Growing fruit trees in the home garden can be very rewarding at the time of harvest. Most of the fruits can be preserved in the form of jams, jellies, marmalades, etc and everyone loves them. You can also gift bottles of home- made jelly or marmalade to your friends and relatives. They will definitely appreciate your efforts and love the delicious preparations made out of fresh home grown fruits. You can utilize the fresh fruits in many mouth- watering preparations and it can be really interesting to grow your own fruit bearing plants and trees.

There are large varieties of fruiting plants available in the nurseries and you can select the ones that you would love to grow in your backyard. Some of the common fruit bearing trees that can be easily cultivated in home gardens are—

Apple Trees

— There are many types of apple trees available and some of them are disease resistant varieties. Apples are cultivated from rootstock which is prepared by the method of grafting a scion on a chosen rootstock. Small plants are also available in the nurseries can be bought and planted directly in the garden. Fully grown apple trees can reach up to a height of about 30 feet and produce good quantities during harvest time.

Paw Paw Tree

—Paw Paw Tree is a native to the tropical regions of America. It is a small tree as compared to other fruiting trees like Apples, Apricot, Pear, etc. The tree can grow up to a height of 15- 30 feet. The plant grows quickly and is generally ready to bear fruit within 3 years. Paw Paw Tree can be grown in small home gardens as it grows vertically in height and does not occupy a lot of space.

Apricot Trees

—Apricot Trees are also a great option if you have enough space in your garden. The tree produces beautiful pinkish white flowers which can accentuate the look of your garden. They produce delicious fruits in about 3-4 years from planting. They can be propagated from seeds but it is a little tricky as the seed needs to be stratified before it can start germinating. It is advisable to purchase small plants from a nursery and plant them in your backyard.

Plum Trees

—Plums are beautiful summer fruits that are quite popular in every kitchen. They need well- drained soil to thrive and can reach up to a height of 10- 30 feet on maturity. Grafted plants are available in the market and it can be easily grown.

These are some of the fruiting trees that can be grown in a home garden. You should plant them in a perfect location that has rich and well- drained soil. Proper care and maintenance will make the plants thrive and they will bear delicious fruit during harvest season. It is advisable to purchase best quality and disease resistant plants from a nursery so that they mature and yield maximum results.