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Variety fit — Nova Scotia

Can I grow Santa Rosa plum in Nova Scotia?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6a and typical 1451 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Nova Scotia’s main growing area (B4N): zone 6a, ~1,451 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Santa Rosa requirements vs. Nova Scotia climate
Santa Rosa chill requirement300 chill hours
Nova Scotia average chill (B4N)1,451 hours (1,252–1,695 across 10 winters)
Nova Scotia zone (B4N)USDA zone 6a
USDA pomological watercolor of Santa Rosa plum
Prunus salicina: Santa RosaUSDA pomological watercolor, J. Marion Shull, 1935 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Santa Rosa plum in Nova Scotia?
Yes — Your zone 6a and typical 1451 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Santa Rosa Plum — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026