USDA Zone 3
Fruit Varieties for Zone 3
-40°F to -30°F (-40°C to -34°C) · Northern Minnesota, Montana, northern Wisconsin, parts of Alaska
3
Varieties
3
Zone
1,500+
Chill Hours
Cortland
Apple🌡️ 800 chill hours
🍎 Late September
Honeycrisp
Apple🌡️ 800 chill hours
🍎 September to October
McIntosh
Apple🌡️ 900 chill hours
🍎 Early September
About Zone 3
Zone 3 is one of the coldest growing zones in the continental US. Winters are long and severe, but the abundant chill hours mean cold-hardy fruit trees that survive here will always get enough winter cold to fruit well.
For detailed growing advice, chill hour analysis, and variety comparisons, see the complete Zone 3 fruit tree guide .
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Start Tracking Free →Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.