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Variety fit — Hawaii

Can I grow Paula Red apple in Hawaii?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–8); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

Based on Hawaii’s main growing area (96813): zone 12b, ~0 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Paula Red requirements vs. Hawaii climate
Paula Red hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
Hawaii average chill (96813)0 hours (0–0 across 10 winters)
Hawaii zone (96813)USDA zone 12b
Paula Red appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Paula Red apple in Hawaii?
Probably not — Your zone 12b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 4–8); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.

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