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Can You Grow Apple in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–8b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

See what grows well in Georgia →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apple in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Apples in Georgia?

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