Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant Wildlife Food For Sale In Massachusetts

* The oat (Avena sativa), sometimes called the common oat, is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed, which is known by the same name (usually in the plural, unlike other cereals and pseudocereals).

But little is known as an ornamental. In Russia cultivated in St. Petersburg and Moscow . * Native to temperate forests, thickets; 400-2600 m. * The nuts are edible. * In culture, since 1882.

* Ribes aureum Pursh (syn. Aureum is remarkably drought-tolerant. * A native of the West, Golden Currant has been planted eastward in the United States and has escaped from cultivation and naturalized in many places.

In Canada, dwarf hackberry is designated as threatened and protected under Canada's Species at Risk Act. * Dwarf hackberry is shade intolerant, drought tolerant and slow-growing. It is native to eastern North America, but is very uncommon north of the...

The pinnately compound leaves bear 7—25 untoothed to finely-toothed leaflets, each 1/4—1/2 in wide. It is found at elevations ranging from 700 ft to 6700 ft. It produces nuts with a width of 1/2—3/4 in.

* The fruit is juicy with a very good flavour. * Rubus spectabilis ( Salmonberry ) is a species of Rubus native to the west coast of North America from west central Alaska to California .

In Canada, dwarf hackberry is designated as threatened and protected under Canada's Species at Risk Act. * Dwarf hackberry is shade intolerant, drought tolerant and slow-growing. It is native to eastern North America, but is very uncommon north of the...

The male cones grow at the base of shoots on the lower branches. It is also known as Foothill Pine , Ghost Pine , California Foothill Pine , Bull Pine and Nut Pine . * Pale blue-green needles to 12", cones to 10"; of loose, open habit; edible seeds; native...

Rich in vitamin C, the fruit has a very acid flavour and is mainly used in preserves, though children and some adults seem to like it raw when it is fully ripe. * Yellow flowers, bright red or purple fruit that lasts into winter; upright, with a pendulous,...

Dislikes poorly drained moorland soils. Established plants tolerate drought. * Pinus albicaulis (known commonly as Whitebark pine , Pitch pine , Scrub pine , and Creeping pine ) occurs in the mountains of the Western United States and Canada , specifically...

* Rubus parviflorus is native to western North America from Alaska south as far as California, New Mexico, Chihuahua, and San Luis Potosi. * Rubus parviflorus typically grows along roadsides, railroad tracks, and in forest clearings, commonly appearing...

A pleasant flavour. * The wood is heavy, hard, tough, close-grained. The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use. * The fruit is eaten raw or cooked.

The male cones grow at the base of shoots on the lower branches. It is also known as Foothill Pine , Ghost Pine , California Foothill Pine , Bull Pine and Nut Pine . * Pale blue-green needles to 12", cones to 10"; of loose, open habit; edible seeds; native...

* The Canary Island date palm is very widely planted as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions of the world, particularly in areas with Mediterranean climates. * In the Canary Islands, the sap of this date palm is used to make palm syrup.

* The Pinon Pine ( Pinus edulis ) is a small to medium size tree , reaching 10-20 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 80 cm, rarely more. * About 450,000 kilos of the seeds are sold in American markets each year.

* Though one of the most shade-tolerant roses, this species grows best in open, sunny locations. * White or pink flowers to 2 1/2"; pear-shaped 1/3-2/3" hips, shiny red or red-orange; suckers to form thickets; native to woods, dunes, and prairies from...

* Rubus parviflorus is native to western North America from Alaska south as far as California, New Mexico, Chihuahua, and San Luis Potosi. * Rubus parviflorus typically grows along roadsides, railroad tracks, and in forest clearings, commonly appearing...

* Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[ * The common wild black raspberry; 1/2" white flowers followed by clusters of delicious shiny black fruit; arching canes root where the tips touch ground.

The fruit ripens in mid summer (early July in southern Britain), it is soft and juicy with a few small seeds in the centre. * It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow to 1–8 m (3–26 ft) (rarely to 10 m, 33 ft) in height.

A pleasant flavour. * The wood is heavy, hard, tough, close-grained. The fruit can be used in making pies, preserves, etc, and can also be dried for later use. * The fruit is eaten raw or cooked.

The seed can be rather slow, sometimes taking 18 months to germinate. * A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. * The wild plums of this species are gathered for making jellies and jams.

* A very poular tree for bonsai due to its dwarf size and small fruit.

* Vaccinium membranaceum is a species within the group of Vaccinium commonly referred to as huckleberry. * Vaccinium membranaceum is this species that is the most commonly collected of all of the wild western huckleberries, and it has great commercial...

* Used as understock for hybrid tea roses. * It can be used in making delicious jams, syrups etc. * The dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. * In Bulgaria, where it grows in abundance, the hips are used to make a sweet wine.

* Arctostaphylos viscida is a species of manzanita known by the common names whiteleaf manzanita and sticky manzanita . The stems may be smooth or fuzzy, and are often glandular. This is a treelike shrub reaching up to five meters in height.

The mature size is up to 25-35 m height, and 1.5 m trunk diameter. * The Swiss Pine or Arolla Pine ( Pinus cembra ) is a species of pine tree that occurs in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains of central Europe , in Poland ( Tatra Mountains ), Switzerland...

* Running serviceberry is a deciduous, early-flowering, stoloniferous shrub which typically suckers and spreads to form thickets. * The fruit is sweet and juicy with a good flavour that has a hint of apple.