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Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow Wealthy apple in Quebec?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 5a and typical 1364 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Quebec’s main growing area (J0J): zone 5a, ~1,364 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Wealthy requirements vs. Quebec climate
Wealthy chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours
Wealthy hardinessUSDA zones 2–8
Quebec average chill (J0J)1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)USDA zone 5a
USDA pomological watercolor of Wealthy apple
Malus domestica: WealthyUSDA pomological watercolor, Amanda Almira Newton, 1904 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Wealthy apple in Quebec?
Yes — Your zone 5a and typical 1364 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. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026