Can I grow an apple tree in Los Angeles?

Certain apple varieties that do not need to be exposed to cold temperatures grow and produce well in Southern California. Low-chill varieties include Anna, Beverly Hills, Dorset Golden, Fuji and Gala. Figs grow well in full sun in Southern California.

What apples grow well in Southern California?

Apple trees for southern California

• Granny Smith.
• Honeycrisp.
• Spitzenburg.
• Cripps Pink.
• Fuji.
• GoldRush.
• Gravenstein.
• King of Tompkins County.

Do apples grow well in California?

There are five major regions in which apples are grown in California. Recently apple production has expanded into the Central Valley, with new plantings of Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, and other varieties.

Can you grow an apple tree anywhere?

Apple trees can grow in any non-tropical climate, be planted in the ground at any time in the growing season, and a single tree can produce up to 130 lbs. of apples per year! Plant your apple trees at least 20 feet apart, in an area that receives abundant sunshine.

What kind of fruit trees grow best in Southern California?

Here are some California fruit trees to get you started, and what you can expect.

• Grapefruit trees. These trees are extremely successful in Southern California, and especially in San Diego and Coronado.
• Orange trees.
• Lemon trees.
• Fig trees.
• Plum trees.
• Avocado trees.

What trees can grow in Southern California?

Some Outstanding Shade Trees for Southern California

• Podocarpus [now Afrocarpus] gracilior Fern Pine.
• Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian Pepper.
• Melia azedarach cv.
• Koelreuteria integrifoliola (no common name)
• Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia.
• Morus alba cv.
• Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Tree.
• Jacaranda acutifolia Jacaranda.

Which fruit trees bear fruit fastest?

Among the most popular fast-growing fruit trees, peaches are vigorous producers of plump, delicious fruits. Peach trees do best in full sun—at least 6 hours per day—and good airflow.

How much does it cost to buy an apple tree?

Most trees cost about $25 retail. You need at least two apple trees, so they can pollinate each other. Order your trees in December so that they arrive, bare root and ready to plant, by February. Head out to the backyard to find a spot for your new trees.

Where do apple trees grow best in the US?

Washington State currently produces over half the Nation’s domestically grown apples and has been the leading apple-growing State since the early 1920s. In 2009, Washington State produced 5.4 billion pounds of apples. New York and Michigan produced over 1 billion pounds each.

How long does it take an apple tree to produce fruit?

Apple trees need at least 8 hours of sun per day during the growing season. Two varieties are required for successful pollination; one can be a crabapple. Dwarf apple trees will start bearing fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. Standard size trees can take up to 8 years to bear fruit.

Can pears grow in Los Angeles?

Southern California is hardly considered apple and pear country–citrus and avocado country, to be sure, but not apple and pear country. The weather simply does not stay cold enough long enough here for trees to produce apples or pears of the common varieties.