Variety fit — North Carolina
Can I grow Evans Bali tart-cherry in North Carolina?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 8a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on North Carolina’s main growing area (28601): zone 8a, ~1,361 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 |
| North Carolina average chill (28601) | 1,361 hours (1,109–1,716 across 10 winters) |
| North Carolina zone (28601) | USDA zone 8a |
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- Can I grow Evans Bali tart-cherry in North Carolina?
- Yes — Your zone 8a and typical 1361 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
- [4] University of Minnesota (UFOR Nursery & Lab). Evans Bali Cherry — Prunus cerasus 'Evans Bali' — accessed July 2026