Variety fit — Newfoundland and Labrador
Can I grow Utah Giant sweet cherry in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 6–6); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Newfoundland and Labrador’s main growing area (A1C): zone 7b, ~1,725 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Utah Giant chill requirement | 800 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Utah Giant hardiness | USDA zone 6 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador average chill (A1C) | 1,725 hours (1,521–1,963 across 10 winters) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador zone (A1C) | USDA zone 7b |
Better sweet cherry choices for Newfoundland and Labrador
These meet Newfoundland and Labrador’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
- Full Utah Giant growing details
- A1C climate profile
- Everything that grows in Newfoundland and Labrador
Or the same verdict for another region:
Questions
- Can I grow Utah Giant sweet cherry in Newfoundland and Labrador?
- Probably not — Your zone 7b is warmer than this variety's range (zones 6–6); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
- [3] Utah State University Extension (Intermountain Tree Fruit Production Guide). Varieties for Utah — Cherry — accessed July 2026
- [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026