Fruit Trees Recommended for South Carolina

  • Apples. Apple tree. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images.
  • Peaches and Nectarines. Peach tree. Image Credit: Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images.
  • Persimmons. Persimmons. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/ Images.
  • Figs. Fig trees.
  • Plums. Plum trees.

Will lemon trees grow in Charleston SC?

All citrus will grow here in South Carolina and do very well. The citrus that are most readily available are Meyer Lemons, Mexican Limes, and Satsuma Oranges. Citrus need at least 4-6 hours of direct sun (although more is always better!). Additionally, they can be planted in the ground or in a container.

How much do fully grown fruit trees cost?

Most trees cost about $25 retail. You need at least two apple trees, so they can pollinate each other. Order your trees in December so that they arrive, bare root and ready to plant, by February. Head out to the backyard to find a spot for your new trees.

What are the easiest fruit trees to grow in the South?

Apples, pears, peaches and citrus grow in many areas of the Southern U.S. If you have adequate space, you can grow them all. You will see that most trees have a requirement of chilling hours to produce.

Can an avocado tree grow in South Carolina?

Although South Carolina’s climate is not conducive to growing avocado fruit plantations, your homegrown evergreen avocado will become a subtropical indoor houseplant in winter and an attractive outdoor patio tree the rest of the year.

Can you grow a mango tree in South Carolina?

Can You Grow Mangoes? Sensitivity to cold limits growing mango trees in the ground to places with semi-tropical and tropical climates, like south Florida, south Texas, Arizona, and southern California.

Can you grow avocados in South Carolina?

What fruit tree is low maintenance?

Plum trees are a good option for smaller gardens while cherry trees will quickly fill out a space in providing shade and bounty of fruit. Peaches and pears are other low-maintenance tree varieties that will produce many years of quality fruit.