If you're looking for uncommon fruit trees that have loads of character and grow fast, the loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) may just be the new garden favorite for you. Picture a tree that matures quickly ...

There's little as rewarding as eating homegrown fruit. The good news: Many varieties — like mulberry and lemon trees — don't require a large backyard to flourish. While it's true that some fruit trees ...

If you want to add fruit trees to your yard, make a "heading cut" when you plant them to keep the trees small. This prevents them from growing too tall for you to reach. At the shorter height, you'll ...

Winter is a great time to plant this fruit tree, as a prolonged chill period is needed to maximize production.

With proper light and care, you can successfully grow fruit trees indoors. Grab a well-draining pot and check out these trees ...

Dwarf apple trees are a great option for those who want to grow fruit but have a small yard. They have certain care needs to ...

• “The Backyard Orchardist – A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden,” by Stella Otto • “Growing and Caring for Dwarf Fruit Trees,” Cornell University Cooperative Extension ...

Right now, there’s a native, tropical-tasting fruit ripening in forests throughout the United States. The Asimina triloba, commonly known as pawpaw, is found from New York to Florida and as far west ...

February is the perfect time to plant fruit trees, but don’t sink your shovel in the dirt without doing a little planning. You can buy fruit trees two ways – with bare roots, ready to plant, or in ...

For March birthdays, the birth month fruit tree is plum. As spring starts to arrive, plum trees become adorned with dainty white, pink, and red blossoms. Leaves are yet to develop, so the rounded ...

Clear out spent vegetable beds, then lightly turn the soil, incorporating compost, well-rotted manure and, if indicated by a ...