Many different pear varieties come in both dwarf and semi-dwarf sizes, making them suitable for backyards and even patios.
Apples are one of the easiest fruit to grow, and most varieties can be cultivated in regions as cool as USDA Hardiness Zone 4, although they can adapt to warmer climates too.
Cherry trees make stunning specimen plants that add tons of color to your garden space when they produce cheery pink and white flowers in spring.
Several different citrus fruits are available as dwarf trees that work well in small backyards. Some of these trees are even small enough to be kept in pots.
Despite their savory flavor, olives are technically a fruit, and they can be grown in backyard gardens in temperate climates.
These productive plants will yield lots of richly flavored, succulent fruit that can be eaten fresh, baked into desserts, or dried.
‘Dwarf Cavendish’ banana trees are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow in small garden spaces. These vigorous growers produce clusters of 6- to 10 inch-long bananas.
Plum trees burst into a profusion of petite flowers in spring, a bit later than other flowering trees, making them less prone to frost damage.