Fruit that fits Chula Vista

Chula Vista averages about 249 chill hours a winter (last 10 winters: 56–464), usually gets a few frosty nights (typical last frost 01/06, first 12/31), and August highs average about 81°F. Below, 269 fruit varieties are rated against those numbers.

ZIPs: 91913, 91914, 91915. ← Back to frost dates & forecast

Avg chill hours
~249
56–464 range
Frost
Light frost
last ~Jan 6
August high
81°F
1991–2020 normal
To the ocean
18 km
zone 10b

Pick a fruit

Great fitGood fitMarginalPoor fit

Peach

Flordaprince
Peach
Good fit

Needs ~150 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 150 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Eva's Pride
Peach
Good fit

Needs ~175 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 175 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 100–200; Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 100–200)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 22 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

May Pride
Peach
Good fit

Needs ~175 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 175 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Tropic Snow
Peach
Good fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Babcock
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Bonanza (miniature)
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Mid-Pride
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 8 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Earligrande
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~275 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 275 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Early Amber
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Red Baron
Peach
Marginal

Needs 250–300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250–300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Santa Barbara
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Saturn
Peach
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Double Jewel
Peach
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Earlitreat
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Flordaking
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: ≤450)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~May 19 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Strawberry Free
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Champagne
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Donut (Stark Saturn)
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 200–300)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 25 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Eldorado (miniature)
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Giant Babcock
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Honey Babe (miniature)
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pix Zee (miniature)
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Royal Gold
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Suncrest
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 10 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Tasty Giant
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Gold Dust
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~550 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 550 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 8 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Elberta
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 600 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/peach-yellow/elberta/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

July (Kim) Elberta
Peach
Poor fit

Needs 500–600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500–600 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 400–500)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 11 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Fortyniner
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 18 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Frost
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/peach-yellow/frost/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Indian Free
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 25 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Loring
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~750 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 750 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 14 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

O'Henry
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~750 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 750 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 11 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Redhaven
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~800 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 800 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/peach-yellow/redhaven/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Snow Beauty
Peach
Poor fit

Needs 750–850 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 750–850 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 5 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Halehaven
Peach
Poor fit

Needs ~900 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 900 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 11 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Nectarine

Desert Delight
Nectarine
Good fit

Needs ~175 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 175 h (Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 100–200)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Heat Walter Andersen: good along the coast & inland

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Desert Dawn
Nectarine
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Panamint
Nectarine
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Arctic Star
Nectarine
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 8 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Snow Queen
Nectarine
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 250–300)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 18 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Goldmine
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Arctic Glo
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 22 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Arctic Jay
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 10 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Atomic Red
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Double Delight
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 300; Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 300)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 3 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Fantasia
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 24 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Garden Delight (miniature)
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Honey Kist
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 28 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Nectar Babe (miniature)
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Rose
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Flavortop
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~650 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 650 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 12 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Heavenly White
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~650 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 650 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 13 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Arctic Rose
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs 600–700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 600–700 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 10 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Independence
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 26 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Mericrest
Nectarine
Poor fit

Needs ~800 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 800 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 8 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Plum

Beauty
Plum
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Mariposa
Plum
Marginal

Needs ~250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 250 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Satsuma
Plum
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Delight (cherry-plum)
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~375 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 375 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Sprite (cherry-plum)
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~375 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 375 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Burbank
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Catalina
Plum
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 20 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Friar
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Howard Miracle
Plum
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Kelsey
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Laroda
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 28 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Nubiana
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Weeping Santa Rosa
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 200–400)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 30 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Fortune
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Golden Nectar
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Redheart
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Wickson
Plum
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Emerald Beaut
Plum
Poor fit

Needs 600–700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 600–700 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 18 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pluot & interspecific

Flavorosa
Pluot & interspecific
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249 and got at least 139 in 9 of the last 10 winters.

