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Variety fit — Michigan

Can I grow Arkansas Black apple in Michigan?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1740 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Michigan’s main growing area (49417): zone 6b, ~1,740 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Arkansas Black requirements vs. Michigan climate
Arkansas Black chill requirement500–600 chill hours
Arkansas Black hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
Michigan average chill (49417)1,740 hours (1,307–2,091 across 10 winters)
Michigan zone (49417)USDA zone 6b
USDA pomological watercolor of Arkansas Black apple
Malus domestica: Arkansas BlackUSDA pomological watercolor, Deborah Griscom Passmore, 1895 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Arkansas Black apple in Michigan?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1740 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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026