Variety fit — South Dakota
Can I grow Patten pear in South Dakota?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 5a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–4); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on South Dakota’s main growing area (57104): zone 5a, ~1,196 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Patten hardiness | USDA zone 4 |
|---|---|
| South Dakota average chill (57104) | 1,196 hours (813–1,346 across 10 winters) |
| South Dakota zone (57104) | USDA zone 5a |
Better pear choices for South Dakota
These meet South Dakota’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Patten pear in South Dakota?
- Probably not — Your zone 5a 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