Consider your hardiness zone when selecting fruit trees. For colder regions, opt for cold-hardy fruits like pears and Honeycrisp apples. In more temperate areas like the Okanagan Valley, you have more versatility with options
Choose fruit trees native to or developed for Alberta's climate, such as the Evans cherry. This hardy sour cherry is excellent for pie fillings and preserves. Plums, particularly Mount Royal plums, are another hardy option.
Embrace Saskatoon berries, the province's native fruit, for a reliable harvest. Dwarf sour cherries and Valentine sour cherries are also suitable choices for Saskatchewan's climate.
Crab apples are a hardy and underrated option, perfect for baking or pollinating other apple trees in your yard. Nanking or Valentine sour cherries are also great alternatives.
Honeycrisp apples thrive in the cool weather of Northern Ontario, while Damson or French plums are suitable for Southern Ontario's warmer summers and cold winters.
Bing cherries and Chicago or Brown figs are excellent choices, tailored to the varying climates across Québec. These varieties offer abundant harvests and resistance to pests.
Haskap berries are ideal for New Brunswick's climate, offering a unique flavor profile and resilience to cold winters. Bartlett and Anjou pear trees are also recommended for maritime summers and winters.
Look for self-fertile fruit tree cultivars like sour cherries or Damson plums if space is limited. These trees can self-pollinate, allowing for a single tree rather than multiple trees for cross-pollination.
Apples, particularly varieties like Honeycrisp and Red Delicious, are well-suited to Nova Scotia's climate. Blueberries are another excellent option for a bountiful harvest.