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Fruits: plants for acidic soil

These plants prefer acidic soil, below pH 7.

33 plants

Fruits

Apple

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–8

The apple is a pomaceous fruit cultivated worldwide and belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is typically round, ranging from green to red…

Avocado

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

Avocado is the fruit of an evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. The fruit is a berry with one large seed, creamy flesh…

Banana

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 10–11

Banana plants are large herbaceous perennials that produce elongated, edible fruits. The plants can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet and are…

Blackberry

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

Blackberry is the edible fruit of brambles in the genus Rubus, especially plants grouped under the name Rubus fruticosus. Despite its…

Blueberry

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–8

The blueberry is a perennial flowering plant that produces blue or purple berries. It grows as a shrub and is noted for its edible fruit…

Cantaloupe

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water

Cantaloupe is a warm-season melon grown for its sweet, fragrant fruit. It belongs to the cucumber family, Cucurbitaceae, and grows on…

Cranberry

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–7

Cranberry is a low-growing, evergreen shrub in the heath family, Ericaceae, best known for its tart, red berries. Native to eastern North…

Dragon Fruit

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

Dragon fruit is the fruit of a climbing, night-blooming cactus with long, three-angled green stems that root where they touch supports…

Feijoa

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 8–10

Feijoa, also called pineapple guava, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the myrtle family. Native to parts of South America, it…

Grapefruit

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

Grapefruit is the large, round fruit of an evergreen citrus tree. It originated in the Caribbean, probably in Barbados, as a natural…

Grapes

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

Grapes are small, round fruits that grow in clusters on woody vines. They come in various colors, including green, red, black, and yellow…

Guava

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9.5–11

Guava is a small evergreen tree or spreading shrub in the myrtle family, grown chiefly for its fragrant, edible fruit. It usually reaches…

Honeydew

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water

Honeydew is a smooth-skinned melon grown for its sweet, juicy flesh. It belongs to the same species as cantaloupe but is part of the…

Kiwi

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 7–9

Kiwi, or kiwifruit, is the fruit of a vigorous, deciduous climbing vine native to China. The familiar green kiwifruit is oval, with thin…

Lemon

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

The lemon is the yellow, acidic fruit of an evergreen citrus tree. A typical fruit is oval, with a small point at one end, a fragrant…

Lime

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

Lime is a small, aromatic citrus fruit valued for its sharp acidity and fragrant peel. The name is used for several related citrus plants…

Loquat

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 8–11

Loquat is an evergreen tree or large shrub grown for its sweet-tart fruit and its ornamental foliage. Although its scientific name refers…

Lychee

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

Lychee is a subtropical evergreen tree grown for its small, round to oval fruits. It usually reaches 10–15 metres in orchards, although…

Mandarin

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) is a small evergreen citrus tree grown for its sweet, aromatic fruit. The tree usually reaches 2–5 m (6–16…

Mango

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

The mango is a tropical stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, originating from South Asia. It is characterized by its sweet, juicy…

Nectarine

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

The nectarine is a smooth-skinned form of peach grown for its sweet, juicy fruit. It belongs to the rose family and is botanically very…

Orange

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

The orange is a citrus fruit that is well known for its juicy, sweet flavor and vibrant orange color. It belongs to the Rutaceae family…

Papaya

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–12

Papaya is a fast-growing, short-lived tropical plant cultivated chiefly for its sweet fruit. Although it looks like a small tree, its…

Pawpaw

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

Pawpaw is a small, deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It often grows in woodland understories and along streams, forming…

Peach

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

The peach is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Known for its soft, juicy flesh and a fuzzy exterior, peaches are a…

Pear

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–8

The common pear is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its sweet, juicy fruit. It typically reaches 5–15 metres tall if left unpruned…

Persimmon

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 7–9

Persimmon is the sweet, orange to reddish-orange fruit of a deciduous tree in the ebony family. The most widely cultivated species is…

Pineapple

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–12

The pineapple is a tropical plant with edible fruit and is known for its striking appearance. The plant typically grows to about 1.0 to…

Plum

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

Plum is a deciduous fruit tree in the rose family, grown for its smooth-skinned, juicy stone fruits. The name usually refers to the…

Pomegranate

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 7–10

Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree grown for its round, leathery-skinned fruit. Native to a region extending from Iran toward…

Raspberry

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–8

Raspberry is a deciduous, fruit-bearing shrub in the rose family. The familiar red raspberry is most commonly identified as Rubus idaeus…

Strawberry

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

The strawberry is a widely appreciated fruit known for its sweet flavor, bright red color, and juicy texture. It is a perennial plant that…

Watermelon

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water

Watermelon is a large, juicy fruit characterized by its green rind and sweet, watery, red or pink flesh. It is particularly known for its…