Variety fit — Quebec
Can I grow North Star tart-cherry in Quebec?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 5a and typical 1364 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 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 |
| Quebec average chill (J0J) | 1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters) |
| Quebec zone (J0J) | USDA zone 5a |
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- Can I grow North Star tart-cherry in Quebec?
- Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1364 chill hours both suit this variety.
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] 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