Variety fit — Florida
Can I grow Chojuro pear in Florida?
The verdict
Maybe — with caveats
- Some winters reach the 450+ chill hours this variety needs, but not most — expect inconsistent cropping.
Based on Florida’s main growing area (32601): zone 9a, ~300 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Chojuro chill requirement | 450 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Chojuro hardiness | USDA zones 5–9 |
| Florida average chill (32601) | 300 hours (130–470 across 10 winters) |
| Florida zone (32601) | USDA zone 9a |
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Save your first tree freeQuestions
- Can I grow Chojuro pear in Florida?
- Possibly — Some winters reach the 450+ chill hours this variety needs, but not most — expect inconsistent cropping.
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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. Asian pears — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Chojuro — variety specifications — accessed October 2026