Variety fit — Utah
Can I grow Zestar apple in Utah?
The verdict
Not recommended
- Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 3–6); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
Based on Utah’s main growing area (84601): zone 7a, ~1,808 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.
The numbers
| Zestar hardiness | USDA zones 3–6 |
|---|---|
| Utah average chill (84601) | 1,808 hours (1,313–2,138 across 10 winters) |
| Utah zone (84601) | USDA zone 7a |
Better apple choices for Utah
These meet Utah’s chill hours and zone comfortably:
Keep checking
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Questions
- Can I grow Zestar apple in Utah?
- Probably not — Your zone 7a is warmer than this variety's range (zones 3–6); it may not receive reliable winter chilling.
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] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026