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Shrubs also bridge the gap between the herbaceous layer and taller canopy plants, making efficient use of vertical space while enriching your food forest's productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aronia-berry-aronia-melanocarpa","title":"Aronia Berry (Aronia melanocarpa)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAronia Berry (Black Chokeberry) is a hardy, disease-resistant shrub prized for its nutrient-dense, dark purple berries and exceptional performance in cold climates. Known for its high antioxidant content, reliable yields, and suitability for juices, wines, syrups, and preserves, aronia is one of the most resilient small fruits for northern growers. Our plants come from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh-producing mother bushes in our own food forest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, carefully selected for vigor, yield, and berry quality. 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So they can definitely take disturbance and cold temps.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"Large 1'-2'","offer_id":43773735305466,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/products\/Service-Berry-Dripping-Fruit.jpg?v=1671490597"},{"product_id":"hazelnut-corlyus-spp","title":"Hazelnut Cultivar Seedlings (Corlyus spp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Hazelnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a cornerstone species for modern agroforestry, food forests, and sustainable farming practices. These hardy and adaptable nut bushes offer high yields of protein-rich nuts while enhancing biodiversity and ecological resilience. Ideal for creating productive understory layers, Hybrid Hazelnuts thrive in diverse conditions, making them perfect for permaculture systems and integrated animal farming. Their nuts provide a natural and nutritious feed source for livestock, and their robust growth habits contribute to soil stability and habitat creation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOSU Hazels- \u003c\/strong\u003eThese hazelnuts are seedlings grown from seed collected from well known blight resistant specimens bred by Oregon State. They come from a planting featuring Jefferson, Yamhill, Gamma, and other cultivars. Nuts are large and likely include a high level of blight resistance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGellatly Hazels- \u003c\/strong\u003eThese hazelnuts are from original plantings by the famous nut breeder Jack Gellatly in Kelowna, British Columbia. Gellatly’s hazels were hybrids of many types of commercial varieties native to Europe crossed with other North American hazels from a range locations within Canada and America. Over many decades, he proceeded to select for blight resistance and nut production achieving large success with plantings that still stand strong today. 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A staple in english backyard gardens all the way to major agroforestry plantings, this shrub offers a bounty of flavorful nutrient dense fruit while enhancing biodiversity and soil health. Deer resistant, produces at a young age and easy to propagate what's not to love about black currants?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"Large 1'-2'","offer_id":45225117548794,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/products\/Black-Currant-Fruit-Closeup.jpg?v=1669842991"},{"product_id":"nanking-cherry-prunus-tometosa","title":"Nanking Cherry (Prunus tometosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNanking Cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough yet eye catching shrub, perfect for cold-climate homesteads and permaculture folks in cold climates need tough plants. Its compact form, vibrant foliage, and bright red fruits make it a delightful addition to any landscape. Beyond aesthetics, it offers small, flavorful cherries that are a resilient alternative to traditional sweet cherries, thriving even in unpredictable spring weather. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"10\"-20\"","offer_id":43773562847482,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/products\/NankingCherryFruitCloseup.jpg?v=1670361125"},{"product_id":"seaberry-hippophae-rhamnoides","title":"Seaberry (Hippophae rhamnoides)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSea Buckthorn, also known as Seaberry, is a cold-hardy, thorny shrub prized for its bright orange, tart berries and nitrogen-fixing abilities. Thriving in poor soils and on steep slopes, this resilient plant is ideal for erosion control, living fences, and agroforestry systems. Its berries are a nutritional powerhouse, valued in superfoods, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. Once established, Sea Buckthorn requires minimal care, making it an excellent addition to food forests, silvopasture, and ecological restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur seeds come from a heavy producing female cultivar. Excited to see how these seedlings turn out, their mom had 50 pounds on her brances. