• Oregon has several growing zones that allow fruit trees to grow.Wataru Yanagida/Digital Vision/Getty Images
  
  Oregon grows quite a few ruit trees for a state considered cold and rainy. The state acutally has several growing zones, allowing many types of fruit trees to thrive. If you are considering planting a fruit tree in Oregon, your first step will be to check out the zone you are in to determine if it is possible, and which ones are best.
  
  

Peaches and Apricots

• According to Purdue University, zone 2 in Oregon, which is around the Columbian gorge, is the a good location for all kinds of fruit production, including peaches and apricots. These trees bear sweet fruit in this region. Peaches and apricots do better where there isn't a ton of rain or harsh spring frosts. The Willamette Valley area would be an ideal location if not for its raininess. As a result, zone 2 is better because there is less rain and mild springs.
  
  

Cherry Tree

• Zone 4, or the coastal area of Oregon near Willamette Valley, is known for fruit trees, including the cherry tree. The area has a longer growing season than other areas, because of its mild winters. This is good for the Oregon sweet cherry tree, which is damaged by cold weather. The cherry trees require extra work by the grower, because they are not self-pollinating. For growers who prefer not to pollinate, the sour cherry is available and grows well in Oregon.
  
  

Apples

• Apples grow in many areas of Oregon, but the zone 5 coastal area and zone 2 Columbian gorge area are where they grow best. According to Oregon State University Extension, most apple varieties do well in Oregon, with some areas doing better than others because of less frost or better soil drainage. It is best to plant them in full sun to optimize fruit production.