In this Good Housekeeping article, the Davey Institute gives advice on which fruit trees are best to grow for beginners.
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 can take years to produce, some offer delicious rewards within a year or two. Ranging from sweet citrus to tart berries, these fast-growing fruit trees are surprisingly easy to grow.
As a gardener who nurtured a Meyer lemon tree for several years, I can attest to the thrill of harvesting homegrown fruit in as little as a year. After three consecutive seasons of successful lemon harvests, I became curious about what other fruit trees might thrive in my small garden. So, I turned to arborist and scientist Dr. A.D. Ali from the Davey Institute to Gather expert care advice and learn which fast-growing fruit trees are best for beginners.
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