Following is a brief list of fruit trees and their preferred habitats. Soil type is not as important as depth and drainage. Standard size trees are fairly drought tolerant. Crabapple fruit is suitable for cooking, jams, pickles, and ciders. Breeding experiments with the native Oregon crabapple suggests the promise of better-producing varieties for the Maritime.
Apricots are very drought resistant and can survive in rocky soils.
They prefer deep soil for their extensive root system, which is the secret of their drought tolerance. Although able to withstand harsh winters, apricots tend to bloom early adn are apt to lose their crop to spring frosts if not sited correctly. Hot dry weather is best for disease-free ripening. Apricots are thus better suited to the arid Interior than to wet Maritime zones. They are also not as demanding of full sun as other fruits.