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Variety fit — Tennessee

Can I grow Shinko pear in Tennessee?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7b and typical 1217 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Tennessee’s main growing area (37203): zone 7b, ~1,217 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Shinko requirements vs. Tennessee climate
Shinko chill requirement450 chill hours
Shinko hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Tennessee average chill (37203)1,217 hours (1,014–1,522 across 10 winters)
Tennessee zone (37203)USDA zone 7b
Shinko pearSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Shinko pear in Tennessee?
Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 1217 chill hours both suit this variety.

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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. Asian pears — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Shinko — variety specifications — accessed October 2026