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Variety fit — New Brunswick

Can I grow Anna apple in New Brunswick?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5b and typical 1320 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on New Brunswick’s main growing area (E3B): zone 5b, ~1,320 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Anna requirements vs. New Brunswick climate
Anna chill requirement300 chill hours
Anna hardinessUSDA zones 5–10
New Brunswick average chill (E3B)1,320 hours (1,192–1,580 across 10 winters)
New Brunswick zone (E3B)USDA zone 5b
Anna appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Anna apple in New Brunswick?
Yes — Your zone 5b and typical 1320 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] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — 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