My family loves their fruit and berries and most need full sun for at least 8 hours per day in order to produce. BUT WAIT!!! There are several fruit trees and berries that are happy in the shade… and quite a number of them, too.

Most of these are in the berry category, but if you have a partially shaded area, even pears and plums may be grown.

Pears trees do need some sun, but they will produce in partial shade. Try a variety such as ‘Beth’ planted in a westerly facing area that will get a few hours of sun in the afternoon.

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