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Fruit Trees
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Almond 'All-In-One' Semi-dwarf
All-In-One Almond
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 7-9
This almond is soft-shelled, sweet and
produces in the Pacific Northwest. Harvest time is September
to October. A naturally small growing tree and produces
heavily. Nuts are medium to large-sized. Self-fruitful.
Plant in well-drained soil in a protected spot.
Apple '4-way Combo' semi-dwarf
Apple 4-way Combo
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Four varieties on one tree; no need for a
second tree. Varieties include:
Gala, Fuji, Mutsu and Jonagold.
Apple 'Akane' semi-dwarf
Akane
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Especially fine red dessert apple. Sweet,
rich, spicy flavor, well regarded by apple connoisseurs.
Resists scab and powdery mildew. A perfect apple for the
organic grower! Ripens in mid-September. Pollinate with
another early to mid-season bloomer.
Apple 'Ashmead's Kernal' semi-dwarf
Ashmead's Kernal
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Widely regarded as one of the best all-time
flavored apples. Small to medium sized with variable shape.
Greenish to golden-brown russet skin with reddish highlites.
Creamy-yellow flesh is aromatic, crisp and sweet. Fruit
mellows off tree. Dessert, cider and sauce. Resistant to
scab, keeps well. Best pollination is with another
mid-season bloomer.
Apple 'Belle De Boskoop' semi-dwarf
Belle De Boskoop
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-7
Highly esteemed cooking and pie apple. Heavy
crops of large to very large fruits. Green and red skin in
patches and stripes with a brown russet extending from the
base. Coarse, crisp, juicy, creamy-white flesh is richly
flavored, sweet-tart and highly aromatic. Keeps well. Late
ripener. Disease resistant. Pollinate with another early to
mid-season bloomer. Sterile.
Apple 'Braeburn' semi-dwarf
Braeburn
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Medium-sized, with sweet flavor balanced with
a moderate tartness that produces a unique blend. The
texture is crisp, firm and juicy. The under color is
yellowish-green and is shaded by a broadly red-striped color
pattern. Has a long storage life. Great for cooking or fresh
use. Late season ripener. Best pollination is with another
mid-season bloomer.
Apple 'Bramley's Seedling' semi-dwarf
Bramley's Seedling
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-7
England's favorite cooking apple. Large in
size with very tart, creamy-yellow flesh that makes
highly-flavored pies and sauce. Also good for cider.
First-picked fruits are mostly green, riper fruit appears
yellow to orange with reddish stripes. Fully ripened fruit is
less tart, firm and good for fresh eating. Disease resistant.
Pollinate with another mid to late-season bloomer. Sterile.
Apple 'Cox Orange Pippin' semi-dwarf
Cox Orange Pippin
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-8
Old favorite dessert apple with firm, juicy,
sweet, rich flavor. Not tart and has a distinctive aroma.
Skin is orange-red to bright red over yellow. Mid-season
ripening. Famous English variety noted for its complex
gourmet flavor. Best pollinated with another mid to
late-season bloomer.
Apple 'Empire' semi-dwarf
Empire
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Sweet and juicy, sprightly flavor, a cross
between McIntosh and Red Delicious. Heavy bearing and
benefits from early thinning. Long term storage. Pollinate
with another early to mid-season bloomer. Empire is an
excellent pollinator for sterile apples like Gravenstein,
Jonagold, Mutsu and Winesap.
Apple 'Fuji'
Fuji
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Fruit Tree
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Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE
Fuji has become a favorite eating apple in
most areas of the country. Medium-sized fruit with a
reddish-green skin. Firm, crunchy, juicy, white flesh with
excellent flavor. Excellent keeper. Ripens quite late (late
October to early November), so give it the sunniest possible
site. Pollinate with another mid-season bloomer.
Apple 'Gala' Semi-Dwarf
Gala Apple
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Flesh is very crisp, firm juicy, dense and
aromatic. Fruit may need some thinning for optimum size.
Tree is a good pollinizer. Apples store well up to 2 months.
Very popular with growers and consumers. Best pollination is
with another late season bloomer.
Apple 'Honeycrisp' semi-dwarf
Honeycrisp
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 3-8
A superior quality red apple with an
outstanding crisp texture and a juicy combination of sweet
and tart flavors. You can pick it in September, but develops
its best aromatic flavor if left on the tree until mid
October. Somewhat scab resistant. Great fresh or for pies,
crisps and applesauce. Keeps well. Best pollination is with
another late-season bloomer.
