Variety fit — Alaska
Can I grow Arctic Star nectarine in Alaska?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 5a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Alaska’s main growing area (99645): zone 5a, ~1,031 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Arctic Star chill requirement | 300 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Arctic Star hardiness | USDA zones 7–10 |
| Alaska average chill (99645) | 1,031 hours (743–1,368 across 10 winters) |
| Alaska zone (99645) | USDA zone 5a |
Better nectarine choices for Alaska
These meet Alaska’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Arctic Star nectarine in Alaska?
- Probably not — Your zone 5a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Nectarines — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Arctic Star — variety specifications — accessed October 2026