Fruit Trees
The trend to “grow your own” continues to gain in popularity, and in addition to vegetables and herbs, more and more gardeners are beginning to try their hand at growing fruit.
See additional information on growing fruit treesFruits & Nuts
Home Garden Fruit Trees in Arkansas
Careful planning, preparation, and care of fruit trees are critical for success. Attention must be given to site selection, variety selection, rootstock selection, weed control, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management.
Recommended tree fruits for production in Arkansas home gardens are:
apples
pears
The stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, and plums) are more difficult to grow in the home garden due to their pest susceptibility.
Nectarines & Peaches
Commercial Nectarine & Peach Tree Production Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension
Licensed Propagators - University of Arkansas Patented Nectarine & Fresh-Market Peaches
Weed Control
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| MP44 |
Recommended Chemicals for Weed and Brush Control for Arkansas |
Weed ID Resource Library Yard & Garden | Arkansas Extension
Insect Control
Insect Control for Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension
Arkansas Insect Pest Photo Gallery Research & Extension | Division of Agriculture | University of Arkansas System
Disease Control
Disease Control for Fruit & Nut Trees Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension
Plant Health Clinic Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension
Plant Disease Image Library Yard & Garden | Arkansas Extension
Department of Plant Pathology Bumpers College | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
IPM Resources
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| FSA2118 | Understanding Soil Test Results |
| FSA6132 | Foliar Sampling for Fruit Crops |
| FSA7503 | Home Fruit Orchard Sprays |
| FSA7534 | Fireblight of Ornamental Pear |
Soil Testing & Research Laboratory (Marianna) Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station