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Variety fit — Michigan

Can I grow Elephant Heart plum in Michigan?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1740 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Michigan’s main growing area (49417): zone 6b, ~1,740 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Elephant Heart requirements vs. Michigan climate
Elephant Heart chill requirement500 chill hours
Michigan average chill (49417)1,740 hours (1,307–2,091 across 10 winters)
Michigan zone (49417)USDA zone 6b
Elephant Heart plumSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Elephant Heart plum in Michigan?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1740 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. Elephant Heart Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026