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Variety fit — North Carolina

Can I grow Red Delicious apple in North Carolina?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 8a and typical 1361 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on North Carolina’s main growing area (28601): zone 8a, ~1,361 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Red Delicious requirements vs. North Carolina climate
Red Delicious chill requirement700–800 chill hours
Red Delicious hardinessUSDA zones 4–8
North Carolina average chill (28601)1,361 hours (1,109–1,716 across 10 winters)
North Carolina zone (28601)USDA zone 8a
USDA pomological watercolor of Red Delicious apple
Malus domestica: Red DeliciousUSDA pomological watercolor, Mary Daisy Arnold, 1932 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Red Delicious apple in North Carolina?
Yes — Your zone 8a and typical 1361 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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026