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Can You Grow Apple in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–8b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware 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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apple in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

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

When do you plant Apples in Delaware?

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