Growing Fruit Trees and Berries in DFW (Henrietta: motel, house)

[TGentry]

I'm looking to plant a small orchard of multiple types of fruit trees along with grapes and berries. I've done some looking online to get an idea as to what grows here, but there seems to be lots of different opinions.

I'm hoping for some first hand experience from those who've had a great experience with certain trees, grapes and berries.

Is there a particular grower that is recommended with local varieties?

Any input as to success with fruit trees (and grapes, berries)?

[turf3]

In North Texas:

Peaches and plums will grow well, though you have to work hard to keep the wasps from getting all of them. Some varieties of pears too. Apples not so much. Figs will do well but they might die in one of those every-thirty-years super hard freezes.

Blackberries will thrive. Blueberries not really. I have known people to have success with strawberries, I don't think raspberries grow well.

I'd contact the Texas A&M extension service for the best information.

[ChristieP]

Grapes grow very well, but you’ll have to have some irrigation on them.

Don’t even attempt citrus trees here unless you plan to have a dolly on the pot to bring it indoors during the winter freezes.

I agree to contact your County Extension Agent for more specific advice.

[UnfairPark]

Originally Posted by TGentry

I'm looking to plant a small orchard of multiple types of fruit trees along with grapes and berries. I've done some looking online to get an idea as to what grows here, but there seems to be lots of different opinions.

I'm hoping for some first hand experience from those who've had a great experience with certain trees, grapes and berries.

Is there a particular grower that is recommended with local varieties?

Any input as to success with fruit trees (and grapes, berries)?

https://neilsperry.com/2016/02/best-...rtheast-texas/

[tmtex]

When I moved into my house there was a Peach tree. I think it was the local motel for black birds. They would devour it.

[Treasurevalley92]

Originally Posted by TGentry

I'm looking to plant a small orchard of multiple types of fruit trees along with grapes and berries. I've done some looking online to get an idea as to what grows here, but there seems to be lots of different opinions.

I'm hoping for some first hand experience from those who've had a great experience with certain trees, grapes and berries.

Is there a particular grower that is recommended with local varieties?

Any input as to success with fruit trees (and grapes, berries)?

I grew up with an orchard as a kid up north and have spent a considerable amount of time checking into what grows well around here.

I've had best luck with Tomatoes and Peppers, though they aren't what you are looking for.

In general, Apples and Cherries don't grow well in Texas. Technically you can try to grow them and there are some newer cherries that have low chill requirements. Check out this article on them:

https://dallasfruitgrower.typepad.co...rth-texas.html

Several grapes grow well here and Texas has a pretty good number of wineries. Grapes are really interesting, you can grow them from Upstate NY to South Texas and different varieties like different weather.

You can Grow Blueberries and Blackberries here.

Blackberries grow pretty damn well. I have some in my back yard that I think are possibly Brazos, but I'm honestly not totally sure.

Raspberries really struggle here, I don't think it is worth the effort.

Gooseberries and Currants unfortunately as well.

North Texas sits in that unfortunate zone where plants like Cherries that need a good hard freeze struggle, but where the winters are cold enough you can't grow tropical fruit.

Still, there are lots of good options! Check out this link:

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/...itvariety.html

[Treasurevalley92]

Whatever you grow, make sure it both gets enough water, but also that it has good drainage. In north Texas, we are prone to feast famine when it comes to rain and your plants could either drown or dry out.

[mSooner]

Don’t even attempt citrus trees here unless you plan to have a dolly on the pot to bring it indoors during the winter freezes.

If you want something citrusy, I've had good luck with my Improved Meyer Lemon. I do keep it in a pot and bring it indoors during super hard freezes, though. My mom killed hers that way. I've only had to 2-3 times in the 5 years I've had it, though.

I've only ever heard of one apple orchard in the area--Henrietta Creek. I've wanted to go picking for years, but every year it seems like their crop is wiped out by a drought or blight or it is completely gone in the one day they open the orchard.

[calgirlinnc]

You can grow persimmons here (we do).

[turf3]

Originally Posted by calgirlinnc

You can grow persimmons here (we do).

Oh yes, pomegranates thrive too.