Would you like to be able to harvest a good amount of fruits in a short time? If so, don't miss our list of 6 fast-growing fruit trees that can not be missing in your garden or orchard, since also, if you are looking for trees that provide shade, we suggest some very interesting ones.
All of them can be pruned in autumn or towards the end of winter to prevent them from growing too tall and, incidentally, to make it easier for you to pick the fruits. Discover them.
Almendro
The almond tree, or Almond, is a deciduous tree or small tree native to Asia that reaches a height of between 3 and 5 meters. It needs the soil to be fertile and well drained, growing smoothly in the limestone.
It supports drought, although it welcomes moderate watering during the summer. Resists cold and frost down to -7ºC.
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Brown
The chestnut tree, whose scientific name is Castanea sativa, is a tree that reaches 30 meters in height. Originally from Europe and Asia, it is the largest producer of nuts in the world.
It likes temperate climates, where it grows in cool, well-drained soils. Supports up to -18ºC with hardly any damage.
Cerezo
The cherry tree, whose scientific name is Prunus avium, is a deciduous tree native to Asia. It grows up to 30 meters in height, with a wide and pyramidal crown which is filled with white flowers in spring. The fruits are blackish-red drupes, with a slightly acid flavor.
It needs sun, a temperate climate and moderate watering. Resists up to -18ºC.
Citrus
Fruit trees of the genus Citrus, especially orange and lemon trees, are fast-growing plants that can be had in small gardens. They grow up to 6-7 meters on average, and since they have evergreen leaves, you can use them to shade a corner. They support light frosts.
Some examples are:
- Lemon Tree: it is a shrub or tree whose scientific name is Citrus x lemon which reaches a height of 4-5 meters. Its fruits as such are not edible, but the juice that is extracted from them is. This has an acid flavor, and is widely used both as a drink and to flavor different recipes, including those that have rice, such as paella. Resists up to -4ºC. More information.
- Tangerine: it is a little tree whose scientific name is Citrus reticulata which reaches a height of 4-5 meters. The fruits are similar to oranges, but smaller and with a milder flavor. Resists up to -4ºC.
- Orange: it is a tree whose scientific name is Citrus x sinensis It reaches a maximum height of 13 meters, although it is not allowed to exceed 5 meters. Produces fruits with the peel and orange segments. It resists frosts down to -4ºC. More information. Want one? Buy it.
- Pomelo: it is a little tree whose scientific name is citrus x paradise which reaches a height of 4-6 meters. It produces yellow to red fruits. It resists weak frosts down to -2ºC. More information.
Granado
El pomegranate: Punica granatum, is a deciduous tree native to the Iranian-Turanian region that reaches a maximum height of 5 meters. It produces fruits called pomegranates whose seeds are edible.
It is thorny, so you must be careful with its handling. For the rest, you should put it in full sun and give it moderate watering. Withstands drought and frosts down to -7ºC.
Fig tree
La fig tree: ficus carica, is a shrub or small fruit tree native to the Mediterranean that does not exceed 6m in height. It produces fruits, figs, with a sweet taste. It grows in all types of soils, preferring those that are calcareous.
It withstands drought without problems, but to obtain a good harvest, it is recommended to give it regular waterings during the summer. Although it is very sensitive to cold, it easily resists frosts down to -4ºC.
Manzano
El manzano, whose scientific name is Malus domestica, is a deciduous tree native to Asia that reaches a height of 4-5 meters. It produces fruits called pomos that are green, reddish, or yellow.
It grows in fertile and well-drained soils, but it is also important that the climate is temperate. It does not resist drought; instead, frosts down to -17ºC do not harm it.
Mulberry
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La Mulberry, belonging to the botanical genus Morus, is a tree that grows up to 15m tall. It is native to China, and it also has deciduous leaves.
This is a species that can be had both in temperate climates and those cooler, since supports up to -18ºC minimum and 38ºC maximum.
Medlar
El medlar, whose scientific name is Eriobotrya japonica, is an evergreen tree native to southwestern China that grows up to 6-8 meters. Its fruits are pommel with orange skin and sweet or sour taste.
It needs moderate watering, sun and soils rich in organic matter. Resists up to -12ºC.
Olive
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The olive tree is a relatively small fruit tree, which can also be pruned to make it even lower. It resists drought very well, and also mild frosts. click here to buy one.
Which one did you like the most? Do you know more dwarf fruit trees that have rapid growth?
Of the trees you have selected, except the mulberry, none is fast growing, I include the cherry in the same equation, you put some things. Where do you get these things from
Hi Rian.
All these trees grow fast. But qualifying something as fast or slow is very subjective: the almond tree can grow - and I say this from experience - about 20 and up to 30 cm per year, the fig tree up to 40 cm / year, ...
If they are cared for and in the right places, they can grow at a good rate.
Greetings.
I would like to publish more dwarf fruit trees that can grow in hot-humid climates.
Hello José Martín.
Thank you for your suggestion, we take note.
Regards!