Native Fruit Trees

Choosing the Right Native Fruit Trees

Native fruit trees bring regional adaptation and ecological value into the orchard. Pawpaw, persimmon, plum, serviceberry, and related crops can feed both people and wildlife.

Do not assume every native fruit fits every native site. Match moisture, sun, mature size, and pollination needs just as carefully as you would with any orchard tree.

How to Use This Category

• Use native fruit trees to diversify harvest and habitat.
• Check pollination, especially with pawpaw, persimmon, and plums.
• Match species to soil moisture and mature canopy size.
• There are 7 varieties in this category today; use the sidebar filters to narrow by climate, use, size, pollination, and stock status.