10 Show-Stopping Fruit Trees Guaranteed to Add Curb Appeal, According to Experts

Miniature Necatarine

If you're short on space, then consider a miniature nectarine, which can work in the ground or in a large container on your patio.

Its flowers are hot pink and fragrant and will shortly yield red-tinged yellow fruits, says Megan McConnell, horticulturist and plant information director at Monrovia. Because the tree is so short, it's also easy to protect the blooms from unexpected frost.

• Zones: 6 to 9
• Mature size: 5 feet tall x 5 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; medium watering
  

Fruiting Olive

Thin, gray-blue leaves and fragrant white flowers populate this drought-tolerant favorite.

"Fruiting olive trees (Olea europaea) bring you the feel of the Mediterranean," says McConnell. "With sleek foliage and delicious fruit, they're a beautiful choice for those hot, dry climates." As the tree ages, the branches and trunk develop a signature gnarled look, which is sure to enchant guests.

• Zones: 8 to 10
• Mature size: 30 feet tall x 15 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; medium moisture
  

Asian Persimmon

Asian persimmon trees (Diospyros kaki) have white, bell-shaped flowers that dangle just under their leaves in spring.

"The leaves turn a vibrant orange [by fall], and when the leaves have dropped, the bright orange fruit still clings to the branches like glowing ornaments," says Lisa Tadewaldt, certified arborist and owner of Urban Forest Pro.

The tree’s overall shape and smooth gray bark are also a lovely contrast to other tree varieties.

• Zones: 7 to 10
• Mature size: 30 feet tall x 30 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; sandy, well-drained soil; keep moist
  

Pomegranate

When in bloom, pomegranates (Punica granatum) feature bright red flowers that turn into their signature, magenta-colored fruit, all set against dark green foliage.

Tadewaldt notes that pomegranate trees often feature a twisted growth pattern in their trunks, which also grabs attention.

• Zones: 8 to 11
• Mature size: 20 feet tall x 15 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; allow soil to dry
  

Espaliered Apple Tree

Espaliers, or woody trees that are trained to grow on a flat plane, like a trellis, "offer a very unique elegance," says Tadewaldt. An apple tree  (Malus domestica) is a good choice as an espalier because of its pliable branches and natural growth forms.

"They are almost like living sculptures and work especially well in small yards that have fences," she adds. "Even in winter, their clean, symmetrical structure adds something special to the garden."

• Zones: 5 to 8
• Mature size: 20 feet tall x 20 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; medium watering
  

Beach Plum

Beach plums  (Prunus maritima) won't get to be very large, which means they can work well in smaller yards as a showpiece. Their clusters of flowers in the spring are beautiful and fragrant, and the tree has a dense growth habit.

When it fruits, you get "delicious beach plums that you can eat or make jam with later on in the summer or fall," says Uli Lorimer, director of horticulture at Native Plant Trust.

• Zones: 3 to 8
• Mature size: 15 feet tall x 15 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; sandy, well-drained soil
  

Pawpaw

The pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is native to the U.S. and is found throughout most of the eastern states and into Ontario. Pawpaw flowers are a dark, deep maroon color and look otherworldly, says Lorimer. In fall, its leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow.

• Zones: 5 to 9
• Mature size: 30 feet tall x 30 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; well-drained acidic soil; prefers wet soil
  

American Persimmon

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) has ovate, glossy green leaves and fragrant, greenish-white flowers in the spring. The fruit is slightly smaller than its Asian counterpart, but no less beautiful when the leaves fall off the tree.

Its bark makes it very easy to identify, especially in the winter when there aren't any leaves. "The bark, particularly on more mature trees, is really wonderful, like a blocky gray log that's been sitting in the fire with embers burning," says Lorimer.

• Zones: 4 to 9
• Mature size: 60 feet tall x 35 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun; sandy, well-drained soil; medium watering
  

Serviceberry

In the spring, you'll often see serviceberry trees (Amelanchier arborea) covered in white flowers that grow and mature into red and then dark purple berries.

"They're known for their fruit, which can be made into jellies, or you can eat them when they're ripe—provided you can get to them before the deer do," says Lorimer.

In the fall, serviceberry leaves turn orange and red; some cultivars are bred to have an intense red color during this time.

• Zones: 4 to 9
• Mature size: 25 feet tall x 15 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil; medium watering
  

American Hazelnut

If you're interested in a fruiting plant that offers a more savory result, consider the American hazelnut (Vaccinium corymbosum), a smaller, shade-tolerant tree with spectacular fall color.

"In the springtime, they have these really wonderful male flowers, which are long, droopy, and yellow," says Lorimer. "And then, as the season progresses, it'll make these beautiful hazelnuts that are kind of nestled into this very frilly cup."

By fall, the hazelnuts will be ready to pick, and the leaves will be any number of colors, from pink to red to orange.

• Zones: 4 to 9
• Mature size: 16 feet tall x 13 feet wide
• Care requirements: Full sun to part shade; sandy, well-drained soil; medium watering