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Variety fit — Alabama

Can I grow Northern Spy apple in Alabama?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 8a and typical 811 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Alabama’s main growing area (35045): zone 8a, ~811 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Northern Spy requirements vs. Alabama climate
Northern Spy hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
Alabama average chill (35045)811 hours (547–953 across 10 winters)
Alabama zone (35045)USDA zone 8a
USDA pomological watercolor of Northern Spy apple
Malus domestica: Northern SpyUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1918 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Northern Spy apple in Alabama?
Yes — Your zone 8a and typical 811 chill hours both suit this variety.

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Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026