The best fruit trees to plant in southeast Texas

What better way to celebrate springtime than to get outside and pick some fruit? These are ten of the fruit trees you can plant in southeast Texas.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- What better way to celebrate springtime than to get outside and plant a tree in your yard? Check out the video above to learn more about ten types of fruit trees that can thrive in the Houston area.

According to gardening expert Randy Lemmon, plums, peaches and pears grow particularly well in southeast Texas' climate. It's important, however, to ensure that you purchase the right variety of tree.

When shopping for a fruit tree, it's also important to choose trees that are tagged within the 5, 6, or 7 zone. Click here for more information from Randy Lemmon about choosing a tree.

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