Growing apple (low-chill)

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Pollination

Plant a second apple (or a flowering crabapple) with overlapping bloom. 'Anna', 'Dorsett Golden', 'Fuji' are common low-chill choices.

Growing it

Bred for mild-winter regions (Zones 8-10). Full sun; well-drained soil; annual dormant pruning.

Will you get enough chill?

Apple (low-chill) needs roughly 300–500 hours between 32 and 45 °F over winter to break dormancy evenly. Check your area with the chill hours calculator. Low-chill breeding has pushed many varieties well below the figure here, so read the plant tag.

Chill and pollination are given at the fruit-type level; specific cultivars can differ. Values are typical ranges for home-garden planning.