Unique Backyard Fruit
For Cincinnati foodies and adventurous gardeners, Natorp’s Unique Backyard Fruit collection is all about growing something unexpected, delicious, and conversation-worthy. From sweet, crisp persimmons and luxurious fresh figs to tropical-tasting paw paw and snackable mulberries, this collection is designed for shoppers who want to go beyond the usual backyard harvest. These specialty fruit plants bring fresh flavor, edible beauty, and a sense of discovery to sunny gardens, patios, and home orchards—perfect for anyone who loves trying distinctive fruits that are hard to find at peak quality in stores.
Fuyu Jiro Persimmon 
Plant Information: Sweet; fresh eating, salads, dried, frozen; Sun; 12–18 ft H; self-pollinating.
Why Foodies Love It: Crisp, sweet, and easy to eat fresh, this is a favorite for shoppers ready to explore something beyond apples and pears.
Fuyu Persimmon
Plant Information: Crisp, sweet, mild; fresh eating; 15–20 ft H x 15–20 ft W; self-pollinating.
Why Foodies Love It: Its mellow sweetness and smooth texture make it approachable even for first-time persimmon growers.
Chicago Hardy Fig
Plant Information: Excellent sweet flavor; fresh eating, dehydrating, cooking; Sun; 10–15 ft H x 10–12 ft W; self-pollinating, heavier crops with partners.
Why Foodies Love It: Fresh figs feel luxurious and hard to find at peak ripeness in stores—growing your own is a major foodie upgrade.
Brown Turkey Fig
Plant Information: Sweet; fresh eating, dried, preserves; Sun; 10–20 ft H x 10–15 ft W; self-pollinating.
Why Foodies Love It: Great for fresh snacking, charcuterie boards, and homemade fig jam.
Fignomenal® Fig
Plant Information: Big sweet fig flavor in a smaller plant; fresh eating, dehydrating, cooking; Sun; 2–3 ft H x 2–3 ft W; self-pollinating, heavier crops with partners.
Why Foodies Love It: A perfect choice for container gardeners who want the romance of fresh figs without the big footprint.
Dwarf Everbearing Mulberry
Plant Information: Great for fresh snacking; compact habit; Sun; smaller footprint; generally self-fruitful.
Why Foodies Love It: Sweet, snackable berries make it feel like a hidden gem for fruit lovers.
Paw Paw Low Branched
Plant Information: Tropical-style backyard conversation piece; Sun to Part Sun; 15–30 ft H x 15–30 ft W; pollination info not listed.
Why Foodies Love It: Paw paw is the ultimate “foodie fruit”—custardy, tropical-tasting, and almost impossible to find fresh in stores.
Goji Berry
Plant Information: Bonus edible landscape favorite; fresh, dried, or tea use; Sun; shrub habit; generally self-fruitful.
Why Foodies Love It: It adds novelty, wellness appeal, and versatility for shoppers who like trying unique edible plants.