Therefore, information included in this section is deprived from the analysis of land use maps, aerial photos, and field survey. The total area of cultivated land in the Jerusalem district is roughly estimated at 2,157 hectares. This area is divided between fruit trees, occupying approximately 1,020 hectares, and field crops and vegetables, occupying 1,136.8 hectares. Most of the agricultural areas are in areas surrounding Palestinian villages. Agriculture inside East Jerusalem is mostly limited to backyard gardens and a few fragmented hectares of land.
Olive trees are the dominant among the fruit trees.
Stone fruits, vineyards, figs and almonds are also abundant in the district but to a lesser extent than olive trees. Most fruit trees are located in the central and western parts of the district. Most fruit trees are dependent on rainfall. The few trees that are irrigated are usually planted in yards of Palestinian houses. Fruit trees in the Qubeiba area.