Variety fit — Alberta
Can I grow Montmorency tart cherry in Alberta?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 4a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Alberta’s main growing area (T2P): zone 4a, ~1,361 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Montmorency chill requirement | 500 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Montmorency hardiness | USDA zones 4–7 |
| Alberta average chill (T2P) | 1,361 hours (999–1,619 across 10 winters) |
| Alberta zone (T2P) | USDA zone 4a |
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- Can I grow Montmorency tart cherry in Alberta?
- Yes — Your zone 4a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.
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Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
- [3] Utah State University Extension (Intermountain Tree Fruit Production Guide). Varieties for Utah — Cherry — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026