  • Chill 100 h (Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 400)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Flavor Grenade
Pluot & interspecific
Good fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 200 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 300–400)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 30 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Dapple Supreme
Pluot & interspecific
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Dapple Dandy
Pluot & interspecific
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 400–500)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 5 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Flavor Finale
Pluot & interspecific
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 500)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Sep 12 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Flavor Queen
Pluot & interspecific
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 400–500)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 27 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Geo Pride
Pluot & interspecific
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jul 14 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Flavor Supreme
Pluot & interspecific
Poor fit

Needs 700–800 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700–800 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 16 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Apricot

Gold Kist
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Katy
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Autumn Glo
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Blenheim (Royal)
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: ≤400; Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 400)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 25 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Royal Rosa
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Moorpark
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs ~600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 600 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apricot/moorpark/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Tilton
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs ~600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 600 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apricot/tilton/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Harcot
Apricot
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apricot/harcot/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Aprium

Flavor Delight
Aprium
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 3 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Cot-N-Candy
Aprium
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Jun 15 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Cherry

Minnie Royal
Cherry
Marginal

Needs 200–300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 200–300 h (Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 300)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • DWN (Tom's Top 21): estimated 200–300 h, 'mine has produced with less than 100 hours'. Plant with Royal Lee.

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Royal Lee
Cherry
Marginal

Needs 200–300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 200–300 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Pollinizer for Minnie Royal.

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Stella
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/cherry/stella/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Lapins
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

North Star
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Royal Rainier
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~May 18 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Craig's Crimson
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs 500–600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500–600 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~May 12 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Bing
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~May 22 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Rainier
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/cherry/rainier/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Van
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~May 26 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Utah Giant
Cherry
Poor fit

Needs ~800 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 800 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~May 20 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Apple

Dorsett Golden
Apple
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249 and got at least 139 in 9 of the last 10 winters.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Einshemer
Apple
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249 and got at least 139 in 9 of the last 10 winters.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • UC ANR Low-Chill Apples: 'needs no chill at all'.

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Anna
Apple
Good fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Sundowner
Apple
Marginal

Needs 200–300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 200–300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Fuji
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 300–400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 300–400 h (Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 300)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • DWN Tom's Top 21: 'for all practical purposes ... 200 to 400 hour range'.

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Granny Smith
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Walter Andersen (San Diego) rating; widely grown in colder areas too.

Sources: Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

White Winter Pearmain
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Winter Banana
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Yellow Bellflower
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Gala
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • UC ANR: proven in Southern California except the lowest-chill areas near the coast.

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Mollie's Delicious
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pink Lady (Cripps Pink)
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 300–400; Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 300–400)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Oct 15 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ
  • Heat DWN: adapted to hot climates

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Red Fuji
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Sep 25 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Braeburn
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h (Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego): 250)
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apple/braeburn/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Gravenstein
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~700 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apple/gravenstein/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Jonagold
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 700–800 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 700–800 h
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apple/jonagold/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Liberty
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~800 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 800 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apple/liberty/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

McIntosh
Apple
Poor fit

Needs ~900 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 900 h
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/apple/mcintosh/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Honeycrisp
Apple
Poor fit

Needs 800–1000 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 800–1000 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 3 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pear (European)

Hood
Pear (European)
Good fit

Needs ~150 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 150 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Flordahome
Pear (European)
Marginal

Needs 175–250 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 175–250 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Kieffer
Pear (European)
Poor fit

Needs ~350 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 350 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Orient
Pear (European)
Poor fit

Needs ~350 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 350 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Seckel
Pear (European)
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 10 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Bartlett
Pear (European)
Poor fit

Needs 500–600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500–600 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/pear/bartlett/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Bosc
Pear (European)
Poor fit

Needs 500–600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500–600 h
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/pear/bosc/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Comice
Pear (European)
Poor fit

Needs ~600 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 600 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Dave Wilson product page: davewilson.com/nurseries/products/fruit-trees/pear/comice/

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Asian pear

Tsu Li
Asian pear
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Ya Li
Asian pear
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Shinseiki
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~400 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

20th Century
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Chojuro
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Hosui
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h (Dave Wilson Nursery: 300–400)
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 1 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery

Ichiban Nashi
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Ishiiwase
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Kikusui
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Shinko
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Yoinashi
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~450 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 450 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Seigyoku
Asian pear
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Quince

Orange
Quince
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pineapple
Quince
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Smyrna
Quince
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Fig

