18 kinds of fruit trees must be planted to support your family and your yard!

Peach trees

Peach trees can be planted in both north and south, and are cold-resistant, heat-resistant and barren. Common varieties include: Zaohuang Jintao, Yangshan peach, Northwest Tuwei peach, Yanling yellow peach, Li Anping Yingbi peach, Youlurenmei peach, Qingzhou Shuangying red peach, Xinyang blood peach, etc. Peach trees grow quickly and can bear fruit in three years. Peach blossoms can be enjoyed in spring and bear fruit in summer. Peach trees that are 4-5 years old will produce the most fruit and have an overall lifespan of about 20-25 years. Not only can you enjoy the flowers and eat the fruits of peach trees, the peach gum on the trunks is also a good thing. Peach gum is peach resin, also called "peach oil". Pick it off, rinse it, soak it in water for 12 hours, and then stew it with white fungus, red dates, wolfberry and milk. Picture: Plasticine dog

Pear tree

Pear trees are widely planted in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins, as well as in the west and northeast. Common varieties include: Liaoning Nanguo pear, Beijing Baili pear, Hebei Yali, Anhui Shangdang pear, Shandong pear, and Sichuan snow pear. Pear trees begin to bear fruit as early as 3 years ago, and generally enter the fruiting period in 6-7 years. Different varieties of pear trees mature at different times. Some mature in summer and some in autumn. Pear trees generally live 30-50 years. If well maintained, they can live for more than 100 years. Pears are a cooling fruit, but in summer and autumn, they are easy to get angry. Eating pears occasionally is very beneficial. If you plant a pear tree at home, you can eat fresh pears, which will be sweet to your heart. If you can’t finish eating the picked pears, you can freeze them in the freezer to imitate the frozen pears in the Northeast and continue to enjoy them in winter. Or add some rock sugar and simmer for 40 minutes. A cup of rock sugar pear, sweet and refreshing.

Pomegranate tree

Pomegranates can be planted in both north and south, and are mostly planted in Sanjiang. Varieties: green shell, copper shell, crystal, agate, soft seed, seedless, silver red, white flower, yellow flower pomegranate, etc. There are also Mengzi pomegranate, Huaiyuan pomegranate, Yinxi pomegranate, Huili pomegranate, Lintong pomegranate, etc. named according to place names. It takes about 10 years to sow pomegranate seedlings, and 3-5 years to graft or cut pomegranates, provided that the pomegranates bear fruit rather than bloom. The life span of pomegranate is 50-60 years, after which the fruit will become less or even non-fruitful. Chinese people like pomegranates, which symbolize fertility, good feng shui and high ornamental value. My own pomegranate is sweeter. While they can be a hassle to eat, many of them can be consumed frozen or juiced.

Loquat trees

Loquat trees are suitable for planting in the south of the Yangtze River, and are also planted in Gansu, Shaanxi and southern Henan in the north. Varieties: Red Sand, White Sand Loquat, Jiefang Zhong, Luoyang Qing, Dongting Loquat, Guangrong, Zaozhong No. 6, etc. It takes 4-5 years for loquat seedlings to be sown, and they will bear fruit after 2-3 years after grafting or cutting. If they remain fruitless, it may be due to frost damage in autumn or winter, or nutrient loss and lack of management. The lifespan of a loquat tree is approximately 50 years. Loquat is a famous medicinal material. It is said to relieve cough and reduce phlegm, but it is also cooling in nature. It is not recommended for people with normal or weak constitutions to eat too much. It can be eaten hot or made into soup.

Jujube trees

Jujube trees are suitable for planting in central and northern China, reaching Shenyang and Zhangjiakou in Hebei, Ningcheng in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Pingnan in Guangxi. Varieties include Hotan Zao, Qin Zao No. 1, Zanhuang Zao, Jin Zao, Dan Zao, Pear Zao, July Fresh, etc. Jujube trees will bear fruit after 2-3 years after grafting or cuttings, and 6-7 years after sowing. The life span of jujube trees is more than 100 years. The sweetness of red dates is affected by local climate temperature differences. The sweeter the temperature difference, the hotter the south, the more jujube juice, but not sweet. Jujubes mature in summer and autumn and should be picked when their skin begins to wrinkle. After collection, it can be dried and stored, or it can be stored in the refrigerator. Red dates are good for longevity and are good as snacks or cooking ingredients.

