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🍑 A Beginner’s Guide to Fruit Trees in North Texas By Rooted in Kaufman If you’ve been thinking about planting a fruit tree (or a few!) in your yard, now’s the perfect time to get growing. At Rooted in Kaufman, we carry a wide variety of fruit trees that are well-suited to North Texas—and many of them are already mature and ready to thrive in your garden. Whether you're looking to grow peaches, pears, figs, or even almonds, this guide will walk you through our most popular options, what to expect as they grow, and how to keep them healthy and productive. 🌳 What Types of Fruit Trees Do We Carry? We’ve got a little bit of everything! Some of our current selection includes: Peaches Apricots Pomegranates Nectarines Plums Pears Persimmons Figs Apples Loquats Guavas Cherries Pecans & Almonds Many of our almond trees are already producing little fruits, and they’ve bloomed beautifully this spring! 🍑 Our Most Popular Picks Right Now Our customers are especially loving: Peaches – Always a fan favorite for their sweet fruit and low-maintenance needs. Figs – These are flying off the shelves thanks to their unique look and hardy nature. Apples, Apricots, and Nectarines – Classic options that do great in Texas soil. 🌞 Best Fruit Trees for North Texas Looking for something that’ll do well in your North Texas yard long-term? These varieties are tried-and-true favorites: Peaches Pears Figs We hear from customers all the time who have had the same fruit tree in their yard for 20+ years—and they’re still producing! ⏳ How Long Until You See Fruit? Most fruit trees take 3 to 5 years to start producing, which is why we sell ours in 5-gallon pots—they’re already in that mature, fruit-ready window. You may even see fruit starting to grow when you visit the nursery! 💡 Pro tip: If you plant a tree this year, remove the first round of fruit. This helps the tree focus on root growth, setting it up for long-term success and bigger harvests later. 🌱 How to Care for Your Fruit Trees Sunlight:All fruit trees need full sun, ideally 8+ hours per day. Watering: While in pots: Daily watering Just planted in-ground: Every other day, depending on size During peak summer: Likely daily or even twice a day As they get established: You can taper off watering, especially outside of summer Maintenance:Most fruit trees are low-maintenance once established, but don’t skip annual pruning!Plan to prune in late winter (around February) to keep your tree shaped well and ensure good airflow. 🌸 Staff Favorite: Patio Peaches One of our favorite finds right now? Dwarf Patio Peaches. Only grow about 6 ft tall and 5 ft wide Gorgeous weeping canopy Covered in stunning blooms in spring Produces full-sized peaches on a compact tree—perfect for small yards or container gardens 🛒 Ready to Grow Your Own?   Come visit us at Rooted in Kaufman to browse our full selection of fruit trees. Our team is happy to help you find the perfect match for your space—and we’ll make sure you leave with tips for long-term success.