Variety fit — Manitoba
Can I grow Anna apple in Manitoba?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 4a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 5–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Manitoba’s main growing area (R3C): zone 4a, ~875 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Anna chill requirement | 300 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Anna hardiness | USDA zones 5–10 |
| Manitoba average chill (R3C) | 875 hours (579–1,211 across 10 winters) |
| Manitoba zone (R3C) | USDA zone 4a |
Better apple choices for Manitoba
These meet Manitoba’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Anna apple in Manitoba?
- Probably not — Your zone 4a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 5–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida (HS764/MG368) — accessed July 2026