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It is Time to Order the Berries!
Some of the most popular plants are the Berries! They are easy to grow, tolerate a wide range of soils and climates, and most of
them can be planted over much of the country.
Edible and delicious, the berries are very popular...
The Berry section has changed... We are producing more landscaping-type berry plants, and less regular berry plants...
Blueberry - Early to Late season, grows up to 6 feet tall, and from Zones 3 to 10. They prefer full sun, great fall color, fruit production
and landscaping as hedges or specimens.
Southern variety available. Larger size also available! Ask us... 4 Varieties - Northern Highbush: (Berkeley) and (Jersey),
Southern Highbush: (Misty) and (Jubilee).
Book these berries now for 2006! These ship starting Feb.2006... order now!
Evergreen Huckleberry - Hardy tall evergreen
shrub up to 10 feet tall,and good for Zones 5 to 9. Prefers full sun, but can take up to half shade, decorative and delicous sweet black berries. Use this plant for berry production, as a hedge or line, and they can be grown in large containers. These
are closely related to the blueberries!
Book these berries now for 2006! These ship starting Feb.2006... order now!
Red Huckleberry - A tall
shrub up to 10 feet,and good for Zones 5 to 9. Prefers full sun to half shade, decorative and delicous sweet to tart red huckleberries. These are closely related to the blueberry, and a cousin of the Evergreen Huckleberry, but these will drop their
leaves in the fall.
Book these berries now for 2006! These ship starting Feb.2006... order now!
Lingonberry - Good for Zones 5 to 9, the Lingonberry is a short plant with deep green leaves and stems, often with
red and purple coloration. Very attractive for walkway borders or containers, good for a ground-cover, plus you can grow them for fruit production. Prefers full sun to half shade, decorative and delicous tart red berries. These are closely related to the
blueberry! Limited supply for 2005, so order yours right away!
Book these berries now for 2006! These ship starting Feb.2006... order now!
Cranberry - This is a true-cranberry, much those grown in the boggy northeast regions, but very suitable for many
cool moist areas in Zones 4 to 7. The key with the cranberry is acidic soils, lot of organic material mixed in the soil (like peat moss), and plenty of water. These are trailing plants, so they work great for hanging baskets, containers, as a ground
cover, and other creative uses. Prefers full sun to half shade, decorative and delicous tart red berries. These are closely related to the blueberry!
Very limited supply for next season include these...
Raspberry (Red) - These grow up to 6 feet tall, good for Zones 3 to 10. Best in full sun, very hardy everbearing
fruit production. Train along a fence or trellis. "Amity" is our
favorite variety, and great for most areas. Important Note - Not available for 2005.
Black Raspberries -
Sweet and juicy hardy Black Raspberry can be planted in Zones 7 to 10. Prefers full sun, these produce dark purple fruits in late summer. Important Note - Not available for 2005.
Aronia Berry - Black - Hardy, gets up to 6 feet tall. Good in Zones 4 to 9, they like full sun to half shade, and
has nice fall color. Tart black berries are great for jam or
juice, so plant for fruit production or makes a great landscaping shrub. Native plant of the Rose Family! Important Note - Not available for 2005. 
Aronia Berry - Red - Hardy, gets up to 6 feet tall and good for Zones 5 to
9. Prefers full sun to half shade, and has brilliant fall color. Tart red berries are great for jam or
juice. Plant for fruit production, or makes a great landscaping shrub. Native plant of the Rose Family! Important Note - Very limited availability for 2005.
Blue Elderberry - A large
shrub up to 10 feet tall, makes clusters of tart edible berries, perfect for that elderberry pie! Plant in Zones 3 to 9, from full sun to half shade. Important Note - Very limited availability for 2005. 
Paw Paw - This edible fruit tree gets up to 40 feet tall, and plantable from Zones 5 to 9. Sweet 2 to 5 inch
banana-mango like fruits are nutritious! Unique purple flowers and yellow fall color so plant these as specimens or in lines. 
The Paw Paw is becoming very popular as a producer of sweet edible banana-custard like fruits.
Red Mulberry - A medium-sized
tree up to 40 feet tall that makes red to black sweet blackberry-like edible berries. A perfect tree for open areas or as a wildlife food source. Fast growing and hardy, prefers full sun and moderate amount of moisture. Plant in Zones 5 to 10. Ever eat a
Red Mulberry pie? 
Return of the Red Mulberry! Our first crop in several years of this medium-size
tree. The Red makes red to black sweet blackberry-like edible berries. A perfect tree for open areas or as a wildlife food source. Fast growing and hardy, prefers full sun and moderate amount of moisture. Plant in Zones 5 to 10. Ever eat a Red Mulberry
pie?  
Some of the less well known berry plants include the Aronia Berry, American Cranberry Bush, Blue Elderberry, Red Mulberry, and the Paw Paw. Also consider the Oaks, Walnuts, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood, and the Hickories. Want
something different to plant this season, try some of these...
How to grow these. Simply stated, these grow best in moist well-drained fertile soils with full sun. Most soils can be alright, but plenty of water and some added fertilizer will improve their growth and survival. If your soils are rocky, heavy
clay, or very sandy, then add compost or other materials mixed into the planting spot. Planting instructions are included with each order, or can be read on the Nursery webpage.
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Who are we? We are Empire National Nursery, LLC. We are America's first 24
hour On-line Nursery. Our greenhouses are packed with tree seedlings, shrubs, and other plants. Our business is to promote the planting and distribution
of trees (and berry plants), for home, farm, landscaping, and reforestation planting projects.
Our business is to serve your needs and wants for quality trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, and berries, nationwide!
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Place your order for the New berry crops Now, or you can book your order using Gift Certificates.
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The Berries tend to sell out by mid-Spring, so you might book your order early, and we can schedule it for a later ship date...
 
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