What Are the Chill Requirements of Apple Trees?

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The required number of chill hours--the number of hours a climate experiences a temperature of 45 degrees F, or lower--is especially high for apple trees. Traditional varieties require between 800 to 1000 chill hours. However, some varieties can be grown with as few as 250 chill hours.

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What Are the Chill Requirements of Apple Trees?

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