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Variety fit — Alabama

Can I grow Stella sweet cherry in Alabama?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 8a and typical 811 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Alabama’s main growing area (35045): zone 8a, ~811 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Stella requirements vs. Alabama climate
Stella chill requirement400–500 chill hours
Stella hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Alabama average chill (35045)811 hours (547–953 across 10 winters)
Alabama zone (35045)USDA zone 8a
Stella sweet cherrySpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Stella sweet cherry in Alabama?
Yes — Your zone 8a and typical 811 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] Utah State University Extension (Intermountain Tree Fruit Production Guide). Varieties for Utah — Cherry — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026