Sometimes referred to as America ’s breadbasket , California is one of the top producer of yield and vegetable in the nation . There are excellent growing conditions throughout the state , from Napa Valley ( grapeshot ) to the Central Valley ( apricots ) to the coastal regions ( plum , guava ) , and many of the tree that are grown commercially can produce a good at - family craw of yield . The U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 7 to 10 are represented in the res publica , though zones 8 to 10 , which let in coastal regions , the Central Valley and Napa , are the best growing zones .

Apricot

Apricot trees ( Apricot ) produce a small , yellow - crimson , blurry fruit with a odoriferous , balmy flesh . apricot produce good in California ’s central inland vale and in northern California , about 30 knot or more inland , where there is some coastal influence . These trees can grow to 15 groundwork eminent and across-the-board and produce yield on onetime growth . Most miscellanea are self - pollinating .

Apricot trees have plenty of pink or white bloom in spring and yield ripens in late outpouring into summertime . These trees require full sun and should be overcharge several times a year .

Guava

Guava ( Psidium guajava ) produce a small yield with white , pink or yellowish flesh that is firm and has a musky , slightly acidic flavour . The tree itself has big leaves – up to 6 inches long – and can maturate to 25 feet . Guava trees do well in southerly California , where Nox are coolheaded year round and winter are modest .

Guava Tree produce a profusion of livid heyday in springtime , and yield usually ripens in summer . The fruit may be eaten impudent off the tree , and is democratic for jellies and juice drinks . The tree diagram are self - prolific , but may develop more yield with a pollinator . These Tree like full Dominicus and moderate water .

Plums

Plum trees ( genus Prunus ) bring forth edible fruit , swan in size from small , carmine plums that are 1 1/4 in across on the cerise plum ( Prunus cerasfera ) to fruit that is 2 1/2 inches across on the intercrossed Hollywood ( Prunus atropurpurea x duarte ) . Overall , plum do well in southern California , from the Los Angeles basin to the San Diego sphere . These Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree are often deciduous and after losing their leaves will develop flower buds that open in spring and supply deal of color and fragrance .

Known as Lucy Stone fruits , plum tree are good for corrode off the tree , as well as making jellies and jam . Ornamentals that render uneatable fruit or no yield at all , are also useable and are often used as hedges . plum tree Tree , which are self - pollinating , should be plant in full sunshine and they require moderate to regular piddle .

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