Grapevines

Grapes can be grown all over the country, starting from Xinjiang in the west, to Northeast China in the north, and to Taiwan Province in the south. There are many varieties of grapes: Kyoho, Summer Black, White Milk, Zaosheng, Zuijinxiang, Red Grape, Jian

Persimmon Tree

Persimmons have been planted in the Yangtze River Basin for a long time, and now they are grown in the north and south. They are all found in the north and southwest of Liaoning, and also in the areas south of the Great Wall. Varieties: Huang Jixin persimmon, Jingmian persimmon, Luotian persimmon, Niuxin persimmon, Zhouzhou persimmon, Mopan persimmon, etc. Cutting or grafting persimmons will bear fruit in 3-5 years, sowing persimmons will take 6-7 years, and the fruiting period will be 10-15 years, with a life span of more than 100 years. We can also grow persimmons at home, take the kernels, and plant them in March-April after they sprout. There are many ways to eat persimmons. Some people can’t finish any of them at home. Unfortunately it fell to the ground. In fact, it is better to make persimmons and store them. However, persimmons are hot in nature, so it is not recommended to eat too much.

Cherry tree

Cherry is warm in nature but not heat-resistant.

It is widely cultivated in central China, concentrated in Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Shaanxi, Gansu, Henan, Anhui, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and other provinces. Varieties: red, red/yellow, Hongguang, Meichen, etc. It takes 2-3 years for cherries to bear fruit. If they are grafted or cut faster, they may bear fruit that year. The life span of a cherry blossom tree is 50-70 years. After aging, the fruits will gradually decrease, but it is also good to enjoy the flowers. The cherries must be picked in time when they are ripe, otherwise many birds will peck at them and the cherries will not be easy to preserve. After picking, eat as soon as possible. If there are too many, you can remove the seeds and add sugar to make cherry jam.

Almond Tree

: Many plants are grown in the north and southwest, even at high altitudes. Common varieties: Beijing Crystal, Hebei Dabai apricot, Jinma, Shandong Licheng Dayu apricot, Qingdao red apricot, Lanzhou Dajie apricot, Gansu Zhanggongyuan apricot, Shanxi gold placer apricot, etc. Apricot trees generally bear fruit in 4 years and enter the fruiting period after 6-7 years. The life span of an apricot tree is about 40-50 years, and the life span of a grafted tree is about 20 years. It is difficult to bear fruit after a long time. If the apricot tree does not bear fruit, it may be because it was not pruned or fertilized in summer and autumn. As soon as I heard apricot, my brain had a "sour" reaction and my mouth was watering. In fact, the apricots I grow myself are not sour at all, the flesh is soft and the juice is sweet. If you can't finish it, add some sugar or honey to soak it. Homemade canned apricots are also very good.

Apple trees

Suitable provinces for apple planting: Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Tibet, Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan. Varieties: Red Fuji, Jinshuai/Golden Crown, Hongyu, Meiba, Gala, Huaniu, Red General, Guoguang, Fuhan, Hongxing, etc. Generally, apples bear fruit in 2-3 years, but grafting and cuttings are faster. The lifespan of an apple tree is about 50 years. If the climate is suitable and managed properly, apple trees can also be grown in pots. In recent years, there have been many potted apples in flower markets, mostly grafted saplings. The red apple is a symbol of peace and health. If the natural climate at home is suitable, growing an apple is great!

Pomelo tree

Pomelo is more suitable for planting in the south, such as Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places. Varieties include: Shatian pomelo, Wendan pomelo, Liangshan pomelo, Siji pomelo, Pingshan pomelo, Hu pomelo, red-fleshed pomelo, _Ximi pomelo, Jiangyongxiang pomelo, etc. It takes 4-5 years for grapefruit grafting or cuttings to bear fruit, and 8-10 years for sowing. Pomelo trees have a lifespan of 50-60 years. It’s amazing how much fruit it can produce. Pomelo is full of treasures. You start eating grapefruit at the end of summer every year, which is also a good fruit for clearing fire. Pomelo peel can also be used to make honey grapefruit tea. Most of the grapefruits bought are picked in advance, and their sourness and sweetness are unstable. Their own sweetness is No. 1

