Originally Posted by Daniel B. Martin

On 03/22/2011 07:02 AM, and19bre wrote:[color=blue][i]
I grow mostly veggies. My only fruit trees are Asian Persimmons.
Neighbors grow lovely peaches and blueberries. The berries grow on a
bush, not a tree, and produce a bountiful harvest of healthful fruit.

Your choice of tree might be influenced by the nature of your soil.
The NC Department of Agriculture performs soil tests at no charge.
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division - Soil Test Forms and Information

Be aware that most fruit requires spraying to control insect pests and
fencing to exclude hungry animals.

Daniel B. Martin