Abel's Nursery Plant List
Healthy plants for a healthy planet
Pricing
$10 / 1 gallon pot
$20 / 2 gallon pot
$30 / 3 gallon pot
*our plants are 1-4 years old*
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Monoecious = having both male & female organs in a single plant
Dioecious = male & female organs are found in separate plants

American Hazelnut
Corylus american
Uses: Edible nuts, medicinal uses including gut health, heart health, high in fiber
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Mulberry, Bee Balm, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Grey Dogwood, White Ash, Black Cherry, Strawberry

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
15'x10'
FS to PS
Medium
Average, well-drained
6-8 Years
Monoecious, but does best with 2-3 plants

Aronia AKA "Chokeberry"
Aronia arbutifolia
Uses: Edible fruit, medicinal uses including boosting immune system & anti-diabetic effects
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Comfrey, Bee Balm, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Onion, Garlic, Leeks, Chives

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
12'x6'
FS to PS
Medium
Humusy, moist soil
2-3 years
Monoecious

Asian Persimmon
Diospyros kaki
Uses: Edible fruit, leaves used in teas, medicinal for heart health, inflammation, vision. High in antioxidants & fiber.
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Comfrey, Bee Balm, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Plum, Peach, Pear

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
7-10
20'x20'
FS
Medium
Deep, moist, slightly acidic
5-10 years
Dioecious

Beaked Hazelnut
Corylus cornata
Uses: Edible nuts, produced for wildlife feeding & shelter, medicinally nut milk is used as an astringent, cure for cuts, coughs, & colds
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Mulberry, Bee Balm, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Bur Oak, Chestnut, Apple

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-8
15'x10'
FS to PS
Medium
Acidic, organically rich, well drained
5-6 years
Monoecious

Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
Uses: Repels mosquitoes, attracts butterflies, used in teas, edible flowers & leaves, medicinally used for soothing digestive systems, coughs, colds, treats indigestion & bloating
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: this is a great companion to the majority of plants we sell
Other Companion Plants: Phlox, Basil, Chives, Thyme, Parsley

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
3'x2'
FS to PS
Medium-Wet
Moisture retentive, humusy, rich
Matures in 2 years
Monoecious

Brown Turkey Fig
Ficus carica
Uses: Edible fruit, Vitamins A, K, C, high in potassium & magnesium, medicinally used as an anti-diabetic, used in face creams & serums for acne, eczema, & psoriasis, & fun to climb
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Comfrey, Mulberry, Bee Balm, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Elderberry, Comfrey, Lemon Balm, Hogweed, Horsemint

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
6-9
20'x20'
FS to PS
Medium
Moist, Organically rich, Well-drained
2-6 years
Monoecious

Comfrey
Symphytum
Uses: Flowering plant, used medicinally for topical treatment of skin, wound-healing properties
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: This is a great companion to the majority of plants we sell, especially fruit trees & bushes
Other Companion Plants: Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon Balm
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Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
5'x2'
FS to PS
Medium
Organically rich, Slightly Acidic
Matures in 3 years
Monoecious

Elderberry
Sambucus migra
Uses: Edible fruit, edible flowers, edible leaves; attracts pollinators; long history of medicinal uses including anti-inflammatory, allergy prevention, cold & flu cures, wound-curing properties, eye health, dried berries used for diarrhea & colic
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Bee Balm, Comfrey
Other Companion Plants: Sage, Onion, Peppermint

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
5-7
8'x9'
FS to NS
Medium to Wet
Moist, acidic
2-3 years
Dioecious, does best with 2+ plants

Fuzzy Kiwi
Actinidia deliciosa
Uses: Edible fruit, high in fiber & potassium, medicinal for digestive system, blood pressure, & immune health
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Mulberry, Comfrey
Other Companion Plants: Grapefruit, Blueberry, Raspberry, Grapes, Catnip, Lavender

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
8-9
20'x8'
FS
Medium
Medium moisture, well-drained
2-5 years
Monoecious
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Heirloom Raspberry
Uses: Edible fruit; high in Vitamin C, antioxidants; oil from seeds are high in Vitamin E; medicinal as anti-inflammatory
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Comfrey, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Onion, Chamomile, Nasturtiums