Black Jack
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Celestial
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Conadria
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Desert King
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Excel
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Kadota
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Osborne Prolific
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Panache (Tiger)
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249. Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Ripens first harvest ~Aug 10 at Hickman, CA (Central Valley); San Diego timing may differ
  • Heat MGSD: not good for cool coastal areas; needs long, hot summers to ripen

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Dave Wilson Nursery · UC Master Gardeners San Diego

Peter's Honey
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Texas Blue Giant
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Violette de Bordeaux
Fig
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Persimmon

Izu
Persimmon
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Chocolate
Persimmon
Great fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Coffeecake (Nishimura Wase)
Persimmon
Great fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination pollinizer needed

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Fuyu
Persimmon
Great fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Giant Fuyu
Persimmon
Great fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Hachiya
Persimmon
Great fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pomegranate

Ambrosia
Pomegranate
Great fit

Needs ~150 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 150 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Grenada
Pomegranate
Great fit

Needs ~150 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 150 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Wonderful
Pomegranate
Great fit

Needs ~150 chill hours; your area averages ~249. Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Chill 150 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Heat Walter Andersen: best variety for hot inland climates

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Kashmir
Pomegranate
Great fit

Needs 150–200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 150–200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Pink Satin
Pomegranate
Great fit

Needs 150–200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 150–200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Sharp Velvet
Pomegranate
Great fit

Needs 150–200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 150–200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Jujube

Mulberry

White (fruiting)
Mulberry
Great fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Grape

Himrod Seedless
Grape
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Heat Walter Andersen: better choice than Thompson along the coast; does not need Thompson's heat

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Thompson Seedless
Grape
Great fit

Needs ~100 chill hours; your area averages ~249. Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Chill 100 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Heat Walter Andersen notes other grapes 'do not require the heat Thompson needs for best production'

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Blueberry

Misty
Blueberry
Good fit

Needs ~150 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 150 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Heat Walter Andersen: does very well along the coast and with inland heat

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery · Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

O'Neal
Blueberry
Good fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Sharpblue
Blueberry
Good fit

Needs ~200 chill hours; your area averages ~249, but mild winters (as low as 56) can fall short.

  • Chill 200 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Sunshine Blue
Blueberry
Marginal

Needs 150–300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 150–300 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Elliot
Blueberry
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

South Moon
Blueberry
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Top Hat
Blueberry
Poor fit

Needs ~500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 500 h
  • Pollination self-fruitful

Sources: Dave Wilson Nursery

Blackberry

Caddo
Blackberry
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Natchez
Blackberry
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Ripens early May–mid-June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Prime-Ark 45
Blackberry
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Ripens early May–mid-June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Prime-Ark Freedom
Blackberry
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Ripens late April–early June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Prime-Ark Traveler
Blackberry
Marginal

Needs ~300 chill hours; your area averages only ~249.

  • Chill 300 h
  • Ripens early May–mid-June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Osage
Blackberry
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Ripens mid-May–mid-June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Ouachita
Blackberry
Poor fit

Needs 400–500 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 400–500 h
  • Ripens mid-May–late June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Navaho
Blackberry
Poor fit

Needs 800–900 chill hours; your area averages ~249.

  • Chill 800–900 h
  • Ripens mid-May–late June in central Florida

Sources: UF/IFAS HS1352

Raspberry

Bababerry
Raspberry
Good fit

Chill rated only as 'low' (no number published).

  • Pollination self-fruitful
  • Walter Andersen: chill listed only as 'Low'; good for mild winters & hot summers.

Sources: Walter Andersen Nursery (San Diego)

Citrus

Minneola
Citrus · Tangelo
Great fit

Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Heat MGSD: tangelos develop more sugars in hotter areas
  • MGSD: tangelos develop more sugars in hotter areas; may not produce best fruit in cooler parts of San Diego.

Sources: UC Master Gardeners San Diego

Nagami
Citrus · Kumquat
Great fit

Hardy to ~19°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~19°F

Sources: UC Master Gardeners Sacramento · UC ANR

Eureka
Citrus · Lemon
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~26°F
  • UC IPM: Eureka lemon is among the most cold-sensitive scions.

