Can You Grow Apple in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.
Plant zones
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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 Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Apple in Texas?
Apple trees grow well here — choose varieties with the correct chill hours for your zone.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Apples in Texas?
See the planting guide for Apple — timing depends on your exact frost date.