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Can I grow Green Gage plum in Virginia?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 1606 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Virginia’s main growing area (22801): zone 7a, ~1,606 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Green Gage requirements vs. Virginia climate
Green Gage chill requirement700 chill hours
Virginia average chill (22801)1,606 hours (1,304–1,865 across 10 winters)
Virginia zone (22801)USDA zone 7a
USDA pomological watercolor of Green Gage plum
Prunus domestica: Green GageUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1919 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Green Gage plum in Virginia?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1606 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. Green Gage (Bavay's) European Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026