Variety fit — Arizona
Can I grow Black Tartarian sweet-cherry in Arizona?
The verdict
Maybe — with caveats
- Some winters reach the 700+ chill hours this variety needs, but not most — expect inconsistent cropping.
Based on Arizona’s main growing area (85701): zone 9b, ~522 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Black Tartarian chill requirement | 700 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Black Tartarian hardiness | USDA zones 5–9 |
| Arizona average chill (85701) | 522 hours (267–731 across 10 winters) |
| Arizona zone (85701) | USDA zone 9b |
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- Can I grow Black Tartarian sweet-cherry in Arizona?
- Possibly — Some winters reach the 700+ chill hours this variety needs, but not most — expect inconsistent cropping.
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. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] Raintree Nursery. Black Tartarian Cherry — variety page — accessed July 2026