Horning Tree Seed Orchard
Contact & location
Where Horning Tree Seed Orchard is located
Horning Tree Seed Orchard sits within the Oregon apple belt, close enough to Colton for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From the middle of Colton, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Colton has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Horning Tree Seed Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Colton? Here's what's on file for Horning Tree Seed Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Horning Tree Seed Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Horning Tree Seed Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Horning Tree Seed Orchard tracks the rest of Oregon. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Horning Tree Seed Orchard is located
Horning Tree Seed Orchard sits within the Oregon apple belt, close enough to Colton for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From the middle of Colton, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Colton has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Horning Tree Seed Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Horning Tree Seed Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Horning Tree Seed Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Horning Tree Seed Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Horning Tree Seed Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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