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"1 year old seedling 8\"+ 16\"","offer_id":43773703553274,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/products\/Seaberry-loaded.jpg?v=1670370995"},{"product_id":"honeyberry-haskap-lonicera-cerulea","title":"Honeyberry\/Haskap (Lonicera cerulea)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6beb48d4-512e-4726-a811-ed566a86853f\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Requires different pollination partners. Plamt varieties A,B and C together for best results*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaskaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Honeyberries, are the ultimate cold-climate berry shrub, thriving in temperate and boreal regions. These dense, compact shrubs produce sweet-tart blue berries resembling a cross between blueberries and raspberries, offering higher micronutrient content than many other fruits. With lovely blooms, lush foliage, and new basal shoots each year, Haskaps are as beautiful as they are productive. Perfect for food forests, homesteads, and permaculture systems, Haskaps provide abundant harvests and ecological benefits when paired with companion varieties for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar info\u003c\/strong\u003e: Our plants are grown from a diverse mix of three varieties to ensure good pollination. The cuttings, likely a mix of Russian and Japanese genetics, came from a nice lady unsure of the cultivars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaskap A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium bush with large berries, reportedly the first flowering variety of the 3 distinct bush types. Pair with Haskap 2 and Haskap 3 for adequate pollination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaskap B\u003c\/strong\u003e: Short bush with lots of lateral growth, large extra sweet berries. Typically flowering the latest of the 3. Pair with Haskap 1 and Haskap 3 for adequate pollination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaskap C:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall bush, small sweet berries. Longest flowering time and probably the best pollinator for the other two. 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This medium-sized shrub, growing up to 15 feet tall, is easily managed with pruning and thrives in marginal soils.  In addition to its delectable fruit, Goumi enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation, making it a valuable asset to permaculture and food forest systems. With its sweet, sour, and slightly astringent flavour when fully ripe, Goumi is as delightful to humans as it is to birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarmine Cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e- We are lucky enough to have access to cuttings of a known cultivar that produces gigantic extra sweet Berries and grows into a huge bush with little to no care. Makes filling up a pail much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"2-3 year old seedling 16\"-24\"","offer_id":44835168616698,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/products\/Goumi-Berry-Loaded.jpg?v=1671490037"},{"product_id":"quince-chaenomeles-speciosa","title":"Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaenomeles speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Quince\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking addition to temperate landscapes, valued for its vibrant spring blooms and edible fruit. This hardy shrub thrives in challenging conditions, making it an ideal choice for food forests and restoration projects. Its thorny branches can serve as natural fencing or wildlife habitat, while its small, tart fruits are versatile in the kitchen, offering culinary opportunities from jellies to ciders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"Large 1'-2'","offer_id":44720023339258,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/files\/Flowering-Quince-Fruit.jpg?v=1734214936"},{"product_id":"cornelian-cherry-cornus-mas-1","title":"Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)","description":"","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"1 year old seedling 1'-2'+","offer_id":44831397970170,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/files\/corneliancherryfruit.jpg?v=1698963133"},{"product_id":"goji-lycium-barbarum","title":"Goji (Lycium barbarum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGoji Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Wolfberry, is a nutrient-dense superfruit that has been cultivated for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. 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Known for its graceful, compound foliage and striking spikes of deep purple flowers with bright orange anthers, this species is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Extremely resilient, River Locust thrives in both moist and dry soils, handles periodic flooding, and tolerates drought once established. Its dense root system stabilizes banks, improves soil fertility, and rapidly builds biomass, making it a powerful species for food forests, shelterbelts, wildlife plantings, and regenerative land-repair systems. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"2 year old seedling Large 2'-3'","offer_id":46918478397690,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/files\/IMG_5469.jpg?v=1733196499"},{"product_id":"white-currant-ribes-rubrum-var-sativum","title":"White Currant (Ribes rubrum var sativum)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhite Currant is a hardy, productive berry shrub known for its translucent, sweet-tart fruit and reliable performance in cold climates. The clear berries make them less likely to get eaten by birds. 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Disease-resistant and cold-hardy, it’s one of the most dependable soft fruits for northern growers and a beautiful addition to food forests, hedgerows, and home orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Fox Tree Crops","offers":[{"title":"1 year old rooted cutting 6\"-12\"","offer_id":46922157654266,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/0385\/8938\/files\/White-Currant-Berries.jpg?v=1733278208"},{"product_id":"black-currant-cultivars-ribes-nigra","title":"Cultivar Black Currant (Ribes nigra)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Currant\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous and productive hardy shrub celebrated for its nutrient-rich berries, fragrant foliage, and adaptability to cold climates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Tirran\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA very cold-hardy, late-ripening black currant known for excellent disease resistance and heavy yields. 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