There are fruit trees that grow in Wisconsin. What types of trees grow fast?

There are six USDA Plant Hardiness Zones in Wisconsin.In northern Wisconsin, the minimum winter temperature is minus-40 degrees.It is easy to find fruit trees that are hardy for Wisconsin's milder winter weather.These trees thrive in the cool summers of the Badger State because of their protection from spring frosts.

According to the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association, 46 of Wisconsin's 72 counties have commercial apple orchards.After a long period of trial and error, the state's apple growers have learned which trees can grow in Wisconsin.The apple harvest lasts from mid-August to late October.

Lodi and Jerseymac are apples that are good for pies and sauce.Wisconsin's best-selling apple is McIntosh, while another is Cortland.Red fruit can be found on Regent and Empire trees, which are hardy throughout the state.

The University of Wisconsin Extension says to choose at least two compatible dwarf trees for your garden.Cross-pollination is needed in order to produce fruit.The use of dwarf trees will save space, reduce the risk of disease and ensure an easy harvest.

The University of Wisconsin Extension cautions that pear trees in Wisconsin lose their fruit crops to spring frost.There are a few cultivars that will tolerate winters in Wisconsin's Zones 4b and 5 in the southern half of the state and along a tiny strip of Bayfield and Douglas Counties on Lake Superior.To provide cross-pollination, plant at least two cultivars.

If you want the best fruit production, plant trees between 200 and 350 square feet.Pick the fruit and store it in a cool place.There are a number of pear varieties suitable for both northern and southern Wisconsin.

The University of Wisconsin Extension says stone fruit trees are reliable enough to perform in Wisconsin's climate.There is a variety that doesn't need cross-pollination.Birds can eat fruit if it is protected.The hardiest of all cherries is the North Star tree.The small cherries are ripe in mid-July.The larger fruit is ripening about 10 days later.