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Can You Grow Apple in Ontario?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Grows well here

Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.

Plant zones

3a–8b

Ontario last frost

mid-April

Ontario first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Apple

Apple trees are long-lived productive and available in hundreds of varieties suited to every climate.

Plant at least two compatible varieties for cross-pollination (or a self-fertile variety). Choose disease-resistant varieties for lower maintenance. Prune every winter to maintain shape and production.

Full apple growing guide →

Gardening in Ontario

Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.

See what grows well in Ontario →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apple in Ontario?

Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.

What zone is Ontario?

Ontario spans Canadian Zone 5 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

When do you plant Apples in Ontario?

See the planting guide for Apple — timing depends on your exact frost date.