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Variety fit — New York

Can I grow Cox's Orange Pippin apple in New York?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on New York’s main growing area (14456): zone 6b, ~1,669 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Cox's Orange Pippin requirements vs. New York climate
Cox's Orange Pippin chill requirement800 chill hours
Cox's Orange Pippin hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
New York average chill (14456)1,669 hours (1,395–1,894 across 10 winters)
New York zone (14456)USDA zone 6b
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 New York?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1669 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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026