Variety fit — Washington
Can I grow Parker pear in Washington?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Washington’s main growing area (98801): zone 7a, ~2,150 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Parker hardiness | USDA zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Washington average chill (98801) | 2,150 hours (1,612–2,552 across 10 winters) |
| Washington zone (98801) | USDA zone 7a |
Better pear choices for Washington
These meet Washington’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Parker pear in Washington?
- Probably not — Your zone 7a 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