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Apricot trees are very hardy and produce an abundance of fruit when there are no late frosts. Apricots can survive most places in Idaho.

General care

• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

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• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397

Sweet cherries are only marginally cold hardy and the buds can be injured at temperatures near -20°F. Production over the long term is challenging in northern Idaho and questionable, at best, in central and southeastern Idaho. Sweet cherries are grown commercially in some small pockets of western Idaho.

General care

• Black cherry, ATC3
• Four simple steps to pruning cherry trees on Gisela and other productive rootstock, PNW592
• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

• Four simple steps to pruning cherry trees on Gisela and other productive rootstock, PNW592

Diseases

Pests

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397

An adventure fruit for Idaho growers-will only survive in the warmest zones of Idaho. Look for varieties that are cold hardy and ripen quickly.

General care

• Fig fact sheet, University of California Davis
• Growing apples for local markets in cold climates, BUL820
• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

Diseases

Pests

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397

Despite the colder climates in Idaho, a variety of tree nuts can be grown and enjoyed in Idaho. Know your USDA zone and soil type before selecting a variety.

General care

• American chestnut, ATC2
• Black walnut, ATC4
• Carpathian (English) walnut, ATC2
• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

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Mature trees grow to about 20 feet tall, but can be kept smaller with pruning and training. The trees bear fruit three to four years after planting. Peach trees bloom early and the buds are easily damaged by frost. (Nectarines are simply fuzzless peach varieties.)

General care

• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

Diseases

Pests

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397

Two distinct types of pears varieties are available: standard and Asian. Standard pears can be grown in many places in Idaho. More tender Asian pears won’t perform as well. Look for varieties that do well in your conditions.

General care

• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

Diseases

Pests

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397
• Preserve the harvest: pears, Utah State University (PDF)

A unique fruit with large seeds and orange Jell-O like flavor and consistency. An adventure fruit for Idaho growers-will only survive in the warmest zones of Idaho.

General care

• Growing apples for local markets in cold climates, BUL820
• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

Diseases

Pests

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397

European varieties of plums can be quite hardy and will grow well in most places in Idaho. Many enjoy their brightly colored blossoms in spring as well.

General care

• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868
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Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

Diseases

Pests

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397

Enjoy the rich color and unique texture of this exotic fruit from your own backyard. Pomegranates grow on bushes and could be grown in a high tunnel or greenhouse. An adventure fruit for Idaho growers-will only survive in the warmest zones of Idaho.

General care

• Growing apples for local markets in cold climates, BUL820
• Growing small-fruit crops in short-season gardens, BUL868

Soils and fertility

Irrigation

Pruning

Diseases

Preservation

• Canning fruits, PNW199
• Drying fruits and vegetables, PNW397