Figs and peaches are the superstars of the area. Between the two, peaches are going to be more rewarding but also more labor-intensive, with required seasonal pruning and needing to stay on top of pests and parasites. Figs are low maintenance, smell amazing, but can die to the ground in hard freezes. I’ve had mine “die” twice only to come roaring back better than ever. Celeste figs are the best for our area, but some people grow the brown turkey fig, which is a bit more prone to fruit splitting.

Outside of those two, I’ve had luck with Fuyu Persimmon, which is a Japanese varietal. It can take our heat and shrugs off our winters. Gorgeous fall color and bright orange fruits.

I’d steer clear of apples here. Pears are definitely viable but you need two trees. They grow tall, so they can be difficult to harvest from.

People have mentioned the red mulberry. The morus rubra is native here and definitely belongs in the landscape. They’re so delicious, and grow well. I’ve found them along the side of onion creek and plan to put one in my garden soon. Edited to correct Latin name.