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Grapes grow on vines, not trees, and there are vineyards scattered around state. In fact, there is one on Santa Ana Pueblo near where we live. Those grapes are used to make Gruet wines.
Many kinds of fruit trees grow in New Mexico. They are popular in residential gardens. Apricot, peach, plum, fig, and many others are widely grown here.
I've had grapevines (much beloved by robins), peach (finches eat many before I pick them), and cherry trees in Albuquerque. Some people have lots of different fruit trees on their property in the city.
"Fruit and nut trees are a fun and rewarding addition to backyard landscapes throughout New Mexico. They have beautiful flowers, leaves, and fruit; provide much needed cooling shade; serve as habitat and food for birds and other wildlife; and, most importantly, produce healthful and delicious food. Nevertheless, some fruit/nut species and varieties are not well adapted to New Mexico's climate and soil conditions."
Albuquerque often has warm late winter temperatures that causes fruit trees to bud followed by spring freezes that damage the new growth, mostly in peach and apricot trees. I had an apricot tree and got good plentiful fruit only about once every 3-5 years. On the other hand, nothing seems to impact my messy crab apple tree. Elevation and temperatures vary across the state. Some fruit trees do not do well at the higher and colder elevations while others may not be able to tolerate the intense summer heat of southern NM.
The New Mexico State University College of Agriculture Extension and Outreach has a lot of good information on NM gardening.
Albuquerque often has warm late winter temperatures that causes fruit trees to bud followed by spring freezes that damage the new growth, mostly in peach and apricot trees. I had an apricot tree and got good plentiful fruit only about once every 3-5 years. On the other hand, nothing seems to impact my messy crab apple tree. Elevation and temperatures vary across the state. Some fruit trees do not do well at the higher and colder elevations while others may not be able to tolerate the intense summer heat of southern NM.
The New Mexico State University College of Agriculture Extension and Outreach has a lot of good information on NM gardening.
Thanks I actually read this article. I ask to get some more information from local people. It appears apple is the best fruit tree for NM.
lots of apple orchards at one time in NW NM around farmington, nearly all gone now. they even built a railroad spur down from durango to transport them. one big problem in that area though was in increasing tendency toward late freezes that killed all the developing fruit.
lots of apple orchards at one time in NW NM around farmington, nearly all gone now. they even built a railroad spur down from durango to transport them. one big problem in that area though was in increasing tendency toward late freezes that killed all the developing fruit.
Thanks. Do you know any information about Santa Rosa? I am only interested in a small garden, not commercial fruit growing. I am thinking of apple, grape, maybe some nuts?
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