If you are interested in Texas fruit tree identification, here you can find a collection of fruit tree images that are most common in this state, such as peach trees, pecan trees, fig trees and so on.
I’m a horticultural consultant and try to share my knowledge and experiences with my readers. Fruit tree identification is one of the challenging skills that people often want to learn. It is very easy when the trees produce their fruits, is challenging when you want to detect them by their leaves, and their identification gets hard with their bark in winter.
As you know, Texas has diverse climates ranging from arid in the west to humid in the east. Hence, you can find various fruit trees in this state. In the following, you can find a collection of the most common of them for Texas fruit tree identification.
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Texas Fruit Tree Identification with Images
In the following, I collected the images of the most common fruit trees in Texas with their scientific names. You can scroll through images and find your intended fruit tree. It will help you with Texas fruit tree identification. If you want more details about this Texas fruit tree identification, I recommend reading my other post “Fruit tree identification”.
Peach Trees
Scientific name: Prunus persica
Peach trees need chill hours to satisfy their dormancy requirement, hence, they are the most common fruit trees in Texas, especially in areas such as the Hill Country, which is famous for its peach orchards.
Pecan Trees
Scientific name: Carya illinoinensis
It’s a large tree known as the state tree of Texas. You can find the Pecan trees widely throughout this state. In the following, you can see its Images. Some people assume it is a walnut brother with a lot of health benefits.
Fig Trees
Scientific name: Ficus carica
If you ask me, Figs are the best fruit trees that do well in many parts of Texas. Fig trees can tolerate the heat summers of this state while the cold winters of Texas provide its low chill hour requirement. I strongly recommend it for your home gardens as a popular fruit tree.
Citrus Trees
You may find the citrus trees in areas with a warm climate, such asthe Rio Grande Valley and other parts of South Texas. In the following, you can find the image of the four most common Citrus tree varieties in Texas.
Orange Trees
Scientific name: Citrus × sinensis
Grapefruit Trees
Scientific name: Citrus × paradisi
Lemon Trees
Scientific name: Citrus limon
Lemon Trees
Scientific name: Citrus aurantiifolia / Citrus latifolia
Apple Trees
Scientific name: Malus domestica
You may find certain apple varieties in Texas that require fewer chill hours. I think they are most common in cooler regions like the Panhandle and North Texas. Below, you can see the images of an Apple tree.
Plum Trees
Scientific name: Prunus domestica
I know that Plum trees adapt well to Texas conditions, and different varieties of this popular fruit tree are adapted to the state’s varied climate.
Pear Trees
Scientific name: Pyrus communis
The pear tree is another fruit tree that is quite adapted to grow in many parts of Texas. However, Fire blight is one of the most common bacterial diseases affecting pears, I know that Some Fire blight-resistant varieties have been developed. If you want to have this delicious fruit tree in your garden, I recommend buying these varieties.
Persimmon Trees
Scientific name: Diospyros kaki
I think both native Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) and the Asian persimmon cultivars are well-suited to the Texas climate and you can grow them in your garden. I often recommend persimmon trees due to their minimal care requirements once established.
Pomegranate Trees
Scientific name: Punica granatum
If you live in warmer regions of Texas, a pomegranate tree can be one of the best choices for your garden due to its drought tolerance.
Blackberry and Raspberry Bushes
I know that Blackberry and Raspberry are not fruit trees (they are bushes), but I think they are worth mentioning in my list due to being commonly grown in Texas home gardens. I love these easy-to-grow fruit bushes, which can produce fruit in various Texas climates.
Conclusion
Here, I tried to provide you with a list of fruit trees that grow in Texas, with their images including Peach Trees, Pecan Trees, Fig Trees, Citrus Trees, Apple Trees, Plum Trees, Pear Trees, Persimmon Trees, and Pomegranate Trees. I hope it will be helpful for Texas fruit tree identification. Which one of these trees do you have in your garden? Have you ever used a Plant identifier? Do you think they can work well? Please tell me about your ideas and experiences below this page.
Elahe Rabiei
Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.