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Can I grow Gravenstein apple in Washington?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 2150 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Washington’s main growing area (98801): zone 7a, ~2,150 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Gravenstein requirements vs. Washington climate
Gravenstein chill requirement700 chill hours
Gravenstein hardinessUSDA zones 2–9
Washington average chill (98801)2,150 hours (1,612–2,552 across 10 winters)
Washington zone (98801)USDA zone 7a
USDA pomological watercolor of Gravenstein apple
Malus domestica: GravensteinUSDA pomological watercolor, Mary Daisy Arnold, 1925 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Gravenstein apple in Washington?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 2150 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. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026