Auction #1 - Beginner’s Orchard Bundle – 9 Hardy Edible Fruit Trees + Fertilizer – Zone 3b Friendly

Looking to start your very own home orchard? This Beginner’s Orchard Bundle is a perfect, affordable way to dive into fruit tree growing—especially suited for Zone 3b and other cold climates!

This carefully curated set of 9 hardy fruit trees includes a diverse mix of apples, plums, and cherries—all selected for cross-pollination compatibility and exceptional cold-hardiness. Many of these varieties were bred specifically for harsh Canadian climates, offering not only reliable fruiting but also beautiful blossoms in spring.

🌳 What's Included:

• 2 Apple Trees:

  • Haralson Apple (5 gal) – Mature size: ~15-20 ft tall x 15 ft wide

  • Norland Apple (5 gal) – Mature size: ~15 ft tall x 12 ft wide

• 2 Plum Trees:

  • Pembina Plum (5 gal) – Mature size: ~15 ft tall x 12 ft wide
    Bred in Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Pipestone Plum (5 gal) – Mature size: ~15 ft tall x 12 ft wide
    Also developed in Saskatchewan for cold climates

• 3 Cherry Trees from the Romance Series:

  • Valentine Cherry (5 gal) – Mature size: ~8-10 ft tall x 6-8 ft wide

  • Romeo Cherry (5 gal) – Mature size: ~6-8 ft tall x 6-8 ft wide

  • Carmine Jewel Cherry (5 gal) – Mature size: ~6-8 ft tall x 5-6 ft wide
    These cold-hardy dwarf sour cherries offer great fruit and striking spring flowers.

• 2 Cherry-Plum Hybrids:

  • Opata Cherry Plum (7 gal) – Mature size: ~8-10 ft tall x 6-8 ft wide

  • Compass Cherry Plum (5 gal) – Mature size: ~10-12 ft tall x 8-10 ft wide

Each tree was chosen to ensure proper cross-pollination for better fruit yield, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

🧪 Bonus Fertilizer Package:

To help your new orchard get off to a strong start, we’re including:

• 5 boxes of 2KG Evergro Bone Meal – great for root development

• 3 boxes of 2KG Evergro Fruit & Berry Food – for boosting growth and fruiting

🌱 Why This Bundle?

• Perfect for Beginners: Easy-care varieties that are well-suited to small yards and home gardeners.

• Cold Hardy: Every tree is chosen for Zone 3b hardiness—tough enough for even the coldest prairie winters.

• Pollination Ready: No guesswork—these trees are cross-compatible and will thrive together.

• Flowers & Fruit: Enjoy beautiful blossoms in spring and delicious homegrown fruit in summer/fall.

📌 Additional Info:

• Trees are in 5 or 7-gallon pots (Opata cherry plum is in a 7-gal pot)

• Non-refundable auction, but a warranty will be available for purchase after the sale

• Local pickup only

Start your orchard the right way—with tried and true prairie-hardy trees, everything you need to nourish them, and the satisfaction of growing your own fruit.

🔔 Bidding Info:

Popcorn bidding is enabled — if a bid is placed in the final moments, the timer will extend to give everyone a fair chance to place their best offer. Don’t miss out!