Variety fit — Minnesota
Can I grow Blenheim apricot in Minnesota?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 5a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–9); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Minnesota’s main growing area (55401): zone 5a, ~1,191 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Blenheim chill requirement | 400 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Blenheim hardiness | USDA zones 7–9 |
| Minnesota average chill (55401) | 1,191 hours (1,020–1,451 across 10 winters) |
| Minnesota zone (55401) | USDA zone 5a |
Better apricot choices for Minnesota
These meet Minnesota’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Blenheim apricot in Minnesota?
- Probably not — Your zone 5a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–9); 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. Blenheim (Royal) Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026