Deciduous Fruit Trees for the Bay Area

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.

Close-up of ripe jujube fruit on the branch

Jujube Trees

Persimmon tree with ripe orange fruit in fall

Persimmon Trees

Mulberry Trees

Fig Trees

Pomegranate tree with red-orange flowers in full sun

Pomegranate Trees

Ripe red cherry fruit cluster with glossy skins and green stems

Cherry Trees

Apple Trees

Pear Trees

Aprium fruit close-up showing smooth blush and natural bloom

Apricot Trees

Ripe purple-red stone fruit close-up on branch with natural waxy bloom

Plum Trees

Peach Trees

Close-up of ripe nectarines with smooth red-and-gold skin

Nectarine Trees

Blueberry Plants

Raspberry Plants

Hawthorn Trees

Close-up of ripe grape clusters on the vine

Grape Vines

Kiwi Plants

Frequently asked questions

1) What does “deciduous” mean for fruit trees?

Deciduous fruit trees drop leaves in fall/winter, rest during cold months, then bloom and fruit as temperatures warm.

2) Do I need two trees for fruit?

Some varieties are self-fertile (one tree can set fruit), while others need a pollination partner. Check each product page for pollination notes.

3) What is “chill hours,” and why does it matter in the Bay Area?

Many deciduous fruit trees need a certain amount of winter chill to bloom and set fruit well. Coastal neighborhoods often have lower chill than inland areas—so choosing the right chill range helps ensure reliable crops.

4) When should I plant fruit trees in Northern California?

The best time is typically late fall through early spring (cooler weather + easier establishment). Container trees can be planted other times with attentive watering.

5) Can I grow fruit trees in containers?

Yes—choose dwarf or naturally compact varieties, use a large container with excellent drainage, and plan for regular watering and feeding.

6) How long until I get fruit?

Many trees start producing in 2–4 years, depending on species, rootstock, and care. Some can fruit sooner; long-lived standards may take longer but can be very productive.

7) Do you deliver throughout the Bay Area?

Yes for many items. Delivery availability and scheduling vary by product size and location—see checkout or contact us for large/oversized trees.

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Emerald Beaut Japanese Plum

Santa Rose Plum

Sharpblue Blueberry

Persian White Mulberry

Tea‘s Weeping Mulberry

Stella Sweet Cherry

Red Baron Peach

Fantasia Nectarine

Arctic Blaze Nectarine

Comice Pear Tree

Yoinashi Asian Pear Tree

Tilton Apricot

Katy Apricot

Granny Smith Apple Tree

Pink Pearl Apple Tree

Gravenstein Apple Tree

Arctic Sprite Nectarine

Goldmine Nectarine

Montmorency Sour Cherry

Elephant Heart Japanese Plum

Flame Seedless European Grape

Warren Pear Tree

Anna Apple Tree

Misty Blueberry