Top 3 of the Best Fruits That Thrive in Cold Climates

Despite the challenge, you have many options of what fruit-bearing trees to plant in regions with cool climates, a.k.a. zone 3. You may find it surprising that certain fruit trees prefer a freezing temperature.

Here’s a look at your options for what fruit trees to grow in zone 3.

Fruit-Bearing Trees to Plant in Cold Climates

Why plant trees if buying fruits from the grocery store is easier? One, it’s fulfilling, and it is also safer to eat your harvest knowing that you did not use chemicals in growing them.

Take a look at the list of your options for what fruit trees to grow:

Zone 3 Pear Trees

As long as you know where to buy, you can get a wide variety of hardy pears to grow. They vary in size and quality. 

In general, pears are grouped into two categories: Russian and European. Russian or Asian pears have a more complex flavor and a crispier texture. On the other hand, European pears are softer and sweeter.

Only buy from expert nurseries, so they can give you pear varieties that will grow in cold areas.

Here are some of the varieties of pear you can get for zone 3:

• Vekovaya, Krazulya, and other Russian hybrid varieties
• Pattern
• Loma
• Golden Spice Pear
• Southworth
• Julienne
• Early Gold Pear

Zone 3 Apple Trees

While you’ll find wide apple varieties that grow in North America, not all are suited to regions with cold climates. 

Here are some of the best picks for zone apple trees you can grow. They are known for excellent flavor, with crunch and sweetness:

• Harcourt
• Sweet Sixteen
• Goodland
• Norland
• Prunus
• Norkent 
• Duchess of Oldenburg

Zone 3 Plum Trees

Plum varieties differ in size and taste. Some are delicious and edible right from the tree; other varieties taste better when processed.

Here are some hardy plum tree varieties you can grow in zone 3:

• Hybrid Waneta Plum
• Hybrid Toka Plum
• Hybrid Pembina Plum
• European Mount Royal
• Japanese Brookred and Brookgold

Always get your fruit tree plants from reputable sources, and keep yourself updated about the planting and harvesting zone fruit trees.

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