Variety fit — Virginia
Can I grow Puget Gold apricot 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
| Puget Gold chill requirement | 600 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Puget Gold hardiness | USDA zones 6–9 |
| Virginia average chill (22801) | 1,606 hours (1,304–1,865 across 10 winters) |
| Virginia zone (22801) | USDA zone 7a |
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- Can I grow Puget Gold apricot in Virginia?
- Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1606 chill hours both suit this variety.
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] Dave Wilson Nursery. Puget Gold Apricot — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026