Deciduous Fruit Trees
Bay Area–friendly deciduous fruit tree, selected for flavor, productivity, and reliable winter chill.
Deciduous fruit trees are the classic backyard orchard staples: they rest in winter, burst into bloom in spring, and reward you with fresh fruit through summer and fall. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the key to success is matching each variety’s chill requirement and bloom timing to your microclimate—coastal, inland, foggy, windy, or hot.
In this collection you’ll find time-tested favorites (apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, cherry, fig, persimmon, pomegranate, mulberry, quince, and more when available), plus low-chill and heat-tolerant picks that perform well in many Bay Area gardens. Whether you’re planting one tree for weekend snacking or building a small home orchard, we focus on varieties that balance great flavor, consistent crops, and manageable growth.
Not sure what fits your yard? Start with your sunlight, space, and winter chill. Then choose whether you want early harvest, long season, or one standout variety that does it all.