Can I grow fruit trees like apples, pears, or cherries in warm climates like Florida?

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ForwardPlant Team · Accepted Answer

Growing temperate fruit trees like apples, pears, and cherries in warm climates like Florida is challenging due to their chilling hour requirements. These trees need a specific period of cold temperatures (below 45°F or 7°C) to break dormancy and produce fruit. Florida's mild winters typically don't provide sufficient chilling, leading to poor flowering, irregular fruiting, or even tree decline. Selecting low-chill varieties might offer limited success, but consistent fruit production remains difficult.

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