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Variety fit — Ontario

Can I grow Braeburn apple in Ontario?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Ontario’s main growing area (L2R): zone 6b, ~1,677 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Braeburn requirements vs. Ontario climate
Braeburn chill requirement700 chill hours
Braeburn hardinessUSDA zones 5–8
Ontario average chill (L2R)1,677 hours (1,342–1,953 across 10 winters)
Ontario zone (L2R)USDA zone 6b
Braeburn appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Braeburn apple in Ontario?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — 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