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List of 24+ Fruits That Grow on Trees

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Did you know that many fruits that grow on trees just happen to be the most popular? Some of the fruits that people like best grow on all kinds of trees around the world. This list of fruits that grow on trees isn’t wholly comprehensive, or you’d be reading all day. Instead, we’ve rounded up several of the most well-known ones below.

1. Apples (and Other, Apple-Like Fruits)

You probably already know that apples grow on trees. That said, did you know that if you plant a seed from your favorite apple, you won’t grow that kind of apple tree? Instead, branches of mature fruit trees (known as scions) need to be grafted onto younger rootstock. They can also be grafted onto trees in the same Malus genus, such as crabapples.

In fact, you can graft several apple varieties onto the same rootstock, and grow a dozen different types in your own yard.

2. Pears

While you can’t graft pear scions onto apple rootstocks, you can grow different types of pears on the same tree. These juicy beauties thrive in temperate to warm growing zones. If you’re a huge pear fan, try growing some in pots at your place—even indoors!

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3. Plums

There are many different types of plums out there, but all of them are tree-borne fruits. If you’re going to try growing them, however, keep them well away from the house. Earwigs love plum trees, and may swarm into your home by the dozen if the trees are nearby.

4. Peaches (and Other, Peach-Like Fruits)

Peach trees are absolute pleasures to grow, and not just for their fabulous fruit. Their blossoms release a stunning fragrance into the air, and their bark can be used for medicine. Other peach-like fruits such as nectarines and apricots also grow on trees.

5. Citrus Fruits

All citrus fruits grow on trees, from tiny kumquats to massive pomelos. In fact, you can graft all kinds of different citrus branches onto the same tree. Do this, and you’ll grow what’s known as a “fruit salad tree”. Then, you can harvest oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, yuzu and more, all from the same tree!

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6. Pomegranates

Although pomegranate trees grow really tall outdoors, they can be kept below 10″ when grown in pots. Try growing a couple indoors, if you’re feeling adventurous! Then harvest their magnificent fruit for juices and recipes as soon as they ripen.

7. Cherries

These fruits are part of the Prunus genus, which also includes nectarines, plums, apricots, peaches, and almonds. All cherry varieties grow on trees, including tiny sour cherries and wild pin cherries (Prunus pensylvanica).

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8. Figs

Definitely try growing your own fig trees in pots if you have a bit of space for them. They’re incredibly nutrient dense, packed with vitamins and minerals, and the black ones have a ton of natural antioxidants!

9. Guavas

These evergreen fruit trees thrive in South and Central America. They need a ton of light and heat to thrive, but you can grow the fairly easily! In addition to papayas, they have really high levels of beta carotene, which helps to improve eyesight.

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10. Starfruits

You likely already know that starfruits are also known as carambolas. But did you know that in their native habitat, these fruit trees are evergreen? They’ll lose leaves in wintertime if they get hit by cold, however.

11. Avocados

Have you tried to grow your own avocado tree from a seed yet? It’s not hard to do! You just need patience, especially since they can take more than seven years to start producing fruit.

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Persimmons

Although persimmons may look and taste tropical, they’re remarkably hardy! The average American persimmon tree can grow well down to Zone (-25F in wintertime). This makes them ideal for backyard farms and food gardens across the country.

13. Lychees (and other Lychee-Like Fruits)

Lychees, longans, rambutans, and other fruits related to them all grow on trees. But did you know that these trees are also evergreen in the right environment? More interestingly, they get HUGE: up to 50 feet in some places!

14. Papayas

Papayas aren’t just tasty, they’re also super-helpful for digestion. This is because they contain an enzyme called papain, which helps to break down proteins. Add some papaya to your next bean salsa to help you digest it. Also, if you get a bad insect bite, rub some fresh papaya on it to neutralize the venom!

15. Mangoes

Did you know that mangoes are some of the longest-ripening fruits on the planet? It can take up to five months for mangoes to ripen on the tree. They will, however, ripen more quickly once picked.

16. Sweetsops (and Similar Fruits)

Sweetsops (aka “custard apples”) are some of the weirdest-looking fruits that grow on trees. They look kind of like what would happen if a pear mated with an armadillo. That said, they—and their close relatives—are really quite delicious once you get past their funky skins.

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17. Jackfruit

This fabulous vegan meat substitute grows on trees throughout India, Malaysia, and the Caribbean. Although the mature fruit is quite sweet, use young jackfruit in lieu of pork for vegan BBQ recipes.

18. Olives

We often forget that olives are fruits because they’re savory rather than sweet. But olive trees are amazing symbols of prosperity, friendship, and peace. They also create really delicious snacks to have with spiced nuts, grapes, and vegan cheese platters.

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Durians

The stench that these trees give off is enough to keep people far away from them. That said, the leaves smell quite lovely, and these trees can grow over 140 feet tall.

20. Medlars

Remember these weirdos? These fruit trees are members of the rose family, which makes sense when you really look at the fruits. They look like large rosehips, and taste fabulous once ripened.

21. Quinces

These fruits look like apples and taste horrible when raw. Fortunately, quinces taste quite delightful once cooked, especially with plenty of sugar. Try transforming them into jelly or jam to have on toast. Or scones. Maybe English muffins. Or just shoveled right into your mouth from the jar.

