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Variety fit — Utah

Can I grow Sungold apricot in Utah?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 1808 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Utah’s main growing area (84601): zone 7a, ~1,808 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Sungold requirements vs. Utah climate
Sungold hardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Utah average chill (84601)1,808 hours (1,313–2,138 across 10 winters)
Utah zone (84601)USDA zone 7a
Sungold apricotSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow Sungold apricot in Utah?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1808 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] University of Minnesota Extension. Growing stone fruits in the home garden — accessed July 2026