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Variety fit — Manitoba

Can I grow Cox's Orange Pippin apple in Manitoba?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 4a and typical 875 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Manitoba’s main growing area (R3C): zone 4a, ~875 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Cox's Orange Pippin requirements vs. Manitoba climate
Cox's Orange Pippin chill requirement800 chill hours
Cox's Orange Pippin hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
Manitoba average chill (R3C)875 hours (579–1,211 across 10 winters)
Manitoba zone (R3C)USDA zone 4a
Cox's Orange Pippin appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Cox's Orange Pippin apple in Manitoba?
Yes — Your zone 4a and typical 875 chill hours both suit this variety.

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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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026