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Anna

The short answer

Anna requires 300 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 5–10[2]. It needs a pollination partner[1].

Growing facts

Anna growing facts
Chill requirement300 chill hours[1]
HardinessUSDA zones 5–10[2] (nursery figure)
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner[1]
Harvest windowMay–June[1]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[3]
AppearanceResembles Red Delicious with about half red blush; medium-large fruit[1]
Anna appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Plant another Apple variety with an overlapping bloom time nearby.

Notes

  • A low-chill (250-300 hr) cultivar for mild-winter regions such as Florida; ripens late May through June.[1]
  • Best cross-pollinated by Dorsett Golden, which overlaps in bloom.[1]

A year with your Anna

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 8, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 8
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 8 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Anna need?
Anna needs 300 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Anna?
Anna grows in USDA zones 5–10.
Is Anna self-pollinating?
No — Anna needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida (HS764/MG368) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026