home garden.” The trees are self-fertile and very cold hardy, with pretty pink blossoms in spring. White Tiger Nectarine trees are semi-dwarf, and they mature about 12 to 15 feet high. Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘White Tiger’ USDA Zones 5 – 8
​PEACH (Self-fertile) - SALE $35 (Reg. $40)
Hardy ‘FROST’ variety produces gorgeous, sweet and rich juicy peaches with yellow flesh. They require less care and are more resistant to peach curl than other varieties. They are also the best choice for cold areas. The exceptionally productive Frost Peach Tree grows to about 10 to 15 feet tall. It has luscious peaches ripen from early to mid-season. Now 5 to 6 feet tall, planted in 5 gallon pots -Trunk Caliper 7/8 to 1 inch Prunus persica ‘Frost’ USDA Zones 5 – 9
​PLUM (Self-fertile) - SALE $35 (Reg. $40)
GREENGAGE “THE QUEEN OF PLUMS” - Bite into a freshly picked Greengage Plum and you will agree with food experts who say it is “one of the tastiest fruits in the world when ripe.” The fruit has a sweet honey-like flavor and is versatile - it freezes well and makes excellent preserves and desserts. Depending on weather, the plums ripen August to October. The compact low-maintenance tree stays about 15 feet tall. Greengage Plum trees are self-fertile. Now 5 ½ - 7 feet tall, Trunk caliper â…ž inch Prunus domestica ‘Greengage’ USDA Zones 5 - 9
ITALIAN PRUNE/PLUM - Mild, sweet, fruity flavor, tasting great right from the tree. Fruit stores well and firm flesh makes it outstanding for canning, freezing or drying for healthy home-made prunes. The self-fertile and cold-hardy tree stays about 10–15 feet tall and blooms late to avoid spring frosts. Italian Plum is everbearing, meaning the fruit ripens continually August to Autumn. Now 6½ - 9 feet tall, Trunk caliper 1 inch Prunus cocomilia USDA Zones 5 – 9
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