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This is a list of national fruits alphabetically arranged by country. Some national fruits are officially designated, some are unofficial.
Country
Common name
Scientific name
Image
Ref.
Notes
Afghanistan
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
[1]
Albania
Cherry
Prunus avium
[2][failed verification]
Algeria
Dates
Phoenix dactylifera
[3][failed verification]
Angola
Palm
Borassus flabellifer
[4]
Antigua and Barbuda
Pineapple
Ananas Comosus
[5]
Argentina
Apple
Malus domestica
[6]
Armenia
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
[7]
Australia
Riberry
Syzygium luehmannii
[8]
Austria
Apple
Malus domestica
[9]
Azerbaijan
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
[1]
Bangladesh
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
[10]
Jack Fruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and is widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh.
Brazil
Cupuaçu
Theobroma grandiflorum
[citation needed]
Belgium
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Bulgaria
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Cambodia
Chicken egg banana (chek pong moan in Khmer)
Musa aromatica
[11]
The Royal Decree states the chicken egg banana is known as Musa aromatica but this is an outdated taxonomic name still used in Cambodia. This cultivar is also known as kluai khai in Thailand which has a similar meaning, that being "Egg Banana." It is known as pisang mas in Malaysia in which they can be found to be synonyms for the Lady's Finger Banana.
Cameroon
Safou
Dacryodes edulis
[citation needed]
Canada
Blueberries
Cyanococcus
[citation needed]
Colombia
Borojó
Alibertia patinoi
[12][failed verification]
Central African Republic
Banana
Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, or Musa paradisiaca
[13][failed verification]
Cyprus
Banana
Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, or Musa paradisiaca
[citation needed]
China
Fuzzy kiwifruit
Actinidia deliciosa
[14]
Cuba
Mamey
Pouteria sapota
[15]
Denmark
Strawberries
Fragaria vesca
[citation needed]
Egypt
Banana
Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, or Musa paradisiaca
[citation needed]
France
Pear
Pyrus communis
[citation needed]
Germany
Apple
Malus domestica
[16]
Greece
Olive
Olea
[17]
Haiti
Mango
Mangifera indica
[citation needed]
Hungary
Orange
Citrus
[citation needed]
India
Mango
Mangifera indica
[18]
Indonesia
Durian
Durio
[citation needed]
The name "durian" literally means "the thorns" in Indonesian. It is also known as the 'King of Fruits'. Indonesia has two fruiting seasons because durian is grown in various localities. The main harvest is from October to February, but another region produces the crop around June to September.
Iran
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
[citation needed]
Ireland
Cox's Orange Pippin
[citation needed]
Israel
Sabra/Prickly pear
Opuntia
[19]
Jamaica
Ackee
Blighia sapida
[20]
Japan
Japanese persimmon
Diospyros kaki
[21]
Malaysia
Papaya or Durian
Carica papaya or Durio zibethinus
[22]
No official national fruit. Disputed between the two.
Maldives
Coconut
Cocos nucifera
Mexico
Avocado
Persea Americana
[citation needed]
Morocco
Fuzzy kiwifruit
Actinidia deliciosa
[citation needed]
Nepal
Orange
Citrus × sinensis
[23]
Netherlands
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
New Zealand
Kiwifruit
Actinidia deliciosa
[citation needed]
Nigeria
Ackee
Blighia sapida
[citation needed]
North Korea
Asian Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia
[citation needed]
Norway
Cloudberries
Rubus chamaemorus
[citation needed]
Pakistan
Mango
Mangifera indica
[24]
Poland
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Portugal
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Philippines
Mango
Mangifera indica
[citation needed]
Mango is the national fruit of Philippines.[citation needed] Mango season in Philippines is from March to June. It is called Mangga in Filipino.
Romania
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Russia
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Saudi Arabia
Dates
Phoenix dactylifera
[citation needed]
Serbia
Plum
Prunus domestica
[25]
The plum and its products are of great importance to Serbs and part of numerous customs.[26] A Serbian saying says that the best place to build a house is where a plum tree grows best.[26] The region of Šumadija in central Serbia is particularly known for its plums and Šljivovica, the national drink.[27]
Seychelles
Coco de mer
Lodoicea
[citation needed]
Singapore
Durian
Durio
[citation needed]
South Africa
Ackee
Blighia sapida
[citation needed]
South Korea
Asian Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia
[citation needed]
There are other national fruits of South Korea such as Persimmons and Apples.
Spain
Grape
Vitis vinifera
[28]
There are over 400 varietals of grapes that are grown in Spain for wine production.
Sri Lanka
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
[29]
Sweden
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Switzerland
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
Taiwan
Pineapple
Ananas comosus
[citation needed]
Thailand
Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
[citation needed]
Mangosteen is the national fruit of Thailand. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Fruits’. It is available from May until August. Mangosteen is called ‘Mangkhud’ in Thai language.
Turkey
Sultana Grapes
Vitis vinifera
[citation needed]
Turkmenistan
Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
[citation needed]
United Arab Emirates
Dates
Phoenix dactylifera
[30]
United Kingdom
Apple
Malus domestica
[citation needed]
United States
Blueberries
Cyanococcus
[citation needed]
Ukraine
Water Elder
Viburnum opulus
[31]
Vietnam
Pitaya
Pitahaya
[citation needed]
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^"Oststeirischer Apfel". Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
^Jackfruit – National Fruit of Bangladesh. bangladesh.com
^"Royal Decree on Designation of Animals and Plants as National Symbols of the Kingdom of Cambodia" (PDF). www.forestry.gov.kh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-30.
^"Fruits in Colombia". off2colombia.com.co. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
^The Travel Book – Central African Republic. Retrieved 2014-16-09
^"National Symbols of China". 123independenceday.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
^Bader, Myles (February 2010). The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets. Strategic Book Publishing. p. 430. ISBN 978-1-60911-017-8.
^"German National Fruit, the Little Fleiner Apple". 18 November 2009.
^"Olive oil. The Ancient Greek gold. History of olive tree". 2015.
^"National Fruit". Govt. of India Official website. Archived from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
^"Israel's national fruit gets a shave". United Press International. UPI. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
^"This is Jamaica". National Symbols of Jamaica. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19. Retrieved 2006-06-04.
^"Persimmon". www.fruitipedia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
^"What Do You Mean Durian Is Not Our National Fruit?!". The Rakyat Post. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
^"Orange declared as Nepal's national fruit". myRepública. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
^National Symbols of Pakistan, Official Gateway to the Government of Pakistan, archived from the original on 28 November 2016, retrieved 28 July 2016
^Stephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383. ISBN 9789287157447.
^ abStephen Mennell (2005). Culinary Cultures of Europe: Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. Council of Europe. p. 383. ISBN 9789287157447.
^Grolier Incorporated (2000). The encyclopedia Americana. Grolier. p. 715. ISBN 978-0-7172-0133-4.
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^– National Fruit of Sri Lanka. bangladesh.com
^"National Symbols of the UAE You Didn't Know About". A blog about homes, trends, tips & life in the UAE | MyBayut. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
^Battles, Matthew (2022-10-27). "Plants, Identity, and War in Ukraine". Arnold Arboretum. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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