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Important – Spring Delivery

All orders placed from now on will be delivered in the spring.

If you choose in-nursery pickup, please make sure to call us at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment. Do not come without confirmation.

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MacDonald rhubarb

Regular price $15.00

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Origin & history

  • It was developed in the 1920s by Harold Murray of MacDonald Agriculture College in Quebec.
  • It originated from a seedling of the Victoria variety, selected for its red stems.

Botanical characteristics

  • Stems: thick, upright, red (sometimes with a little green towards the top). The skin is thin and the flesh is pinkish.
  • Height/size: stems can reach approximately 90 cm.
  • Leaves: large, heart-shaped (cordate), wider than they are long, slightly rounded and without a point. Edges are slightly wavy.

Taste & use

  • It is known for being juicy, tender, with good fibers.
  • When cooked, it turns a pretty pink color.
  • It requires less sugar than older varieties for cooking, which is an advantage.

Resistance & cultivation

  • Very vigorous and productive. Resistant to wilting and root rot.
  • Hardiness: tolerates cold well — listed for Canadian zone 3.
  • However, it produces flower stalks (seed stalks) moderately — it sends up seed stalks but seems to produce few seeds.

Hardiness Zones

  • 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a

Light

  • Full-sun
  • Half-shade

IMPORTANT: We do not deliver trees 7' and taller! (Nursery pickup only). For best results, orders placed from now on will be delivered in the fall (except for nursery pickup).

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