Find Your Birth Month Fruit Tree – Explore All 12

Perhaps it is with apprehension that you approach things like birth month gemstones, especially if you end up with a selection that doesn’t resonate with you. But for those who do receive a joyful pick, they’ll find that there is an inherent specialness in birth month trees. 

Have you ever wondered what fruit tree signifies the month of your birth? Having a fruit tree in your garden with a personal connection makes your home much more meaningful. 

This article explores all 12 birth month fruit trees – see which one represents you. 

 

1. January: Orange  

January may be a dolorous month, but surprisingly, it is also the peak harvest season for citrus fruit. The sight of orange trees laden with fruit never ceases to amaze. Grow your citrus trees in citrus rolling planters, which allow you to move your tree in seconds. You can even grow orange trees as houseplants in colder climates – be sure to give it plenty of light using grow lights. 

2. February: Japanese Flowering Apricot

Where one life ends, another begins. So is the tale of the Japanese flowering apricot, blooming in February in the fallow season, when all else lies barren. Starting as early as December, its magenta flowers light up the landscape on grey, icy days. It is mostly grown for ornamental purposes. Its fruit, rarely eaten in the west, is small and sour and often consigned to jams and teas in East Asian cuisine. 

 

3. March: Plum  

Plum tree growers are a dying breed, and so are jam makers, with fewer and fewer snapping up the crop for jams. However, those dedicated to the taste of plums should consider growing plum trees, as they bear beautiful, dusky-purple fruit and are lower maintenance than other fruit trees. Bubblegum 'Toka' produces juicy, reddish-purple fruit that lives up to its name, with a distinctly candy-like flavor. In spring, it displays stunning white flowers that attract pollinators. 

4. April: Cherry  

April may be considered the “cruelest month,” full of the cold fickleness of winter – if you live in the Midwest, you’ll understand what a disappointment it can be. Even so, life-affirming imagery can be found in the cherry trees that dot the land. During the month of April, cherry trees simply look divine in bloom; look for varieties like ‘Yoshino’ and ‘Akebono.’ Prune your cherry trees in late summer to get it in shape for next year. 

5.  May: Apple 

It is interesting to note that the apple’s association with evil stems not from its botanical Latin name, Malus domestica, but from a linguistic overlap in Latin in which malum can mean both “apple” and “evil.” Think Latin is hard? Growing apple trees can be a battle of wills, but it’s worth it if you choose varieties you can’t find at the store. Keep in mind that apples need cross pollination to fruit successfully. Find an awesome selection of fruit trees, including apple trees, at Vego Garden. 

6. June: Mulberry  

Individuals born in the month of June share their birth month with the mulberry tree, an enduring tree that has captured the fancy of wanderers and artists – mystics, poets, writers, healers, and foraging birds. Mulberries are rarely offered at the grocery store due to their short shelf life, and for that reason, growing them is often the only way to sample them. Reminiscent of bygone days, mulberries taste like a delightful mixture of blackberry, raspberry, and grape.

7. July: Peach  

Peaches are a pleasant fruit to hold in one’s hands, with their signature fuzzy texture and almost plush-like feel. They are also delectable to eat, oozing an aroma that has been likened to the ambrosia of the gods. Peaches can be difficult to grow in colder climates, but inside a greenhouse, they do great. Greenhouses can regulate the temperature and humidity, preventing issues like peach leaf curl. 

8. August: Fig 

Figs can be a little hard to love – they are not the tastiest raw, especially for those whose only encounter is through sanitized fig bars. But with proper cultivation and the right varieties, they can taste like spoonfuls of jam and honey. They are also packed with vitamins. One infamous tale tells of the downfall of the Roman emperor Augustus, rumored to have been poisoned by his wife Livia using figs from their garden. Chicago Hardy is recommended as a top producer. 

9. September: Medlar      

Those September born are lucky (or unlucky) to have such an odd fruit. Medlar, often seen as bawdy due to its rump-like shape, is an obscure fruit that has fallen out of habit. It’s so unusual that experienced botanists have trouble identifying its seeds. It’s exquisitely overripe, only to be savored in a process of controlled rotting known as ‘bletting.’ 

10. October: Pomegranate  

October in the chair means that fall is on its ascent. Fittingly, the pomegranate is linked to the Greek god Hades, symbolizing spring absconding for winter. On a spiritual level, cold-hardy pomegranates laugh in the face of cold, despite having a fairly short season from September to December. A single fruit can contain over a thousand blood-red seeds, packed with antioxidants, Vitamin C, and fiber. 

11. November: Persimmon

One might expect a dourer fruit for November instead of the fiery persimmon. Although not commonly eaten, persimmons do appeal to a few palates – they are described as intensely sweet, almost like nature’s jelly. The trick is to wait until the fruit is beyond ripe, to the point that it is squishy. Persimmons are happy in a wide range of soil conditions, including clay. 

12. December: Olive Tree

At a glance, it seems that December drew the short end of the stick with the olive tree. Olive trees are not particularly showy, and their fruit is astringent to many. But a few fun facts about them might sway your mind. Crete, known as the cradle of olive cultivation, is home to the oldest olive tree – estimated to be 4,000 years old – older than New York, older than Rome. Potted olive trees make great houseplants, bringing a sense of serenity.