Hammersley Inlet Farm Nursery

Fignomenal fig (Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’, also sold under the trademark name FigNomenal) is a dwarf fig variety that’s opened the door for gardeners in cooler climates to grow figs successfully, even in containers on a patio. Developed through a breeding program focused on cold hardiness and compact growth, this self-fertile cultivar is hardy in USDA…

Dolgo crabapple (Malus ‘Dolgo’) is a vigorous, cold-hardy ornamental and fruiting tree that delivers a spectacular show in every season. Originating from a Russian seedling introduced to the United States in 1897 by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, it was selected specifically for its extreme cold tolerance, disease resistance, and heavy fruit production. Hardy…

Compact burning bush (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’) is one of the most widely planted landscape shrubs in North America, and its popularity comes down to one undeniable quality: absolutely stunning fall color. When autumn arrives, the dense, rounded canopy transforms from medium green into a blaze of brilliant scarlet and crimson that few other shrubs can…

Bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia) is a classic, old-fashioned deciduous shrub that’s been a garden favorite for well over a century, and for good reason. When it blooms in mid to late spring, the long, arching branches are smothered in tight clusters of small, double white flowers that cascade like a flowing veil, creating one…

Bounty passion fruit (Passiflora edulis ‘Bounty’) is a vigorous, fast-growing tropical to subtropical vine prized for its heavy yields of sweet, aromatic fruit. Developed in New Zealand, this cultivar is considered one of the best selections of purple passion fruit for home gardens and small-scale production, thanks to its reliable self-fertility, generous fruiting, and excellent…

Blue elderberry (Sambucus cerulea, sometimes classified as Sambucus nigra subsp. cerulea) is a large, fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree native to western North America, from British Columbia south through California and east into the Rocky Mountain states. Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, it’s one of the most versatile and ecologically valuable native…

Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree that’s been prized for centuries for its ornamental beauty, wildlife value, and edible fruit. Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, it’s a vigorous, multi-stemmed plant that typically reaches 8 to 12 feet tall and nearly as wide at maturity, though some specimens…

Bar Harbor juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’) is a low-growing, spreading evergreen that hugs the ground beautifully, making it one of the finest choices for ground cover in sunny, well-drained landscapes. Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, this tough native cultivar traces its origins to the rocky coastline of Mount Desert Island in Maine,…

Autumn Joy sedum (Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’, formerly Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’) is one of the most reliable and rewarding perennials you can add to a garden. Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, this tough, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an outstanding choice for low-maintenance landscapes. It’s a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial that…