Variety fit — Pennsylvania
Can I grow North Star tart-cherry in Pennsylvania?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 7a and typical 1708 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Pennsylvania’s main growing area (17325): zone 7a, ~1,708 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| North Star chill requirement | 500 chill hours |
|---|---|
| North Star hardiness | USDA zones 4–8 |
| Pennsylvania average chill (17325) | 1,708 hours (1,460–1,926 across 10 winters) |
| Pennsylvania zone (17325) | USDA zone 7a |
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- Can I grow North Star tart-cherry in Pennsylvania?
- Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1708 chill hours both suit this variety.
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. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
- [4] University of Minnesota (UFOR Nursery & Lab). North Star Sour Cherry — Prunus 'North Star' — accessed July 2026