Variety fit — Newfoundland and Labrador
Can I grow August Pride peach in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Newfoundland and Labrador’s main growing area (A1C): zone 7b, ~1,725 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| August Pride chill requirement | 200–300 chill hours |
|---|---|
| August Pride hardiness | USDA zones 8–10 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador average chill (A1C) | 1,725 hours (1,521–1,963 across 10 winters) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador zone (A1C) | USDA zone 7b |
Better peach choices for Newfoundland and Labrador
These meet Newfoundland and Labrador’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
- Full August Pride growing details
- A1C climate profile
- Everything that grows in Newfoundland and Labrador
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow August Pride peach in Newfoundland and Labrador?
- Probably not — Your zone 7b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 8–10); 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. Peaches — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. August Pride — variety specifications — accessed October 2026