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Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow Haralson apple in Quebec?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 5a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 3–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Haralson requirements vs. Quebec climate
Haralson chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours
Haralson hardinessUSDA zones 3–4
Quebec average chill (J0J)1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)USDA zone 5a
USDA pomological watercolor of Haralson apple
Malus domestica: HaralsonUSDA pomological watercolor, Mary Daisy Arnold, 1934 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

These meet Quebec’s chill hours and zone comfortably:

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Haralson apple in Quebec?
Probably not — Your zone 5a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 3–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] University of Minnesota Extension. Growing apples in the home garden — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026