Here are 12 fast-growing fruit trees to consider for your yard or garden.

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Trees grown via cuttings can fruit in as little as one to two years after planting.

Quince tree with yellow fruits.

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Dwarf varieties that grow up to 5 feet tall are also available.

Look for non-astringent types, which can be enjoyed while the fruit is still firm.

However, this fragrant pome fruit is delicious when cooked into preserves, desserts, and savory dishes.

Calamondin orange tree.

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Expect trees to fruit five to six years after planting.

Calamondin ( Citrofortunella microcarpa) II.University of Florida Extension.

Loquat Growing in the Florida Home Landscape.University of Florida Extension.

meyer lemon tree

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Black Cherry.Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Apricot.UC Marin Master Gardeners.

Growing Figs in Maryland.University of Maryland Extension.

black and red wild cherry fruit closeup on branch with green leaves

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Growing Pears in the Home Garden.University of Minnesota Extension.

Growing apples in the home garden.University of Minnesota Extension.

Persimmons.West Virginia University Extension.

Apricot tree with tan apricot fruit on branches with bright green leaves

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Peaches on peach tree.

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Fig tree with fig.

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Pawpaw tree

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pear

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dwarf apple trees laden with fruit in orchard

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Persimmons growing on a tree branch

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