Vine & Other Fruit
This category covers fruit that either climbs (grapes, passionfruit) or simply doesn't fit neatly elsewhere (figs, olives, feijoas) — different growth habits united mostly by not being trees or cucurbits. These 8 guides cover the specific training and care each one needs.
Feijoa
Acca sellowiana · Myrtle family
Fig
Ficus carica · Mulberry family
Grape
Vitis vinifera · Grape family
Kiwifruit
Actinidia deliciosa · Kiwifruit family
Kiwi Berry
Actinidia arguta · Kiwifruit family
Mulberry
Morus spp. · Mulberry family
Olive
Olea europaea · Olive family
Passionfruit
Passiflora edulis · Passionflower family
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before a grapevine or fig tree produces fruit?
Typically 2–3 years for a meaningful first crop, though full production often takes a few years longer as the permanent framework of the vine or tree matures.
Do these fruiting vines need a lot of structural support?
Most do — grapes and kiwifruit particularly need a strong, permanent trellis or pergola built before or at planting, since retrofitting support to an established vine is much harder.