Variety fit — New Hampshire
Can I grow Parker pear in New Hampshire?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 5b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on New Hampshire’s main growing area (03301): zone 5b, ~1,520 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Parker hardiness | USDA zone 4 |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire average chill (03301) | 1,520 hours (1,318–1,792 across 10 winters) |
| New Hampshire zone (03301) | USDA zone 5b |
Better pear choices for New Hampshire
These meet New Hampshire’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Parker pear in New Hampshire?
- Probably not — Your zone 5b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
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] University of Minnesota Extension. Growing pears in the home garden — accessed July 2026