Variety fit — Rhode Island
Can I grow Blue Damson plum in Rhode Island?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 7a and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Rhode Island’s main growing area (02903): zone 7a, ~1,669 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Blue Damson chill requirement | 800 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Blue Damson hardiness | USDA zones 5–9 |
| Rhode Island average chill (02903) | 1,669 hours (1,431–1,906 across 10 winters) |
| Rhode Island zone (02903) | USDA zone 7a |
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- Can I grow Blue Damson plum in Rhode Island?
- Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.
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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. Blue Damson Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Blue Damson — variety specifications — accessed October 2026