Best fruit trees: 24 varieties for tasty homegrown crops

Growing the best fruit trees for your own flavorsome fruit is easy when you know which tree to buy. Homegrown fruit tastes ten times better than shop-bought produce, contains a greater density of nutrients, and it’s free. 

There is a fruit tree that’s perfect for every garden and the needs of the people in it. For instance, if you have a shady garden in a cool climate region and you do lots of baking, a sour cherry could be perfect; whereas a fig may be better suited to someone with a sun-baked terrace who wants to eat fruit straight off the tree. 

There is sure to be a fruity, deciduous or evergreen tree to suit you amongst our list of the best fruit trees to grow.

When it comes to choosing a tree for your garden, there are many considerations, from aspect, garden size and soil type. So we've included a variety of options for the best fruit trees to suit a range of conditions and needs. 

The one thing they have in common is that they will all give delicious fruit. 

By Teresa Conway