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A fruit tree is a tree which bears fruit that is consumed or used by humans and some animals — all trees that are flowering plants produce fruit, which are the ripened ovaries of flowers containing one or more seeds.

In horticultural usage, the term ' fruit tree ' is limited to those that provide fruit for human food.

Types of fruits are described and defined elsewhere ( see Fruit ), but would include " fruit " in a culinary sense, as well as some nut-bearing trees, such as walnuts.