Can You Grow Apple in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Apple in Maine?
Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Apples in Maine?
See the planting guide for Apple — timing depends on your exact frost date.