Figs

Figs can be grown south of the Yellow River Basin, as far north as Shenyang. Varieties: Qingpi, Zhongnong Red, Jibo Red, Fengsheng Yellow, Japanese Purple Fruit, Da/Xiaobo, Dama, Adam, Stella, California Black, Zaohuang, Blanc, Melia, Jinoffen, Zhongnong Hanyou, etc. . Figs can bear fruit in the same year after cutting or grafting, but it will take more than 3 years if sown. The life span of a fig tree is about 50-60 years, making it very suitable for family rearing. Figs are not afraid of heat. The hotter the weather, the faster the results. But when ripe, the sweetness will be very high, which will attract birds to eat. It must be removed in time. If you can’t finish it, you can freeze it or dry it into dried figs

Passion fruit

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Passion fruit can be planted or cut, and it is a flower that you are interested in Enthusiasts can try it. Passion fruit tastes sour and sweet. Friends who are not used to sour food can add honey to drink. It tastes better than the fruit drinks you buy. Excess passion fruit can be frozen.

Walnut trees

Walnuts are planted in a wide range of areas, from Heilongjiang in the north to Yunnan in the south. Walnut varieties can be divided into northern walnuts, Xinjiang walnuts, and southern walnuts according to region. According to the thickness of the skin, they can be divided into ordinary walnuts, thin-skin walnuts, and paper-skin walnuts. It takes 2-3 years for walnuts to be grafted or cut, and 5-10 years for sowing. Walnut trees grow slowly but are extremely long-lived, possibly as long as 300 years. If you grow your own walnuts, peel them; the grease will darken your fingers. However, walnuts are full of treasures. Walnut kernels are rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, so you can’t stop eating them. Hard walnut shell giblets can also be used as cushions for growing flowers.

Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is not only found in New Zealand, but there are also many undiscovered wild kiwifruits in China, mainly distributed in the mountainous areas of the Yangtze River Basin. The current varieties include Hayward, Jinkui, Jinnong, Jinyang, Qinmei, Miliang No. 1, Hongyang, etc. You may not know much about kiwi fruit. It's not a tree, it's a vine. It can be grown in the yard like grapes and passion fruit.

Kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin C. If you can't eat it all, you can cut it into slices and bake them into dried fruit slices. You can also add sugar and make it into jam. It's sour and sweet, very appetizing.

Lemon tree

Lemon tree is suitable for the south, Yunnan, Guangdong and Fujian. They can be potted in the north and moved indoors in winter. Common varieties include: Eureka, Fino, Vera, Indian Big Fruit, Vera Franca, Lisbon, Genoa, Beijing lemons and other places. Lemons usually begin to bear fruit in three years, or even later if sown. It blooms from April to May. If it is grown indoors, it must be ventilated and it is best to pollinate manually to increase the fruit setting rate. The fruit will mature from September to November. Lemons are sour but rich in vitamins. A glass of fresh lemon water in the morning and evening can not only beautify the skin, but also keep the intestines and stomach smooth. This is a very healthy fruit. You are here: Banana is a tropical fruit. It can be grown in southern my country, and it can also be tried in Sichuan and Yunnan, but it will not bear fruit further north. Banana varieties include Rice Banana, Sesame Banana, Northern Banana, Immortal Banana, Li Lin Banana, Saigon Banana, Gray Banana and Rose Banana. Although we call it a banana tree, bananas are actually herbaceous plants that wither every winter and grow new plants in their place the next year. The same is true for bananas grown in Huayou’s yard in Henan. It will also bloom when encountering high temperatures in summer. Banana trees planted in the north can be used as tropical green plants, because the high temperature period is short and the fruits of the banana trees are not mature enough. Only when there is enough high temperature in the south can bananas mature and become sweet~

Banana Tree

Blueberries are suitable for planting in the northern part of the Yangtze River Basin, because winter requires 40-50 days of low temperatures below 7 degrees Celsius vernalization. Common varieties include: Pink Blue, Pointed Blue, Mist, Lacey, Duke Rabbiteye, Twin Peaks, Biloxi, Elizabeth, etc. Blueberries are medium-low shrubs, not too tall, and are suitable for growing in the corners of the yard. They sleep in winter, and different varieties behave differently. Some have fallen leaves, and some have not. However, they are very cold-resistant and can be raised in the north. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins and are suitable for breakfast, yogurt and desserts. Excess blueberries can be dried or boiled with sugar to make blueberry jam.