Variety fit — Michigan
Can I grow Fortune apple 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
| Fortune hardiness | USDA zones 5–8 |
|---|---|
| Michigan average chill (49417) | 1,740 hours (1,307–2,091 across 10 winters) |
| Michigan zone (49417) | USDA zone 6b |
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- Can I grow Fortune apple in Michigan?
- Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1740 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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026