Apple varieties for the Gulf South
14 varieties, 100–600 chill hours. Sorted from lowest chill. Pollination: Plant two varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife).
Look up the chill hours for your zip and pick varieties that need no more than your low estimate.
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| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsett Golden | 100 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Anna | 200 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Pink Lady (Cripps Pink) | 400–500 | 6-9 | unverified | |
| Ein Shemer | 450 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Beni Shogun Fuji | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Sundowner | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Fuji | 550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gala | 550 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | verified |
| Hudson's Golden Gem | 550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Irazu | 550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Granny Smith | 600 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | verified |
| Mutsu | 600 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Molly Delicious | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Ozark Gold | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |