What Types of Fruit Trees Are Easiest To Grow In Georgia?
It’s almost dormant season for our trees which is a great time to start planning and planting trees for next year!
Fruit trees can be a blessing and a curse. Some varieties require a ton a maintenance whereas others can mostly tend to themselves with a smaller effort. We have made a list of our top easiest fruit trees to grow in Georgia weather to help you choose which is best for your lifestyle.
Apple Trees
Apple trees are a favorite in Georgia because they are easy to grow, cold hardy, perfect for most yards and supply a heavy harvest in late August through November. Common threats to Apple trees include:
Aphids
Japanese Beetles
Deer
Rabbits
Squirrels
Apple trees are most prone to diseases such as blight and mold so do your research and make sure you have a local certified Arborist nearby to diagnose and cure these before they take over.
Pear Trees
Pear trees are a second favorite because they are also cold hardy, heat resistant, and could be grown well in pots.
A few common threats are:
Aphids
Root rot
Pear trees thrive in the heat and the cold, but overly wet conditions can invite a dose of root rot in to kill off your precious trees. A certified Arborist can help diagnose tree root rot as well as perform a risk assessment for the placement of your pear trees!
Peach trees
Because who doesn’t love a good old Georgia peach? They are also fabulous in heat, great for vertical gardening and grow pretty quickly. So if you’re looking for a fruit tree to produce in 1-2 years, the peach tree is your candidate!
A few peach tree threats include:
Cold weather
Blight/mold disease
These are just a few of our top favorites in fruit trees. If you would like more reference on how to plant your fruit trees, please feel free to contact our office using the link below and we can connect you with one of our local certified Arborists! Happy planting!