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Variety fit — Minnesota

Can I grow Anna apple in Minnesota?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5a and typical 1191 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Minnesota’s main growing area (55401): zone 5a, ~1,191 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Anna requirements vs. Minnesota climate
Anna chill requirement300 chill hours
Anna hardinessUSDA zones 5–10
Minnesota average chill (55401)1,191 hours (1,020–1,451 across 10 winters)
Minnesota zone (55401)USDA zone 5a
Anna appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Anna apple in Minnesota?
Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1191 chill hours both suit this variety.

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