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Variety fit — Virginia

Can I grow Pink Lady apple in Virginia?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 1606 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Virginia’s main growing area (22801): zone 7a, ~1,606 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Pink Lady requirements vs. Virginia climate
Pink Lady chill requirement300–400 chill hours
Pink Lady hardinessUSDA zones 6–9
Virginia average chill (22801)1,606 hours (1,304–1,865 across 10 winters)
Virginia zone (22801)USDA zone 7a
Pink Lady appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Pink Lady apple in Virginia?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1606 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. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026