This web site provides a resource for anyone seeking information about growing tree fruit and other shrub and bush fruits in our western Washington climate. Much of the information included here is from the Fruit Horticulture Program that was located at WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Washington Research and Extension Center from 1965 until 2009. Information on this web site is suitable for urban home orchardists and local small farmers, particularly those in the startup process who may lack broad experience in horticulture. There is an increased demand for information from people who wish to grow their own fruit, and there is increased interest in locally produced fruit that is sustainably grown. The Web site includes reports, Extension publications, and links to sources for further information.
Pest Alert
Spotted Wing Drosophila
- Managing Pests in Fruit Trees, May 6, 2012
- Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival, May 12, 2012
- Growing Vines, Making Wine, May 19, 2012
- Summer Care in the Vineyard, Jun 9, 2012
- Orchard Management: Cider Fruit Production, Jun 23, 2012
- Cider Making, Principles & Practices, Jun 25–29, 2012
- WWFRF Cherry Fruit Day, Jul 14, 2012
- Seattle Tree Fruit Society Events
- Fruit Field Days – see agenda for current information.
Western Washington Fruit Extension Publications
Contact the Extension office in your county for information, events and scheduled tree fruit programs in your area
Bulletin PNW 621
Hard Cider Production and Orchard Management in the Pacific Northwest (11/2010) Order online.
Bulletin EB 0937
Fruit Handbook for Western Washington: Varieties and Culture (10/2006 – PDF) or order by calling 1-800-723-1763 or order online.
Bulletin EB 2002
New Alternative Fruit Crops for Western Washington (3/2006 – PDF) or order a printed version.
Bulletin EB 2001 – Growing Wine Grapes in Maritime Western Washington (11/2005 – PDF) or order online.
Bulletin EB 1809 – Crabapples for Western Washington Landscapes (2/1996) or order a print copy.
Bulletin EB 1804 – Growing Jonagold in Western Washington (9/1995) or order a print copy.
Bulletin EB 1640 – Growing Small Fruits for the Home Garden (7/1992) or order a print copy.
Bulletin EB 1436 – Apple Cultivars for Puget Sound (6/1987) order a print copy.
Bulletin PNW 0400 – Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard (4/1992) or order a print copy.
More fruit publications
Resource Information
Web Resources: Tree fruit and alternative fruits for western Washington
Fruit Handbook for Western Washington: Pruning (March 2010)
Organic Vineyard Establishment: Trellis and Planting Stock Considerations (March 2010)
Our pages provide links to external sites for the convenience of users. WSU Extension does not manage these external sites, nor does Extension review, control, or take responsibility for the content of these sites. These external sites do not implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension.
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