Apple
Can I Grow Anna?
Anna is the go-to apple for warm climates where traditional varieties fail. Sweet and mildly tart with a crisp texture, it's one of the few apples that thrives in Florida, Southern California, and the Gulf Coast.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
200
Hardiness Zones
8-9-10
Harvest
June to July
Pollination
Needs Dorsett Golden (the only compatible low-chill pollinator)
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About Anna
Anna is the go-to apple for warm climates where traditional varieties fail. Sweet and mildly tart with a crisp texture, it's one of the few apples that thrives in Florida, Southern California, and the Gulf Coast.
Anna requires 200 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Short storage life — best eaten fresh within weeks of harvest; needs Dorsett Golden for pollination.
❌ Common Misconception
Will Anna produce more fruit in colder climates?
Not necessarily. Anna only needs 200 chill hours. Planting in very cold zones (7 or colder) risks winter damage without improving fruit production. The ideal zones are 8-10 where the tree gets enough chill without excessive cold stress.
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Start Tracking Free →Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.