This publication tells you what to consider before planting, how to plant your trees, and how to take care of them to ensure many seasons of enjoyment. To begin, you need to know which tree fruit can be grown in North Carolina. Your region's climate determines the type of fruit you can grow successfully. The climate must be compatible with the growing requirements of the selected fruit crop. To take an extreme example, a tropical fruit such as the banana simply cannot survive in North Carolina.
Bananas require a warmer climate and a longer growing season.
Other tree fruit that may look promising in the glossy pages of mail order catalogs are also destined to fail if grown in incompatible climates. Climatic conditions vary greatly from one region to another in North Carolina, so make sure that the fruit you choose can grow successfully in your area. Most varieties will grow in North Carolina. Moderate Asian Pears Throughout North Carolina Plant fire blight-resistant varieties only. Moderate Chestnuts Throughout North Carolina Chinese and Chinese-American hybrids.