Home Fruit Options for Henderson County
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Winter is the time to plant backyard orchards. Fruit trees such as apples and pears as well as small fruits such as blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry grow well in Henderson County. Native fruits such as pawpaw and elderberry are also great options for sweet summer fruit.
Apples, Pears
- NC State Extension home orchard publication
- A great source for fruit trees is Adams County Nursery
- You must spray apples to get a good crop. Here is an organic spray program for apples
Blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, grapes
- NC State Extension Small fruits publication
- Our 4-H Plant Sale which benefits our children’s leadership program
Pawpaw
Elderberry