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Can You Grow Apple in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–8b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

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 Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.

See what grows well in Arkansas →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apple in Arkansas?

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

What zone is Arkansas?

Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Apples in Arkansas?

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