Sources: UC Master Gardeners Sacramento · UC ANR

Lisbon
Citrus · Lemon
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~26°F

Sources: UC Master Gardeners Sacramento · UC ANR

Oro Blanco (grapefruit × pummelo)
Citrus · Grapefruit
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters). Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Cold limit ~26°F
  • Heat MGSD: grapefruit perform best where summers are long and hot

Sources: UC ANR The Real Dirt · UC Master Gardeners San Diego

Pink Lemonade (variegated Eureka)
Citrus · Lemon
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~26°F

Sources: UC Master Gardeners Sacramento

Star Ruby
Citrus · Grapefruit
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters). Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Cold limit ~26°F
  • Heat MGSD: grapefruit perform best where summers are long and hot

Sources: UC ANR The Real Dirt · UC Master Gardeners San Diego

Bearss
Citrus · Lime
Marginal

Damaged at ~29°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~29°F

Sources: UC Master Gardeners Sacramento · UC ANR

Mexican (Key)
Citrus · Lime
Marginal

Damaged at ~29°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~29°F

Sources: UC Master Gardeners Sacramento · UC ANR

Avocado

Duke
Avocado
Great fit

Hardy to ~20°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~20°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Sep–Oct (UC ANR)
  • Heat UC ANR: wind/heat tolerant

Sources: UC ANR

Mexicola
Avocado
Great fit

Hardy to ~20°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~20°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Aug–Sep (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Bacon
Avocado
Good fit

Hardy to ~24°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~24°F
  • Pollination flower type B; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Nov–Mar (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Jim
Avocado
Good fit

Hardy to ~24°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~24°F
  • Pollination flower type B; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Nov–Feb (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Stewart
Avocado
Good fit

Hardy to ~25°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~25°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Oct–Dec (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Zutano
Avocado
Good fit

Hardy to ~24°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~24°F
  • Pollination flower type B; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Oct–Feb (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Fuerte
Avocado
Marginal

Damaged at ~27°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~27°F
  • Pollination flower type B; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Nov–Mar (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Gwen
Avocado
Marginal

Damaged at ~30°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~30°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Apr–Aug (UC ANR)
  • Heat UC ANR: susceptible to heat, wind, cold, drought

Sources: UC ANR

Hass
Avocado
Marginal

Damaged at ~30°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~30°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Jan–Jul (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Lamb Hass
Avocado
Marginal

Damaged at ~30°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~30°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature May–Nov (UC ANR)
  • Heat UC ANR: wind/heat tolerant

Sources: UC ANR

Pinkerton
Avocado
Marginal

Damaged at ~30°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~30°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature Dec–Apr (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Reed
Avocado
Marginal

Damaged at ~30°F and your area gets frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters); plant in the warmest spot and protect it.

  • Cold limit ~30°F
  • Pollination flower type A; most varieties at least partly self-fruitful, best with an A + B pair (MGSD)
  • Ripens mature May–Nov (UC ANR)

Sources: UC ANR

Other subtropicals

Big Jim
Loquat
Great fit

Hardy to ~12°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~12°F
  • CRFG: flower buds killed ~19°F; cold snaps below 25°F during flowering/fruiting cause crop loss.

Sources: CRFG West LA

Champagne
Loquat
Great fit

Hardy to ~12°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~12°F
  • Pollination pollinizer needed
  • MGSD: Champagne requires a pollinizer.

Sources: UC Master Gardeners San Diego · CRFG West LA

McBeth
Loquat
Great fit

Hardy to ~12°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~12°F

Sources: CRFG West LA

Pineapple guava (Nazemetz, Mammoth)
Feijoa
Great fit

Hardy to ~15°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~15°F
  • Heat CRFG: prefers cool winters and moderate summers; some varieties need a pollinizer.
  • CRFG: prefers cool winters and moderate summers; some varieties need a pollinizer.

Sources: CRFG West LA

Strawberry guava (red/yellow)
Guava
Great fit

Hardy to ~22°F; frost here is usually light (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~22°F
  • CRFG: hardy to the 'low 20s °F' (22°F used as a midpoint estimate).

Sources: CRFG West LA

Cherimoya (Booth, Chaffey, El Bumpo…)
Cherimoya
Good fit

Hardy to ~25°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~25°F
  • Heat CRFG: resents excessive dry heat of the interior; UC: leaf/flower damage above ~100°F
  • CRFG: young tips killed at 29°F; needs ~50–100 chill hours; best 3–15 mi from the ocean. Hand pollination often recommended (MGSD).