Apple 'Hudson's Golden Gem' semi-dwarf
Hudson's Golden Gem
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 3-9
One of the largest and best flavored russet
apples.Crisp, sugary, juicy flesh with flavor described as
nutty by some, pear-like by others. Smooth, uniform
grayish-gold or light yellowish-brown russet over the entire
surface. Ripens late October, keeps on tree into winter.
Good keeper off tree . Disease resistant. Pollinate with
another mid-season bloomer.
Apple 'Liberty' semi-dwarf
Liberty
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
12-15'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 6-9
Good disease resistance, proven to thrive
well in our climate. It has dark, polished red coloring and
intense spritely flavor. Medium-sized, elongated shape.
Ripens early october. An annual bearer, highly productive
with a spreading habit. Thin for good-sized fruit. Pure
white flesh. Best pollination is with another mid-season
bloomer.
Apple 'Melrose' semi-dwarf
Melrose
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Dependable crops of firm, very juicy,
slightly tart, high quality fruit for dessert and cooking.
Tree-riped fruit keeps well; fruit picked slightly green
ripens and develops fruity aroma in storage , reaching peak
quality after 2 to 3 months. Medium to very large size,
variable shapes. Ripens mid-October. Pollinate with another
mid-season bloomer.
Apple 'Pink Lady' Semi-dwarf
Pink Lady
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 6-9
A large apple with a pink blush over a yellow
undertone. No russeting. It has a creamy crisp flesh that
resists browning when cut. A sweet-tart taste similar to,
but usually rated much better than Granny Smith. Matures
late. Apples on young trees may have a somewhat bumpy skin,
but will outgrow it. Best pollination is with another mid to
late-season bloomer.
Apple 'Spitzenburg' semi-dwarf
Spitzenburg
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-8
Old variety, regarded by some connoisseurs as
the very best dessert apple. Red over yellow skin, with
yellowish flesh. Firm, juicy, moderately sweet, renowned
flavor. Good Keeper. Best pollinated with another mid-season
bloomer.
Apple 'Wolf River' semi-dwarf
Apple 'Wolf River'
Wolf River
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
8-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 3-9
Famous for its huge size ("one apple makes a
pie"), used primarily for cooking, also used fresh and for
drying. Blushed and striped red over pale yellow wit some
russeting. Firm, juicy flesh is slightly aromatic with a
distinctive mild, sub-acid flavor. Early harvest, ripening
in September. Slower to bear. Pollinate with another
mid-season bloomer. Pick as soon as ripe.
Apricot 'Puget Gold'
Puget Gold
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
15-20'
Ave. Spread:
12-15'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 6-9
Proven producer of large, flavorful fruit in
Western Washington. Recommended for western climates where
spring rains and frosts limit apricot culture. Early
harvest. Self-fruitful. Grafted on Myrobalen 29C rootstock
which is shallow, but vigorous; and is tolerant of our
wetter soils. Use summer pruning to control tree size.
Asian Pear 4-way Combo semi-dwarf
Asian Pear Combo
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
4-way combo spreads out harvest time, offers
different varieties and takes care of pollination
requirements. Varieties include: Hosui, Shinseiki, 20th
Century, and Chojuro. Grafted on OHxF333 rootstock for
adaptability and disease resistance.
Cherry 'Lambert' Colt Rootstock
Lambert
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
22-30'
Ave. Spread:
15-20'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Large, black, late harvest. Highest quality
rivaling Bing. Less susceptable to cracking than Bing due to
later season. Pollinate with another sweet cherry other than
Bing or Royal Ann. Colt rootstock is relatively tolerant of
our wetter soils. Control size with summer pruning.
Cherry 'Lapin' Dwarf on Newroot 1
Lapin
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
8-10'
Ave. Spread:
8-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Room for only one cherry? Lapin is
self-fertile and is also an excellent pollinizer for other
cherries. Highly split resistant, large, black fruit with
very good flavor. Gaining widespread popularity throughout
North America. Trees grafted on Newroot 1 are better adapted
to clay soils.
Cherry 'Meteor' Semi-dwarf
Meteor
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
10-12'
Ave. Spread:
8-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Large, bright red fruit similar to
Montmorency, used mostly for cooking. Tart, juicy, meaty
flesh; colorless juice. Attractive, naturally small tree
with lush, dark green foliage. Very cold hardy and is
self-fruitful. Needs a well-drained soil.
Cherry 'North Star'
North Star
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
10-12'
Ave. Spread:
8-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Attractive, densely foliated, naturall small
tree. Very productive, resists cracking and brown rot. Often
bears in second year. Large, meaty, tart, red-skinned fruit
with red juice. Excellent for pies and cobblers. Also eaten
fresh when fully ripe. Self-fruitful. Needs a well-drained
soil.
