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Sort of, but it's just getting started. I've got a cherry tree with three varieties, two tiny apple trees, a bunch of blueberry and huckleberry bushes (sadly, the huckleberries have not yet been productive), a couple of salmonberry shrubs, and a few thimbleberry shrubs.
I'm in western Washington, zone 9a.
I haven't needed to worry about size yet but will definitely have to prune the salmonberry and thimbleberry regularly before long. So far, I've just used mulch, but I'll be adding compost at some point.
Edit: I forgot about my yuzu.
Off to a good start! Do you know what else you want to add? Forelle pear might be worth considering for your area, but do your own research.
I'd love to have some plums, but I don't have a lot of room for them.
Would you be able to prune the house? I don't know the layout of your place, but that might make more room. Otherwise, the neighbour's land is always an option.
I will look into pruning the neighbors' house.
Even better!