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-8
5'x3'
FS to PS
Medium
Well-drained, organically rich
1-2 years
Monoecious

Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Uses: Edible leaves, used as a spice & in teas, medicinally for antiseptic, treats fevers, coughs, colds, pain relief, indigestion, & gum disease
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Bee Balm, Rosemary
Other Companion Plants: Beets, Broccoli, Peppers, Brussels Sprouts, Lettuce, Peas

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-8
3'x3'
FS to PS
Medium
Well-drained, Medium to moist
Matures in 90 days
Monoecious

Native Mulberry
Moras Rubra
Uses: Edible fruit, attracts butterflies, high in Iron & Vitamin C, leaves used in teas, medicinal for digestive health, anti-carcinogenic properties
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Comfrey, Bee Balm
Other Companion Plants: Chives, Lemon Balm, Diakon Radish

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
> 25'x25'
FS to PS
Medium
Dry to Moist
8-10 years
Dioecious

Native Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Uses: Edible fruit, fat-free, high in fiber, often used in syrups & jellies, leaves used in teas
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Mulberry, Bee Balm, Comfrey, Mountain Mint
Other Companion Plants: Strawberry, Chives, Borage

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
10'x10'
FS to PS
Dry to Medium
Dry to Medium moisture, well-drained
5-10 years
Dioecious

Paw Paw
Asimona triloba
Uses: Edible fruit; very high in fiber, Vitamin C, & antioxidants; medicinal for anti-carcinogenic properties, lowering cholesterol, boosting immune system, & anti-inflammatory
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Comfrey, Mulberry
Other Companion Plants: Hog Peanuts, Goumi, Garlic, Chives, Walnut

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
6-8
20'x10'
FS to PS
Medium to wet
Wel-drained, moist, acidic
5-8 years
Triecious, does best with 2+ varieties

Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Uses: Edible leaves, used as a spice, in teas, and other culinary uses. Medicinal for sinus care, headaches & migraines, digestive upset, fresh breath, energy boost, anti-bacterial properties
Other Companion Plants: Kale, Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Cabbage, Tomatoes

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
5-9
2'x1'
FS to PS
Medium to wet
Rich, moist
Matures in 90 days
Monoecious

Pomegranate
Punica sp.
Uses: Edible fruit; high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, Vintamins C&K, Folate, & potassium; medicinal for anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic properties, heart health, anti-bacterial, & anti-fungal
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Mulberry, Comfrey
Other Companion Plants: Lavender, Melons, Berries, Fennel, Dill, Cilantro

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
8-11
10'x10'
FS
Dry to Medium
Organically rich, dry to medium
2-4 years
Monoecious

Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Uses: Edible leaves, used as a spice & in teas, fragrant, curative properties, high in antioxidants, medicinally for anti-inflammatory, digestive health, neurological health, anti-carcinogenic properties, & eye health
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: A great companion plant for most other plants we sell.
Other Companion Plants: Broccoli, Beans, Cabbage, Sage
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Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
8-10
2'x2'
FS
Dry to Medium
Light, slightly acidic, dry to medium
Matures in 2 years
Monoecious

Sage
Salvia officinalis
Uses: Edible leaves used as a spice, fragrant, medicinal for digestive problems, depression, oral issues
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Rosemary, Comfrey
Other Companion Plants: Tomato, Carrot, Cabbage, Strawberry

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-8
3'x3'
FS
Dry to Medium
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
Matures in 2 years
Monoecious

Soloman's Seal
Polygonatum biflorum
Uses: Edible rhizomes, medicinal, used for "wound sealing" properties
Companion Plants: Geranium, Thimbleweed, Prairie Trillium, Shooting Star, Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
3-9
2'x2'
FS to PS
Medium
Moist, humusy
Matures in 3 years
Monoecious

Thornless Native Blackberry
Uses: Edible fruits, high in Vitamins C & K, high in fiber & manganese, extract has antibacterial & anti-inflammatory abilities
Abel's Nursery Companion Plants: Bee Balm, Comfrey, Mint
Other Companion Plants: Thyme, Chives, Borage, Lemon Balm

Size
Zone
Sunlight
Water
Soil
Seed to Fruit
Pollination
4-9
4'x3'
FS
Medium
Well-drained, rich, moist
1-2 years
Monoecious