Variety fit — Arizona
Can I grow Craig's Crimson sweet-cherry in Arizona?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 9b and typical 522 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Arizona’s main growing area (85701): zone 9b, ~522 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Craig's Crimson chill requirement | 500–600 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Craig's Crimson hardiness | USDA zones 4–9 |
| Arizona average chill (85701) | 522 hours (267–731 across 10 winters) |
| Arizona zone (85701) | USDA zone 9b |
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- Can I grow Craig's Crimson sweet-cherry in Arizona?
- Yes — Your zone 9b and typical 522 chill hours both suit this variety.
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. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026