Variety fit — Colorado
Can I grow Wealthy apple in Colorado?
The verdict
Yes
- Your zone 7a and typical 1650 chill hours both suit this variety.
Based on Colorado’s main growing area (81501): zone 7a, ~1,650 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Wealthy chill requirement | 800–1,000 chill hours |
|---|---|
| Wealthy hardiness | USDA zones 2–8 |
| Colorado average chill (81501) | 1,650 hours (1,253–1,821 across 10 winters) |
| Colorado zone (81501) | USDA zone 7a |

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- Can I grow Wealthy apple in Colorado?
- Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1650 chill hours both suit this variety.
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. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026