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Can You Grow Apple in Maryland?

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

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland 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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

See what grows well in Maryland →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apple in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

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

When do you plant Apples in Maryland?

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