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Variety fit — Florida

Can I grow Anna apple in Florida?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 9a and typical 300 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Florida’s main growing area (32601): zone 9a, ~300 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Anna requirements vs. Florida climate
Anna chill requirement300 chill hours
Anna hardinessUSDA zones 5–10
Florida average chill (32601)300 hours (130–470 across 10 winters)
Florida zone (32601)USDA zone 9a
Anna appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Anna apple in Florida?
Yes — Your zone 9a and typical 300 chill hours both suit this variety.

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Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida (HS764/MG368) — accessed July 2026