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Can You Grow Apple in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–8b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

See what grows well in New Jersey →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Apple in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Apples in New Jersey?

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