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Variety fit — Oregon

Can I grow Italian Prune plum in Oregon?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7b and typical 2319 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Oregon’s main growing area (97031): zone 7b, ~2,319 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Italian Prune requirements vs. Oregon climate
Italian Prune chill requirement800 chill hours
Italian Prune hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Oregon average chill (97031)2,319 hours (1,822–2,702 across 10 winters)
Oregon zone (97031)USDA zone 7b
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 Oregon?
Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 2319 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