Fruiting Shrubs
Many of our favorite fruits come from tree species. However, there are several fruiting shrubs that are beautiful and enjoyable to grow as well. In this chapter, we’ll consider a few of the best fruiting shrubs that you can grow near a fence.
Highbush Blueberry
Blueberries are perhaps one of the most recognizable and popular fruits that grow on a shrub, and the highbush blueberry variety is one that may be perfect for growing near a fence. These plants often grow best when they receive full sunlight and can spread their roots through acidic soils.
Raspberry Bushes
Raspberry bushes are another incredible edible shrub option that bear a fruit that many people love. These plants also grow in a wide range of climate regions, including hardiness zones 3 through 10. Raspberry bushes are also known to spread, so having a solid fence nearby is an effective way to control their expansion.
Serviceberry
The serviceberry tree is an underrated North American native species that has admirable ornamental features and edible berries. These shrubs bloom early in the year with white flowers, which eventually give way to reddish berries. These berries are often best when incorporated into jams and desserts.
Currant Bushes
Currant bushes come in several varieties, most of which are recognizable by the color of their fruits, which may be black, red, or white. These small fruits can appear in large quantities on mature plants, despite these shrubs maintaining a manageable size of about 6 feet tall at most.
Lingonberry
Lingonberries are one of the best plants to grow near a fence as they tend to be small and will rarely crowd your fence as other plants might. These evergreen shrubs produce bright red berries that are edible raw and have several culinary uses; often, you can substitute lingonberries for cranberries in recipes.