Cherry 'Stella' Dwarf on Newroot 1
Stella
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
8-10'
Ave. Spread:
8-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 6-9
Self-fruitful, no pollinizer needed. Large,
nearly black, richly-flavored sweet cherry. Late harvest
resists cracking. Pollinates other sweet cherries with the
exception of Bing. Trees grafted on Newroot 1 are more
tolerant of wetter soils, but good drainage is important..
Cherry 'Sweetheart' on Mazzard
Sweetheart
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
30-40'
Ave. Spread:
20-30'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Large, bright red fruit with good
flavor.Vigorous grower will benefit from summer pruning for
size control. Self-fruitful, ripening in late July to early
August (5 to 7 days after Lapins). A good universal
pollinator for other sweet cherry varieties. Mazzard
rootstock is more tolerant of wetter soils, but good
drainage is important.
Cherry 'Van' Colt Rootstock
Van
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
22-30'
Ave. Spread:
15-20'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Black, shiny, firm fruit ripens mid-season.
Fruit is very similar to Bing, but slightly smaller. Heavy
bearer, and is pollinated by any other sweet cherry. Serves
as a good pollinator. Trees on Colt rootstock are relatively
tolerant of wetter soils, but good drainage is important.
Cherry-Plum 'Delight' Semi-dwarf
Delight Cherry-Plum
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
FruitTree
Ave. Height:
10-12'
Ave. Spread:
8-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Japanese Plum x Cherry Plum. A flavorful,
tangy clingstone. Heavy crops, very productive, even under
adverse conditions. Fruits are smaller than plums and are
purple-skinned with yellow flesh. Great for plum jellies. If
you've had difficulties with standard plum varieties,
"Chums" may be the answer . Pollinate with Sprite.
Cherry-Plum 'Sprite' Semi-dwarf
Sprite Cherry- Plum
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
10-12'
Ave. Spread:
8-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 4-9
Japanese plum x Cherry Plum. A sweet
freestone, not tart. Flavorful, refreshing and wonderful
fresh eating. Ripe fruit holds on the tree 3 to 4 weeks!
Adapted to most climates. Pollinate with Delight.
Fig 'Desert King'
Desert King Fig
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
6-10'
Ave. Spread:
6-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Light green 'white' skin, strawberry colored
pulp. Rich flavor and excellent fresh-eating quality. Large
breba (early) crop. Later crop is light in hot climates,
heavier in costal climates. Prune figs only lightly and
occasionally. Heavy winter pruning removes breba crop as
this occurs on wood from the previous year's growth.
Self-fruitful.
Fig 'Violette De Bordeaux'
Violette De Bordeaux Fig
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
6-10'
Ave. Spread:
6-10'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-10
Small to medium-sized purple-black fruit with
a very deep strawberry-red pulp and a distinctive sweet rich
flavor. Brebas are pear-shaped with a thick, tapering neck;
main crop figs are variable, often without a neck. Medium
eye. Excellent fresh or dried. Good for container culture or
small spaces. Self-fruitful. Breba crop is the first of 2
crops.
Peach 'Eldorado'
Eldorado Miniature Peach
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
4-5'
Ave. Spread:
4-5'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
This is a well-known variety originally
introduced by Jackson & Perkins. Exceptionally high quality,
richly-flavored fruit. Yellow freestone, attractive
red-blushed skin. Self-fruitful. Can be planted in a large
container or raised bed.
Peach 'Frost'
Frost Peach
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
A good flavored, yellow-fleshed peach. Good
for canning and fresh eating. Ripens in mid-August. Self
fertile. The longest tested leaf-curl resistant choice,
becoming more resistant with maturity. Make sure to plant in
a well-drained area with lots of sun. Grafted on St. Julian
rootstock which is the best choice for our fluctuating
spring temperatures.
Peach 'Indian Free' Semi-dwarf
Indian Free Peach
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
8-10'
Ave. Spread:
6-8'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
The all-time highest rated at Dave Wilson
Nursery taste tests. Large freestone, firm crimson and
crème-colored flesh. Tart until fully ripe, then highly
aromatic with a rich, distinctive flavor. Highly resistant
to peach leaf curl. Late season ripening. Requires another
peach for pollinating. Good in combination with Frost Peach,
which ripens earlier. Citation rootstock.
Peach 'Pix Zee'
Pix Zee Miniature Peach
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
5-6'
Ave. Spread:
5-6'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Delicious, firm, yellow freestone, with a
beautiful red over orange skin. Genetic dwarf tree is
grafted on Lovell rootstock which is vigorous and more
tolerant of our wetter soils than other choices. Self
fruitful. Suitable for ground planting, large container or
raised beds.
