The University of Minnesota has been breeding apples, berries, grapes, ornamental trees and shrubs, flowers, and grasses for over 150 years. More than 400 proven cold-hardy varieties provide a foundation for Minnesota's thriving horticultural industry.
New and exciting releases from the University of Minnesota
Triumph® apples
Triumph® apples have excellent scab tolerance, good fresh eating qualities and long storage life. This delicious apple should be ready to harvest in late September!
Itasca grapes
Released in 2017, over 100,000 Itasca grape vines have been sold to Northern vineyards across the US and into Canada. The first "Itasca Wines" are now available for wine lovers to enjoy.
InnovaTree™
The InnovaTree™ poplar variety is ideal for fast landscaping and quick shade and privacy screens for residential applications. It is a large upright-oval shade tree with heart-shaped leaves that turn golden yellow in fall.