Fruit trees are commonly found in Hong Kong especially in villages in the New Territories and outlying islands. Some abandoned orchards could still be found today. Before the 1990s, fruits produced locally were sold in local markets by farmers and villagers. With the decline in agriculture and comparatively cheaper fruits imported from China and overseas, fruits trees are either abandoned, or removed to make way for development. The remaining fruit trees are seldom well looked after, and fruits produced are consumed by the owners themselves or left to rot.
On the other hand, although most of the fruit tree species are not native, they are providing valuable resources for wildlife especially birds and insects. Fruit trees are planted in this little garden as a display to illustrate the potential of fruit trees in enhancing urban biodiversity in Hong Kong.