Fruit Trees for Zone 6 Gardens
Here are some good fruit trees for zone 6 landscapes: Apples – Perhaps the most popular garden fruit tree, apples come in a wide range of varieties that perform well in different climates. Some of the best matches for zone 6 are:
Honeycrisp Gala Red Halareds McIntosh
Pears – The best European pears for zone 6 are:
Bosc Bartlett Conference Rescue
Asian Pears – Not the same as European pears, Asian pear fruit trees have a few varieties that do well in zone 6. Some of the best are:
Kosui Atago Shinseiki Yoinashi Seuri
Plums – Plums are a great choice for zone 6 gardens. Good European varieties for zone 6 include Damson and Stanley. Good Japanese varieties are Santa Rosa and Premier. Cherries – Most varieties of cherry trees will perform well in zone 6. Sweet cherries, which are best for eating fresh from the tree, include:
Benton Stella Sweetheart Richmond
You can also reliably grow many sour cherries for pie making, such as Montgomery, North Star, and Danube. Peaches – Some peach trees perform well in zone 6, especially:
Candor Elberta Halehaven Madison Redhaven Reliance
Apricots – Chinese Sweet Pit, Moongold, and Sungold apricot trees are all varieties that handle zone 6 conditions well.
