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Variety fit — New York

Can I grow Italian Prune plum in New York?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on New York’s main growing area (14456): zone 6b, ~1,669 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Italian Prune requirements vs. New York climate
Italian Prune chill requirement800 chill hours
Italian Prune hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
New York average chill (14456)1,669 hours (1,395–1,894 across 10 winters)
New York zone (14456)USDA zone 6b
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 New York?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1669 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