Variety fit — Delaware
Can I grow Evans Bali tart cherry in Delaware?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 7b and typical 1573 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Delaware’s main growing area (19901): zone 7b, ~1,573 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Evans Bali chill requirement | 400–700 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Evans Bali hardiness | USDA zones 3–9 |
| Delaware average chill (19901) | 1,573 hours (1,181–1,808 across 10 winters) |
| Delaware zone (19901) | USDA zone 7b |
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- Can I grow Evans Bali tart cherry in Delaware?
- Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 1573 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. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] University of Minnesota (UFOR Nursery & Lab). Evans Bali Cherry — Prunus cerasus 'Evans Bali' — accessed July 2026