Apple and pear trees may seem like cold-climate fruit trees, but specially bred and selected low-chill varieties can grow and produce fruit successfully in Florida. These varieties require far fewer hours of winter cold than traditional northern apples and pears, allowing them to flower and set fruit after Florida’s mild winters. Different varieties offer an interesting range of flavors, textures, harvest seasons, and pollination requirements, making apples and pears a surprising addition to the Florida home orchard.