fruit tree

American  

noun

1. a tree bearing edible fruit.

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fruit tree British  

noun

1. any tree that bears edible fruit

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Etymology

Origin of fruit tree

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Fruit tree field specialists say New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts lost 90 percent or more of the peach crop.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2016

SAT Fruit tree selection and care, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2012