Variety fit — Indiana
Can I grow Elephant Heart plum in Indiana?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 6b and typical 1497 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Indiana’s main growing area (46204): zone 6b, ~1,497 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Elephant Heart chill requirement | 500 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Elephant Heart hardiness | USDA zones 5–9 |
| Indiana average chill (46204) | 1,497 hours (1,289–1,727 across 10 winters) |
| Indiana zone (46204) | USDA zone 6b |
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- Can I grow Elephant Heart plum in Indiana?
- Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1497 chill hours both suit this variety.
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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. Elephant Heart Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Elephant Heart — variety specifications — accessed October 2026