Peach 'Stark Saturn'
Stark Saturn Donut Peach
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
15-25'
Ave. Spread:
10-15'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Unique white-fleshed fruit with a sunken
center (shaped like a donut). Sweet, with a mild flavor
described by some as almond-like. Self fruitful and has
performed well at the WSU field testing in Mt. Vernon, WA.
Grafted on Lovell rootstock which is tolerant of our wetter
soils, although god drainage is quite important for the
tree's health.
Pear 4-way Combo semi-dwarf
European Pear Combo
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
4-way combo spreads out harvest time, offers
different varieties and takes care of pollination needs wit
just one tree. Varieties include: Comice, D'Anjou, Bartlett,
and Bosc. Grafted on OHxF333 rootstock for adaptability and
disease resistance.
Pear 'Comice' Semi-Dwarf
Comice Pear
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Pick in mid to late September. Comice is a
very old French variety. Excellent dessert quality, very
sweet and juicy. Stores until Christmas. Pollinate with
another mid to late season bloomer such as Seckel, Bosc, Red
Clapps, Orcas.
Pear 'Fan-Stil' Semi-dwarf
Fan-Stil Pear
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 6-9
A recent introduction to America. Medium size
and the typical bell-pear shape. Creamy yellow skin with a
slight red blush. Crisp, juicy white flesh. A consistant
bearer end is self-fertile! Very resistant to fireblight.
Early September harvest. Pair with another mid-season
bloomer for pollinizing.
Pear 'Seckel' Semi-dwarf
Seckel Pear
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
An old American variety with a sweet, rich
flavor and a slightly smaller size. Harvest in September to
October. A winter pear that stores for up to 3 months.
Pollinate with another pear that blooms around mid-season,
such as Comice, Bartlett, or Red Clapps.
Persimmon 'Giant Fuyu'
Giant Fuyu Persimmon
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
25'
Ave. Spread:
15'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 7-9
Large, orange-red, 3 inch fruit is
non-astringent, sweet and flavorful even in the green stage.
Easy to grow in warm or cool climates. Self fruitful, fall
harvest. Plant in a protected spot in case we experience
severe arctic blast conditions.
Plum / Prune 'Early Italian' Semi-dwarf
Early Italian Prune
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Similar to Italian, but sweeter, larger and
ripens one to two weeks earlier. The shorter growing season
requirement makes it a good choice for our region. Self
fruitful. Grafted on St. Julian rootstock (preferred for the
Pacific Northwest. Fresh eating, canning or drying.
Plum / Prune 'Italian' Semi-dwarf
Italian Prune (EZ Pick)
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
These trees have been trained for a low
branching pattern, giving you a head start on size control of
under 10' in height for easy harvest. Italian prune is a
large purple freestone with greenish-yellow flesh. Reliable,
heavy-bearing, great for fresh eating, canning or drying.
Plum 'Beauty' Semi-dwarf
Beauty Plum
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Sweet, flavorful plum, more widely adapted
than Santa Rosa (more productive in cool, rainy climates) .
Red over yellow skin, amber flesh streaked red.
Self-fruitful. On Citation rootstock which is more tolerant
of wetter soils although good drainage is important.
Plum 'Elephant Heart' semi-dwarf
Elephant Heart Plum
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Home orchard favorite. Large heart-shaped
fruit with sweet, juicy, richly flavored, firm red flesh.
Dark reddish purple, mottled skin. Heavy bearing with a long
harvest season. A Japanese variety. Best pollinated with
Beauty. Grafted on St. Julian rootstock (Pacific Northwest
preferred)
Plum 'Methley'
Methley Plum
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-8
One of the earliest to ripen (July). Plums
are medium-sized, reddish-purple. The very sweet fruits
ripen over 10 days. Does not keep for extended periods.
Self-fruitful Japanese type. Small fruits make excellent
wine-red jelly. Grafted on St. Julian (preferred for the
Pacific Northwest)
Pluot 'Dapple Dandy'
Dapple Dandy Pluot
Exposure:
Sun
Persistence:
Fruit Tree
Ave. Height:
12-15'
Ave. Spread:
10-12'
Hardy Range: USDA
ZONE 5-9
Taste test
winner of all fruits at dave Wilson Nursery. Creamy white
and red-fleshed freestone with wonderful plum-apricot
flavor! Skin is greenish-yellow with red spots, turning to a
maroon with yellow dapple. Skin is similar in texture to
plums. Pollinize with another pluot variety or Japanese plum
such as Beauty, Methley.
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