Species of fruit trees that grow in Canada. Most of the fruit species cultivated in Canada belong to the rose family. They include fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, prunes, cherries and apricots, as well as berries such as strawberries, raspberries, cranberries and blueberries.
In addition to apples and peaches, Ontario fruit growers grow grapes, pears, nectarines, apricots, plums, prunes, cherries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Many newer and unusual crops like northern kiwi and Saskatoons can be found in limited quantities. as well as mulberries and elderberries and sea buckthorn.
In addition to apples and peaches, Ontario fruit growers grow grapes, pears, nectarines, apricots, plums, prunes, cherries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Many newer and unusual crops like northern kiwi and Saskatoons can be found in limited quantities. as well as mulberries and elderberries and sea buckthorn.
Amazingly, there are many fruit trees that will grow in Zone 3, including varieties of cherries, pears, apricots, apples, and plums. The crabapple will grow in Zone 3 (the “Chestnut Crab” variety is supposed to be sweeter than most), as will the chokecherry (Prunus virginiana).
Soil and Water Requirements. Apples trees can grow in a wide range of soils from medium textured clays to gravelly sands. However, poor soils will produce poor results and the best crops are found on fertile sandy soils and loams. Soils should be well drained.
Apples & Orchards – Ontario
A little history about the apple tree
Johnny Appleseed on Wikipedia Link