Sources: CRFG Fruit Facts · UC (Ellstrand 1986)

Frederick (purple)
Passionfruit
Good fit

Hardy to ~25°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~25°F
  • CRFG: hardy to the 'mid 20s °F'; Frederick considered best for California.

Sources: CRFG West LA

Mango (Keitt, Glenn, Valencia Pride…)
Mango
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters). Likes heat; your August highs average ~81°F.

  • Cold limit ~26°F
  • Heat CRFG: young trees damaged below 30°F; 'trees love heat'.
  • CRFG: young trees damaged below 30°F; 'trees love heat'.

Sources: CRFG West LA

Tropical guava (e.g. Mexican Cream, Ruby)
Guava
Good fit

Hardy to ~26°F; your area gets some frost (a 32°F night is likely by 12/31 in half of winters).

  • Cold limit ~26°F
  • CRFG: brief periods to 26°F.

Sources: CRFG West LA

Fit by fruit type in Chula Vista

FruitGreatGoodMarginalPoor
Peach·41124
Nectarine·1416
Plum·1418
Pluot & interspecific1118
Apricot···9
Aprium··11
Cherry··211
Apple31216
Pear (European)·116
Asian pear··210
Quince··3·
Fig16···
Persimmon6···
Pomegranate9···
Jujube2···
Mulberry2···
Grape10···
Blueberry·313
Blackberry··55
Raspberry·1·1
Citrus9102·
Avocado246·
Other subtropicals54··

Strong low-chill picks here: Flavorosa pluot & interspecific, Dorsett Golden apple, Einshemer apple, Pettingill apple.

How we rate fit (and how sure we are)

  • Chill: hours between 32°F and 45°F, Nov 1–Apr 30, at CIMIS #147 Otay Lake (0.4 km away), per winter: 2016-17 139 · 2017-18 241 · 2018-19 214 · 2019-20 257 · 2020-21 340 · 2021-22 327 · 2022-23 464 · 2023-24 174 · 2024-25 276 · 2025-26 56. Great = the variety's rating is met in at least 9 of 10 winters; good = met on average; marginal = within ~30% or the rated range overlaps your average; poor = more than that.
  • Uncertainty: chill ratings are nursery estimates (hours below 45°F) and sources disagree, sometimes by 100–200 hours (shown in brackets). Walter Andersen notes many trees perform with less than the stated chill. Your yard can differ from the station by a lot: cold air pools in low spots, and slopes and coastal fog change winter lows.
  • Frost: 50% first fall frost 12/31, last spring frost 01/06 (1 in 10 years after 02/05) at CA SAN DIEGO BROWN FLD. We don't have a record-low estimate, so cold limits are compared with whether frost happens, not with an exact minimum.
  • Heat: 1991–2020 August normal high 80.6°F. Only varieties that a source says need heat, or suffer from it, are rated on heat. Under 80°F counts as a cool summer.
  • Too much chill: where an area averages 800+ chill hours and gets frost, low-chill varieties are capped (500 h or less: good; under 300 h: marginal), because Dave Wilson Nursery notes that varieties needing much less chill than they get can bloom too early and lose the crop to later frosts. Frost tile: from the NOAA 50% last spring frost date (light = by Feb 15, moderate = by Mar 31, late = April or later).
  • Fit is the worst of the chill, frost and heat checks. Deciduous trees are not rated on frost (they are dormant), and bloom-time frost isn't modeled.

Questions

How many chill hours does Chula Vista get?

About 249 hours between 32°F and 45°F from Nov 1 to Apr 30, averaged over 10 winters at CIMIS #147 Otay Lake (56 in the mildest, 464 in the coldest).

Which peaches grow in Chula Vista?

Flordaprince, Eva's Pride, May Pride, Tropic Snow

Can I grow avocados in Chula Vista?

Duke: great fit; Mexicola: great fit; Bacon: good fit; Jim: good fit; Stewart: good fit; Zutano: good fit; Fuerte: marginal; Gwen: marginal; Hass: marginal; Lamb Hass: marginal; Pinkerton: marginal; Reed: marginal

Sources