The most long-living fruit trees: Choose your garden plants wisely

22.07.2023 02:50
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24

Several fruit trees are known for their long lifespans and can live for several decades, even centuries, under the right conditions. 

It doesn't mean they will produce fruits all these years, but they can create shade and overall improve your garden't aesthetics.

Some of the most long-living fruit trees include these.

Apple Trees

Apple trees are known for their longevity and can live for 50 to 100 years or more. 

Some heritage apple varieties have been documented to survive for several centuries.

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Citrus Trees

Certain citrus trees, such as orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees, have been known to live for 50 to 100 years with proper care and maintenance.

Olive Trees

Olive trees are incredibly long-lived and can live for hundreds of years. 

Some ancient olive trees in the Mediterranean region are believed to be over 2,000 years old.

Fig Trees

Fig trees are known for their longevity and can live for 50 to 100 years or more.

Pomegranate Trees

Pomegranate trees are known for their resilience and can live for several decades, often exceeding 50 years.

Cherry Trees

Some cherry tree varieties have been known to live for 50 to 100 years under suitable growing conditions.

Persimmon Trees

Persimmon trees are known for their long lifespan and can live for 50 to 100 years or more.
 

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource


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  1. Apple Trees
  2. Citrus Trees
  3. Olive Trees
  4. Fig Trees
  5. Pomegranate Trees
  6. Cherry Trees
  7. Persimmon Trees