21 Fruits You Can Grow in Balcony, Rooftop & Patio

This article will guide you in picking the best Fruits You Can Grow on Balcony, Rooftop & Patio to have a small space fruit orchard!

Love growing plants? Why not add fruit trees to your list! Nothing turns a balcony, a city rooftop, or a patio into a true garden than potted trees laden with juicy fruits. Choose your favorite from this listicle of the Best Fruits You Can Grow in a Balcony or Rooftop and relish them in your small garden.

Check out our article on the best plants for balcony here

Best Fruits You Can Grow in Balcony

1. Apple

Botanical Name: Malus domestica

Height/Spread: 6-8/2-4 feet

An apple a day keeps a doctor away, so how about growing this on your balcony! Learn about the best apple varieties and the container size here.

2. Blueberry

Botanical Name: Cyanococcus

Height/Spread: Depends on the variety

You can even plant blueberries in hanging baskets. Learn more about it here.

This article will guide you into growing Blueberries in containers easily

3. Strawberry

Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa

Height/Spread: 1-2 feet

When it comes to fruits for small space, strawberry is best, and you can grow it in any climate as an annual.

Check out our article on growing strawberries here

4. Apricot

Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca

Height/Spread: 6-7/2-4 feet

As dwarf apricot varieties don’t grow tall, they’re a perfect specimen for growing in a patio pot.

Here’s a detailed guide on growing Apricots in pots

5. Plum

Botanical Name: Prunus subg. Prunus

Height/Spread: 5-8/2-4 feet

Grow plums not only for juicy fruits but also for their gorgeous display of flowers. Pixy, Johnson, and St. Julien A are the best varieties to grow.

Growing Tips

A sunny balcony with 6-7 hours of direct sunlight will keep the plant thriving.

6. Lemon

Botanical Name: Citrus × limon

Height/Spread: 3-6/2-4 feet

A Dwarf lemon plant can be the best focal point of your rooftop, looking charming with glossy, oblong leaves, fragrant flowers, and juicy fruits!

Here is all you need to know about growing lemons

7. Citrus

Botanical Name: Citrus

Height/Spread: 4-5/2-4 feet

You can grow citrus trees easily in pots–Oranges, kumquats, calamondin, and limequats, to name a few. Read this article to learn more about the types of citrus.

Check out our article on growing oranges here

8. Raspberry

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus

Height/Spread: 3-5/1-2 feet

Raspberry bushes are a perfect fruit plant to grow on a deck garden. There are many short cultivars available.

Growing Tips

Use well-draining soil and water the plants regularly.

9. Guava

Botanical Name: Psidium guajava

Height/Spread: 5-8/2-4 feet

If you live in a hot climate (USDA Zones 9-11), grow a guava tree on your terrace. It will look good in a pot and provide privacy as well.

Check out our article on growing guava in pots here

10. Peach

Botanical Name: Prunus persica

Height/Spread: 5-6/2-3 feet

You can reduce a dwarf peach tree to 6 feet in height and relish homegrown peaches in your patio garden. Growing it is easy too!

Growing Tips

Give it full sunlight and protect the fruits from fleece.

11. Banana

Botanical Name: Musa

Height/Spread: 4-12/ 5-7 feet

The banana tree may not be suitable for a balcony, but growing it in a pot is possible on a patio and rooftop garden.

This article will help you in selecting the dwarf banana varieties

12. Avocado

Botanical Name: Persea americana

Height/Spread: 6-9/2-4 feet

A balcony with good air circulation can be a great place to grow avocados! Opt for Wurtz or Little Cado variety.

Check out our article on growing Avocado in pots here

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