Apple Trees for Santa Barbara
From familiar favorites like Anna and Fuji to less common cultivars, Pro Garden Supply can help you find an apple tree that fits your garden and what you're looking for in a home-grown apple. Our selection changes seasonally, and our nursery suppliers give us access to many additional varieties and sizes beyond what's currently on-site.
Popular Apple Varieties
Anna
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The names shown here represent the range of apple trees we can help you explore. Our nursery suppliers can often provide additional varieties and sizes, so contact our team to check current availability or discuss a special order.
Choosing an Apple Tree for Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s mild winters make variety selection especially important when choosing an apple tree. Different apple varieties require different amounts of winter chill, and conditions can vary between coastal neighborhoods and warmer or cooler inland locations. Choosing a variety suited to your particular growing conditions can make a big difference in flowering and fruit production.
Consider these factors when choosing your apple tree:
- Your location: Winter temperatures and chill accumulation can vary throughout the Santa Barbara area, so a variety that performs well in one neighborhood may not be the best choice for another. Sun exposure, drainage, and available space are also useful factors to consider.
- Winter chill: Lower-chill varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, Beverly Hills, Gordon, and Ein Shemer are particularly worth considering for mild Southern California conditions.
- Pollination: Many apple trees produce better crops when a compatible apple variety flowers nearby at the same time. Anna and Dorsett Golden, for example, are commonly paired in low-chill climates.
- What you enjoy: Think about whether you prefer apples for fresh eating, baking, cooking, or a combination, as well as when you'd like your fruit to ripen.
Not sure which apple to choose?
Tell us where you're planting and what you're looking for. Our team can help you choose an apple variety that fits your Santa Barbara garden and can help source varieties that aren't currently available at the nursery.
Available Apple Tree Sizes
Apple trees are available in 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon, and 25 Gallon sizes, with larger sizes by special order.
Availability Notice
Sizes and varieties are subject to availability. Contact our team for current inventory or special-order options.
Searching for a Particular Apple?
Have a particular apple in mind? Our team can check current availability and often source additional varieties through our nursery suppliers. Apple trees are offered in 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon, and 25 Gallon sizes, with larger sizes by special order depending on supplier availability. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you compare your options.
Visit Pro Garden Supply
Visit Pro Garden Supply at 18 N Milpas St in Santa Barbara to talk through apple varieties and find a tree that suits your garden. Call ahead at (805) 965-4619 if you have a particular cultivar or size in mind so our team can check current inventory and sourcing options.