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15 fruits to grow in your backyard

Fruits for Small Space Yards

1. Strawberries

Varieties: Albion, Seascape, Quinault

  • Use a container, hanging basket, or vertical planter.
  • Plant in well-draining soil with full sun.
  • Water regularly but avoid overwatering.
  • Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

2. Blueberries

Varieties: Top Hat, Sunshine Blue, Pink Lemonade

  • Choose a large pot with acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5).
  • Place in full sun but provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
  • Water consistently to keep the soil moist.
  • Prune annually to remove dead wood.

3. Dwarf Apples

Varieties: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala

  • Plant a dwarf apple tree in a large container with well-draining soil.
  • Position in full sun.
  • Water weekly or as needed during dry periods.
  • Prune to maintain size and shape.

4. Lemons

Varieties: Meyer Lemon, Eureka

  • Use a pot with good drainage and slightly acidic soil.
  • Place in full sun (6–8 hours daily).
  • Water when the topsoil dries out.
  • Fertilize every 2–3 months with a citrus fertilizer.

5. Figs

Varieties: Little Miss Figgy, Celeste

  • Plant in a large container with sandy, loamy soil.
  • Provide full sun exposure.
  • Water moderately; figs prefer slightly dry conditions.
  • Prune after the fruiting season.

6. Raspberries

Varieties: Raspberry Shortcake, Heritage

  • Plant in a deep pot with rich, well-draining soil.
  • Place in full sun.
  • Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
  • Cut back canes after harvest.

7. Cherries

Varieties: Stella, Lapins

  • Use a large container with nutrient-rich soil.
  • Position in full sun.
  • Water when the soil feels dry 2 inches down.
  • Fertilize in spring and summer.

8. Peaches

Varieties: Bonanza, El Dorado

  • Plant a dwarf peach tree in a pot with loamy soil.
  • Place in a sunny location.
  • Water when the top inch of soil dries out.
  • Prune in late winter.

9. Grapes

Varieties: Concord, Himrod, Thomcord

  • Use a trellis or small arbor in a sunny spot.
  • Plant in well-draining soil.
  • Water deeply weekly.
  • Prune annually in winter.

10. Limes

Varieties: Key Lime, Bearss Lime

  • Plant in a container with sandy, well-draining soil.
  • Place in full sun.
  • Water regularly; avoid soggy soil.
  • Fertilize with a citrus-specific fertilizer.

11. Avocados

Varieties: Wurtz, Gwen

  • Start with a dwarf avocado tree in a large pot.
  • Use well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
  • Place in full sun.
  • Water when the topsoil feels dry.

12. Pineapple

Varieties: Sugarloaf, Queen

  • Grow from the crown of a store-bought pineapple.
  • Plant in a pot with sandy soil.
  • Place in bright, indirect sunlight.
  • Water sparingly; pineapples are drought-tolerant.

13. Pomegranate

Varieties: Nana, Wonderful

  • Use a large container with well-draining soil.
  • Place in full sun.
  • Water when the topsoil is dry.
  • Prune after the fruiting season.

14. Papayas

Varieties: Dwarf Papaya, Red Lady

  • Plant in a large container with rich, well-draining soil.
  • Place in a sunny location.
  • Water deeply but infrequently.
  • Fertilize with high-potassium fertilizer monthly.

15. Passionfruit

Varieties: Purple Passionfruit, Golden Passionfruit

  • Train on a small trellis or fence.
  • Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
  • Water weekly during dry periods.
  • Prune to maintain shape and encourage growth.