Variety fit — Oregon
Can I grow Mid-Pride peach in Oregon?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 9–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Based on Oregon’s main growing area (97031): zone 7b, ~2,319 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Mid-Pride chill requirement | 250 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Mid-Pride hardiness | USDA zones 9–10 |
| Oregon average chill (97031) | 2,319 hours (1,822–2,702 across 10 winters) |
| Oregon zone (97031) | USDA zone 7b |
Better peach choices for Oregon
These meet Oregon’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Mid-Pride peach in Oregon?
- Probably not — Your zone 7b is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 9–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Peaches — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Mid-Pride — variety specifications — accessed October 2026