Variety fit — Ohio
Can I grow Elephant Heart plum in Ohio?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 6a and typical 1493 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Ohio’s main growing area (44691): zone 6a, ~1,493 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Elephant Heart chill requirement | 500 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Ohio average chill (44691) | 1,493 hours (1,265–1,755 across 10 winters) |
| Ohio zone (44691) | USDA zone 6a |
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- Can I grow Elephant Heart plum in Ohio?
- Yes — Your zone 6a and typical 1493 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. Elephant Heart Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026