Variety fit — Wisconsin
Can I grow Van sweet-cherry in Wisconsin?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 5b and typical 1415 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Wisconsin’s main growing area (53703): zone 5b, ~1,415 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Van chill requirement | 700 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Van hardiness | USDA zones 4–9 |
| Wisconsin average chill (53703) | 1,415 hours (1,203–1,760 across 10 winters) |
| Wisconsin zone (53703) | USDA zone 5b |
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- Can I grow Van sweet-cherry in Wisconsin?
- Yes — Your zone 5b and typical 1415 chill hours both suit this variety.
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Sources
- [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
- [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
- [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Cherries — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026