Lifespans of Common Orchard Fruits

Many of us have heard of apple trees that have lived to be over a hundred years old. However, the lifespans of most fruit trees are far shorter.

The following is a list of common orchard plants and the lifespans you can expect from them:

  • Apples (standard). 35 to 100 years.
  • Apples (semi-dwarf). 20 to 25 years.
  • Apples (dwarf). 15 to 20 years.
  • Apricot. 20 to 30 years.
  • Blackberries. 15 to 20 years.
  • Blueberries. 30 to 50 years.
  • Cherry (sour). 15 to 20 years.
  • Cherry (sweet). 20 to 30 years.
  • Fig. 50 to 75 years.
  • Gooseberries. 10 to 20 years.
  • Grapes. 50 to 100 years.
  • Peaches. 15 to 20 years.
  • Pear (standard). 35 to 45 years.
  • Pear (semi-dwarf). 20 to 25 years.
  • Pear (dwarf). 15 to 20 years.
  • Plums. 15 to 25 years.
  • Raspberries. 8 to 10 years.
  • Rhubarb. 10 to 15 years.
  • Strawberries. 5 to 6 years.
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Four-time author Michelle Lindsey owns and operates Homestead on the Range, an independent publisher dedicated to helping Kansans and others around flyover country achieve an abundant country lifestyle. She is a serious history enthusiast, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to gardening to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching or writing about her many interests.