What are the best fruit trees in Ohio Valley gardens? If you’re thinking about adding a small orchard to the backyard, you may have visions of harvesting bushels of fruit from your trees. Before you get too caught up in the dream, realize that growing your own fruit requires a multi-year commitment with careful attention to the selection of both the type and varieties of fruit you wish to grow. Growing Fruit Trees in Illinois Zone 5 While most of Ohio Valley states are in USDA hardiness zones 6 and 7, there are a few colder spots in this region with zone 5 climate. When selecting fruit trees, one of the first criteria to consider is winter hardiness. Apples, pears and sour cherries are hardy in zone 5 and are the most likely to produce fruit every year. Some cultivars of apricots, sweet cherries, nectarines, and peaches are also considered […]
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