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Variety fit — British Columbia

Can I grow McIntosh apple in British Columbia?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 2360 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on British Columbia’s main growing area (V1Y): zone 7a, ~2,360 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

McIntosh requirements vs. British Columbia climate
McIntosh chill requirement900 chill hours
McIntosh hardinessUSDA zones 5–8
British Columbia average chill (V1Y)2,360 hours (1,639–2,811 across 10 winters)
British Columbia zone (V1Y)USDA zone 7a
USDA pomological watercolor of McIntosh apple
Malus domestica: McIntoshUSDA pomological watercolor, Deborah Griscom Passmore, 1909 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow McIntosh apple in British Columbia?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 2360 chill hours both suit this variety.

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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026