Are there apple trees in Florida?

The Southern variety 'Anna' needs only 200 to 300 hours of chill period. There are apples that need as many as 1,700 chill hours; for this reason, they cannot be grown in Florida. When apple trees do not have long or cold enough dormant periods, problems persist through the growing season. read more

There are many other fruits grown in Florida including avocados, figs, grapes, guavas, mangoes, persimmons, peaches, and pineapples.But the fruit many people are surprised to see in the Sunshine State is the apple. read more

Florida Apple Trees. Find a location that has full sun as much of the day as possible, but especially in the morning. Dew could encourage problems such as fungus and the morning sun helps remove the dew as quickly as possible. Grow apple trees on your land in a windy location, if possible. read more

There are apples that need as many as 1,700 chill hours; for this reason, they cannot be grown in Florida. When apple trees do not have long or cold enough dormant periods, problems persist through the growing season. read more