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Variety fit — North Carolina

Can I grow O'Henry peach in North Carolina?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 8a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on North Carolina’s main growing area (28601): zone 8a, ~1,361 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

O'Henry requirements vs. North Carolina climate
O'Henry chill requirement750 chill hours
North Carolina average chill (28601)1,361 hours (1,109–1,716 across 10 winters)
North Carolina zone (28601)USDA zone 8a
O'Henry peachSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow O'Henry peach in North Carolina?
Yes — Your zone 8a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.

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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Peaches — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026