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Variety fit — Hawaii

Can I grow Haralson apple in Hawaii?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Needs about 800 chill hours; your area averages 0 and tops out near 0.
  • Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 3–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

Based on Hawaii’s main growing area (96813): zone 12b, ~0 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Haralson requirements vs. Hawaii climate
Haralson chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours
Haralson hardinessUSDA zones 3–4
Hawaii average chill (96813)0 hours (0–0 across 10 winters)
Hawaii zone (96813)USDA zone 12b
USDA pomological watercolor of Haralson apple
Malus domestica: HaralsonUSDA pomological watercolor, Mary Daisy Arnold, 1934 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Haralson apple in Hawaii?
Probably not — Needs about 800 chill hours; your area averages 0 and tops out near 0.

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
  4. [4] University of Minnesota Extension. Growing apples in the home garden — accessed July 2026