If you don't think you have space for a fruit tree, come learn about the Fruit Bush Method. It allows you to keep newly planted apple, apricot, plum, pear, peach, cherry, and other deciduous fruit trees small, and still get plenty of fruit.
Many California native plants are water-wise, easy to care for, and have colorful flowers. In addition, creating a habitat in your landscape provides food and shelter for native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.