From January to December, Every Birth Month Has Its Own Fruit Tree – Explore All 12 and Learn the Stories Behind Each One

Having a plant in your garden with a personal connection is a rather romantic idea that can uplift your outdoor space. Take your birth month, for example. There is a plethora of plants associated with each month of the year, including birth month fruit trees.

While birth month flowers and birth month trees are rooted in ancient and modern cultural traditions, birth month fruit trees are less official, but just as special. These are fruit trees that are looking their best, either with fruit or flowers, in the month they're associated with.

It's a seasonal approach that celebrates the best fruit trees in every month. They make for beautiful, personal gifts, too, providing years of enjoyment for loved ones. Here, we've put together our top pick of birth month fruit trees for you to explore.

January: Orange

In the midst of winter, citrus trees shine. At this time of year, orange trees are laden with bright round fruit in warmer climes like the Mediterranean and even Florida, ready for harvesting.

When harvesting oranges, always make sure they are ripe because they aren't climacteric, i.e. they don't continue ripening after being harvested.

A bonus for holiday gifting: you can grow oranges as houseplants, often the preferred growing method for those in colder climes.

Though, you should be aware that your indoor orange tree will need plenty of sunlight and high humidity to fruit.

This calamondin dwarf tree from Amazon is good option for indoor growing.

February: Almond

Almonds are one of the first fruit trees to produce blossom in the year. In February, the gorgeous almond blossom is out to wow with its sweet pink-white blooms.

You can grow almond trees across US hardiness zones 7-9, and almond tree blossom is best spotted in California from February to March.

To add one to your yard, plant an almond tree (from Nature Hills) in fall, giving it time to establish and settle over winter.

If you're looking for an almond tree inspired gift for February-born friends and family, consider almond tree seeds (from Amazon) or this almond and vanilla fragrance oil (from Amazon) for something a bit different.

March: Plum

For March birthdays, the birth month fruit tree is plum. As spring starts to arrive, plum trees become adorned with dainty white, pink, and red blossoms. Leaves are yet to develop, so the rounded blossoms are center stage on bare branches.

There are lots of types of plum trees, but some of the best for showy blossom include the American plum (seedling from Amazon), which is hardy across US hardiness zones 3-8.

If you struggle to get a plum tree to fruit, you may need to prune your plum tree or fertilize it during spring and summer.

April: Cherry

There's no better suited birth month fruit tree for April than cherry trees, with the much-adored cherry blossom at its peak during this month.

Flowering cherry trees are fairly straightforward to care for, particularly Japanese flowering cherry trees (from Nature Hills).

Pruning your cherry tree in late summer will help it recover in time for another season of blooming next year.

Note: the fruit flowering cherry trees produce tends to be sour, not ideal for eating. For sweet edible fruit, consider growing a cherry fruit tree instead. You can use these cherry tree seeds from Amazon for a challenging, but rewarding growing project.

May: Apple

By the time May comes around, apple trees are in full blossom. Branches are covered in new leaf growth and blossoms of pink and white.

These blossoms have a delicate, floral scent, and they're a plant for pollinators, with bees and butterflies buzzing around them in spring.

As one of the best trees for spring blossom, apple blossom is even the state flower in Arkansas and Michigan – two important locations for the apple growing industry.

If you're a May baby and want to incorporate an apple tree in your yard but don't have the space, consider choosing a dwarf variety. For example, this 'Tangy Green' columnar apple tree from Fast Growing Trees.

June: Mulberry

As the summer months begin, mulberry trees prepare to ripen fruit for harvesting.

They have glossy heart-shaped leaves with clusters or red and purple berries. In the US, they're hardy across zones 4-10.

It is possible to grow mulberry trees in pots, making them good additions to sunny patios. This compact mulberry tree from Amazon is a lovely choice for this.

Don't forget to prune your mulberry in late winter to keep it healthy and encourage new growth in spring.

July: Peach

Our birth month fruit tree for those celebrating birthdays in July is peach. This is because July is peak time to harvest peaches, once the fruit has a sweet aroma, is blushing in color, and is softer to squeeze.

If you want to challenge yourself to grow a peach tree, you might want to consider growing peaches in a greenhouse. This can provide the right level of warmth and humidity for peach development, and it can prevent issues like peach leaf curl, where excessive wet conditions cause distorted and weak foliage.

Explore peach tree varieties available at Nature Hills.

August: Fig

When growing a fig tree, your fruit should be ready to pluck around August as this is a popular late-summer fruit.

These fruit trees thrive in hot conditions, growing best across US hardiness zones 7-10.

There are some fig growing mistakes to be aware of, including incorrect watering and fertilizing. Too much of either could cause root rot and hinder fruit production.

Find fig starter plants on Amazon.

September: Medlar

A more unusual fruit to grow for September's birth month fruit tree: medlar.

This tree starts to transition into a tree for fall color as September rolls around, as the long oblong green leaves turn bronze and yellow.

This is also the time a medlar tree has ripe fruit, ready for harvesting.

Medlars have a unique appearance when ripening, reaching a point of being overripe, almost looking rotten, before being ready to eat.

It's a less common fruit to find in stores, but you can try growing your own medlars by planting these medlar tree seeds from Amazon.

October: Pear

October is arguably the busiest harvesting season for gardeners, with so many fruits and vegetables on offer this month. One of these fruits is pear, making it the perfect October birth month fruit tree.

You can grow a pear tree across US hardiness zones 4-9, depending on the variety. You harvest pear trees in fall when the fruit starts to lighten in color and they should give slightly when squeezed gently.

If you need some extra help to get a pear tree to fruit, try using a potassium-rich pear fertilizer (from Amazon).

Find a pear tree to plant in your yard on Amazon.

November: Pomegranate

November is the month of the pomegranate, when these large, round red fruits are ready for harvesting.

In the midst of dull fall days, the vibrancy of these fruits uplift the backyard landscape.

To grow pomegranates from seed, you need to ensure the seeds are cleaned of the aril (the red fleshy coating). Make sure to also plant them in a well-draining soil and provide plenty of sunlight.

Purchase pomegranate seeds for planting on Amazon, or choose a pomegranate tree to plant from Fast Growing Trees.

December: Olive

While you may struggle to think of a fruit tree relevant to December, olive trees are one of the best choices for this time of year.

In Mediterranean climes, olive trees are harvested from late fall into early winter.

While it can be hard to grow olive trees in milder regions (it's hardy across zones8-10), you can grow olive trees indoors as houseplants.

Though, it should be noted they don't tend to fruit indoors, needing specific outdoor conditions for fruit production, including cross-pollination.

Nevertheless, potted olive trees make for beautiful, sophisticated ornamental indoor plants with eye-catching silver foliage. You can find an olive tree at Walmart.

If you are going to attempt to grow your own birth month fruit tree, make sure to read our guides on how to plant fruit trees and fruit tree pruning mistakes to help you succeed.

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