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Variety fit — Utah

Can I grow Braeburn apple in Utah?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 1808 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Utah’s main growing area (84601): zone 7a, ~1,808 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Braeburn requirements vs. Utah climate
Braeburn chill requirement700 chill hours
Braeburn hardinessUSDA zones 5–8
Utah average chill (84601)1,808 hours (1,313–2,138 across 10 winters)
Utah zone (84601)USDA zone 7a
Braeburn appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Braeburn apple in Utah?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1808 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — 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