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Fruit and nut trees that thrive in Michigan, 6b

 
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Looking for suggestions for fruit and nut trees that require no pesticides or fungicide spray, for the southern Lake Michigan shore area (6b). Smaller varieties for a city lot preferred, and types that can handle sandy soil.
 
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Pawpaws!  Only pests are the mammalian kind.

I also grow sour cherries free of chemicals, but do need to hand-cull for plum curculio.

For berries, redcurrants are nearly pest-free.  Sometimes aphids, but not enough to do real damage.
 
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Also in Michigan. Local farmers tell me Red Haven Peaches grow well without spraying. Collecting seeds now to try.
 
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Mulberries and persimmons should do well too.
 
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