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Variety fit — Quebec

Can I grow Yellow Transparent 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

Yellow Transparent requirements vs. Quebec climate
Yellow Transparent chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours
Yellow Transparent hardinessUSDA zones 3–8
Quebec average chill (J0J)1,364 hours (1,092–1,664 across 10 winters)
Quebec zone (J0J)USDA zone 5a
USDA pomological watercolor of Yellow Transparent apple
Malus domestica: Yellow TransparentUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1918 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Yellow Transparent 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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026