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Fuji

Also known as Red Fuji

The short answer

Fuji requires 400–500 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 4–8[2]. It needs a pollination partner[2].

Growing facts

Fuji growing facts
Chill requirement400–500 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 4–8[2]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 4[2]
Harvest windowOctober–November[2]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[3]
Fuji appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Fuji blooms in group 4. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Mid- to late-season bloom; a very long season means late (Oct-Nov) harvest.[2]
  • Very susceptible to fire blight.[2]
  • Resistant to powdery mildew; susceptible to apple scab and cedar-apple rust.[4]

A year with your Fuji

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 6
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 6 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Fuji need?
Fuji needs 400–500 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Fuji?
Fuji grows in USDA zones 4–8.
Is Fuji self-pollinating?
No — Fuji needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — 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
  4. [4] Cornell University (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences). Disease Susceptibility of Common Apples — Apple Variety Database — accessed July 2026