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Variety fit — Minnesota

Can I grow Italian Prune plum in Minnesota?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5a and typical 1191 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Minnesota’s main growing area (55401): zone 5a, ~1,191 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Italian Prune requirements vs. Minnesota climate
Italian Prune chill requirement800 chill hours
Italian Prune hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Minnesota average chill (55401)1,191 hours (1,020–1,451 across 10 winters)
Minnesota zone (55401)USDA zone 5a
USDA pomological watercolor of Italian Prune plum
Prunus domestica: Italian PruneUSDA pomological watercolor, L.C.C. (Louis Charles Christopher) Krieger, 1939 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Italian Prune plum in Minnesota?
Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1191 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. Italian Prune — variety specifications — accessed July 2026