Abstract: Tibet has diversified climate resources and abundant fruit tree resources. This region is roughly divided into 4 areas according to its terrain and climate characteristics. This paper studies the current main apple planting areas in Tibet, summarizes apple tree planting history and status in the region, and analyzes the reasons for its inadequate development, including less research and utilization of apple rootstock resources, undiversified introduction varieties, unreasonable industry structure, the shortage of professional talents, imperfect extension service system, undistinguished regional characteristics and lacking highland characteristic apple brand. The authors suggest that in apple production in Tibet, attention should be paid to the effect of rootstock in apple production, the breeding of good stock, the introduction and breeding of new varieties and the promotion of high quality apple cultivation techniques, as well as the design of industrial development plan, the adjustment of regional industrial layout, the full use of unique resource of Tibet and the cultivation of new varieties.