While tart, Beach Plums are rich in antioxidants and can be turned into delicious jams. Some use these fruits in cordials and wines. Levy and Serrano] go way beyond the standard fare. . . . With their help, you’ll be growing persimmons, currants and hazelnuts in no time."—Modern Farmer They have beautiful fall foliage and are considered an important part of many forest ecosystems because they provide food and habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including squirrels and birds. 8. Macadamia nut trees are profitable nut trees Persimmons have grown in North America for centuries, valued by Native Americans and early settlers. These fruits hung on the tree in the winter, providing much-needed food. When left to ripen on the tree, persimmons taste similar to apricots. This book is filled with enthusiasm for growing uncommon fruits and nuts and I can’t agree more. Allyson and Scott give honest assessments of each plant based on years of hands-on experience. Along with the detailed plant and fruit descriptions, I particularly like their ‘Growth Difficulty Rating’ and ‘Taste Profile and Uses’ sections to help readers decide what to grow. They have me dreaming of growing Himalayan chocolate berries and Korean stone pines.” —Charlie Nardozzi, author of Foodscaping

Haskaps are one of the hardiest fruits you can plant.The blooms can survive up to -8C!Home gardeners will love the Borealis variety.Hardy kiwis taste similar to regular ones. It’s nice not having to peel the skins off to eat them. Most people grow hardy kiwi as a landscaping plant because of their heart-shaped foliage, but why not enjoy the fruit along with the beauty? Waneta, Brookgold, and Fofonoff (best name ever!) are also solid and tasty choices hardy to Zone 2. 21. RASPBERRIES Chances are you’re familiar with pears; any grocery store carries, at least, one variety or more. You might not know that dozens of different pear cultivars exist, so finding one that works best in your area is a good idea. That increases your yield and decreases pest problems. Serviceberry trees prefer loam soil but tolerate sandy and clay soil. They grow best in well-draining soil with a pH range from 5.5 to 7.0.

Grow More Food: A Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Getting the Biggest Harvest Possible from a Space of Any Size These trees can grow up to 30 meters (100 feet) tall and 9 meters (30 feet) wide, and produce small, yellowish-brown nuts that are enclosed in fleshy, plum-like fruit. The fruit has a strong, unpleasant odor that is often compared to the smell of rancid butter or vomit. If you want your Hawthorn tree to produce berries, make sure the tree has plenty of sunlight. You can find berry-less Hawthorn trees everywhere because they don’t receive enough sun. Who doesn’t love a fresh garden strawberry on a hot summer day?Plant them in their own bed or a container for best results.The Kent variety is a good producer but has a short season.Fort Laramie is a very hardy everbearing variety.Try Seascape if you plan to freeze a lot of your fruit. Love strawberries?You need to try Strawberry Feta Salad, Strawberry shortcake, Strawberry Zucchini Cake, and Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam with Pectin. 28. THIMBLEBERRIESChestnut trees (Castanea spp.) can live for several hundred years, with some specimens reaching over 1,000 years old. They can grow up to 100 feet tall and have a broad, spreading canopy. Their wood is a good source of lumber, which is also high in tannin and has been used for centuries in the tanning of leather. There are several types of cold climate nut trees, including chestnut, hazelnut, and walnut trees. These trees are typically found in colder climates, such as Europe and North America. They are known for their hardiness and ability to produce nuts even in the harshest conditions. Cold climate nut trees are an important food source for many animals and humans alike. Hardy in zones 3-7, but some says it’s hardy in zone 2 as well. Lingonberry ( Vaccinium vitis-idaea)