Fruit Trees

Fresh fruit from your own backyard — that is what these trees deliver. Each variety is selected for proven home-orchard performance, offering spring blooms that feed pollinators and harvests of apples, peaches, cherries, figs, or citrus that improve in abundance year after year.

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A potted Bonfire Patio Peach Tree (Prunus persica) in flower
Bonfire Patio Peach Tree
$129.95
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Almanac Planting Co Chicago Hardy Fig Tree. A cluster of green and purple figs growing on a branch. They're surrounded by green fig leaves.
Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
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Almanac Planting Flying Dragon Orange Tree (Citrus trifoliata (A.K.A. Poncirus trifoliata)) Close up of fruit and flower buds
Flying Dragon Orange Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Elberta Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Elberta'). An orchard full of peach trees covered in pinkish white blooms.
Elberta Peach Tree
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Almanac Planting Co Redhaven Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Redhaven'). Peach trees growing in an orchard covered in pink blossoms.
Redhaven Peach Tree
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Fruit Tree FAQs & Care

What fruit trees can I grow at home?


This collection includes apple, peach, cherry, fig, citrus, and other fruit-bearing trees suited for backyard orchards and mixed landscapes. Each product page lists the recommended USDA hardiness zones and pollination requirements.


Semi-dwarf and dwarf rootstock options keep many varieties manageable at 8-15 feet, making them practical even in smaller yards.

Are fruit trees suitable for home gardens?


Many fruit trees are well suited for home gardens when planted with appropriate space and sunlight. With thoughtful placement, they can fit naturally into backyards, small orchards, or mixed landscape designs.

Choosing a tree that matches available space and growing conditions helps ensure steady growth and long-term health.

Where do fruit trees grow best?


Fruit trees generally perform best in locations with ample sunlight and well-draining soil. Good air circulation and appropriate spacing also contribute to healthy development.

Selecting a site that supports root establishment and seasonal growth helps trees adapt more easily over time.

When should fruit trees be planted?


Early spring — after the ground thaws but before bud break — is the strongest window for most fruit trees. Fall planting works well in zones 7 and warmer, giving roots a head start before the next growing season.


Container-grown trees from this collection can be planted throughout the growing season when watered consistently during the first 6-8 weeks.

How much maintenance do fruit trees typically require?


Fruit trees require regular care, particularly during establishment and active growth periods. Basic maintenance often includes watering, seasonal pruning, and general monitoring.

Developing a consistent care routine supports healthy structure and long-term performance.

How long does it take for fruit trees to produce fruit?


Most fruit trees begin producing light harvests within 2-4 years of planting, with full production arriving in years 4-7 depending on variety and rootstock. Dwarf types typically fruit earliest.


Consistent watering, annual pruning, and proper pollination (check whether your variety needs a partner) are the three biggest factors in speeding up and sustaining production.