Apple
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The apple is a pomaceous fruit cultivated worldwide and belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is typically round, ranging from green to red…
Fruits: frost-hardy plants
These plants survive hard frosts and are a safe choice for cold gardens.
17 plants
Fruits
Apricot
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–8
Apricot is a small deciduous fruit tree in the rose family, closely related to peaches, plums, and cherries. It usually reaches 3–8 meters…
Blackberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Blackberry is the edible fruit of brambles in the genus Rubus, especially plants grouped under the name Rubus fruticosus. Despite its…
Blueberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The blueberry is a perennial flowering plant that produces blue or purple berries. It grows as a shrub and is noted for its edible fruit…
Cranberry
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–7
Cranberry is a low-growing, evergreen shrub in the heath family, Ericaceae, best known for its tart, red berries. Native to eastern North…
Feijoa
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Feijoa, also called pineapple guava, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the myrtle family. Native to parts of South America, it…
Grapes
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Grapes are small, round fruits that grow in clusters on woody vines. They come in various colors, including green, red, black, and yellow…
Loquat
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–11
Loquat is an evergreen tree or large shrub grown for its sweet-tart fruit and its ornamental foliage. Although its scientific name refers…
Nectarine
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The nectarine is a smooth-skinned form of peach grown for its sweet, juicy fruit. It belongs to the rose family and is botanically very…
Pawpaw
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Pawpaw is a small, deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It often grows in woodland understories and along streams, forming…
Peach
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The peach is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Known for its soft, juicy flesh and a fuzzy exterior, peaches are a…
Pear
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The common pear is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its sweet, juicy fruit. It typically reaches 5–15 metres tall if left unpruned…
Persimmon
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Persimmon is the sweet, orange to reddish-orange fruit of a deciduous tree in the ebony family. The most widely cultivated species is…
Plum
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Plum is a deciduous fruit tree in the rose family, grown for its smooth-skinned, juicy stone fruits. The name usually refers to the…
Pomegranate
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree grown for its round, leathery-skinned fruit. Native to a region extending from Iran toward…
Raspberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Raspberry is a deciduous, fruit-bearing shrub in the rose family. The familiar red raspberry is most commonly identified as Rubus idaeus…
Strawberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The strawberry is a widely appreciated fruit known for its sweet flavor, bright red color, and juicy texture. It is a perennial plant that…