Many types of fruit and fruit trees are easy to grow and thrive year round in the low desert of Arizona.  Fruit Planting Guide provides planting dates and growing information for nearly 20 types of fruit in the low desert of Arizona.

With pictures and planting dates for close to 20 types of fruit that grow well in the low desert of Arizona, you are sure to find one to try. 

When choosing which type of deciduous fruit tree to plant, pay attention to the “chill hours”. This is the amount of cool temperatures certain types of fruit need to set fruit. In the low desert of Arizona, choose varieties that need 400 or less chill hours. The amount of chill hours required will be in the listing. All varieties listed require 400 or fewer hours. Warmer winters will have fewer chill hours than colder winters, so fruit set will vary from year to year.