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Variety fit — Ontario

Can I grow 20th Century pear in Ontario?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 6b and typical 1677 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Ontario’s main growing area (L2R): zone 6b, ~1,677 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

20th Century requirements vs. Ontario climate
20th Century chill requirement300–400 chill hours
Ontario average chill (L2R)1,677 hours (1,342–1,953 across 10 winters)
Ontario zone (L2R)USDA zone 6b
20th Century pearSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Can I grow 20th Century pear in Ontario?
Yes — Your zone 6b and typical 1677 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. Asian pears — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026