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22. Elderberries

Although elderberry trees grow wild just about everywhere, you can grow them at home too. Black elderberries (Sambucus nigra) offer the highest antioxidant content in their fruit. Try making homemade elderberry syrup to boost your immune system!

23. Mulberries

These berries stain people’s sidewalks and driveways if they grow to close to concrete. Of course, some purple staining is well worth just how delicious the crunchy morsels are.

24. Pineapples

Yes, everyone’s favorite massive berries grow on trees too. These were so popular during the Victorian era that people had greenhouses installed just so they could try growing them at home. Fresh pineapple can burn the inside of your mouth (yay digestive enzymes!) so try grilling it first.

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Does All Fruit Grow on Trees?

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It's difficult to concentrate on your homework when your stomach is rumbling, isn't it? If you're going to perform to your potential, you need to fuel your body with some healthy after-school snacks. But what should you eat?

That leftover pizza in the refrigerator probably looks tasty. Of course, a big bowl of ice cream would hit the spot, too. Ripping open that new bag of potato chips would also be very satisfying. Your parents probably wouldn't approve of any of those choices, though.

When it comes to healthy after-school snacks, there's one thing that's sure to fuel your body while also satisfying your sweet tooth: fruit! Before you pick up your pen again, grab an apple or an orange.

Have you ever given much thought to where your fruit comes from? And, no, we don't mean the grocery store. We're talking about how these fruits are grown. They come from trees, right?

Fruits and trees do seem to go hand in hand. After all, oranges and apples do grow on trees. So do many other fruits, such as apricots, cherries, lemons, limes, coconuts, grapefruits, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, persimmons, plums, and pomegranates, to name just a few!

But not all fruits grow on trees. Some grow on vines on the ground, while others might grow on small plants or bushes. Let's take a closer look at some fruits that you won't find growing on a tree.

Watermelons, for example, do not grow on trees. Given the size of these large melons, we can all be happy about that. Can you imagine a watermelon falling out of a tree onto your head? Ouch! Instead, watermelons grow on vines on the ground.

Watermelons aren't the only fruits that grow on the ground on vines. Fruits that grow in a similar way include cantaloupes and honeydew melons. Grapes also grow on vines, but their vines tend to climb rather than stay on the ground.

There are also several fruits that grow on bushes rather than trees. Most berries fall into this category. Examples of fruits that grow on bushes include blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

There's one fruit that sounds like it would surely grow on a tree: the pineapple. Pine is a type of tree, and apples grow on trees, so surely pineapples grow on trees, right? Nope! Pineapples grow on a plant close to the ground. The pineapple's name comes from the Spanish word "pina" (because it reminded people of a pine cone) and the English word "apple" (because of its sweet taste).

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14 fruits and vegetables that grow very unusually

Everyone knows how fruits and vegetables traditional for our latitudes grow. But due to globalization, as well as the opening of markets for agricultural products from countries located in other climatic zones, we can try a variety of exotic fruits and vegetables. But most often we do not even have the slightest idea what they look like before they get to our table. Do you want to know how pineapples, avocados, kiwi, cloves (spice), cocoa beans and many other fruits grow? Then check out our article.

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1. We believe that most people live in complete confidence that pineapples grow on trees. In fact, pineapple is a herbaceous land plant, moreover, with a thorny stem and leaves. (Photo: hiyori13).

2. Avocados hanging on a string look funny. Did you know that another commonly used name for avocado is perseus americana. And in Russian, this fruit was previously called agakat. (Photo: JKdrumdoc).

3. Kiwis are also called "Chinese gooseberries" because they grow on tree-like vines native to China. The next time you eat this fruit, remember that its skin contains more antioxidants than its flesh. (Photo: scazza_).

4. Artichokes - these edible "vegetables" are actually nothing more than unopened baskets of the future flower. Interestingly, in Australia and South America, the artichoke is considered a malicious weed. (Photo: Pepperedjane).

5. And this is how Brussels sprouts grow, which was bred by Belgian vegetable growers from ordinary leafy cabbage. This cabbage contains so many useful substances, vitamins and minerals, which makes it an indispensable food product and a valuable medicine. (Photo: Susan Sharpless Smith/cjmartin).

6. Clove, a widely used spice in the world, is nothing more than the dried unopened buds of the clove tree.

7. Cocoa beans, which in the old days were called "brown gold", are found in juicy fruits with pulp and grow on large evergreen chocolate trees. The Amazon rainforests are considered their homeland, however, they are grown in most subequatorial countries. (Photo: IITA Image Library/Nestle).

8. Black pepper grows in beautiful clusters of 20-30 seeds each. It turns out that white, black and green peppers are the same plant, just that its fruits were harvested at different times. (Photo: Steenbergs).

9. Have you ever wondered why peanuts are called peanuts? And all because the pods of this legume plant ripen at a depth of 5-8 centimeters underground. (Photo: nebedaay).

10. Cashews grow in a really unusual way. The part that looks like a bell pepper is the thick stem. And the nut itself is under it, in a brown part that looks like a tail. (Photo: Sepehr Ehsani/ethan.

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