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Variety fit — Rhode Island

Can I grow 20th Century pear in Rhode Island?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 1669 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Rhode Island’s main growing area (02903): zone 7a, ~1,669 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

20th Century requirements vs. Rhode Island climate
20th Century chill requirement300–400 chill hours
20th Century hardinessUSDA zones 5–10
Rhode Island average chill (02903)1,669 hours (1,431–1,906 across 10 winters)
Rhode Island zone (02903)USDA zone 7a
20th Century pearSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Questions

Can I grow 20th Century pear in Rhode Island?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1669 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. 20th Century — variety specifications — accessed October 2026