Variety fit — Newfoundland and Labrador
Can I grow Green Gage plum in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The verdict
Maybe — with caveats
- Your typical 1725 chill hours meet this variety's needs, but no published hardiness range exists for it, so we can't confirm it survives your winters.
Based on Newfoundland and Labrador’s main growing area (A1C): zone 7b, ~1,725 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Green Gage chill requirement | 700 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador average chill (A1C) | 1,725 hours (1,521–1,963 across 10 winters) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador zone (A1C) | USDA zone 7b |
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- Can I grow Green Gage plum in Newfoundland and Labrador?
- Possibly — Your typical 1725 chill hours meet this variety's needs, but no published hardiness range exists for it, so we can't confirm it survives your winters.
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Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Green Gage (Bavay's) European Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026