R. E. Redman
February 16, 2006

These data show percent bud damage at various temperatures. This information does not indicate the temperature sensitivity of the buds in your orchard. Location, variety, tree health, tree age, and cultural practices can all influence temperature sensitivity.

  Expressed as percentage killed (Click here to view WSU Bud Charts)

% of Damage by Temp. in Degrees
Variety
Stage
Test
18 16 14 12 10 8
Chelan Cherry 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 3
Tom Cot 3 0 31 43 79 73 64 70
               
Supreme Nectarine 2 0 1 0 2 6 9 11
Flare Nectarine 2 0 3 5 7 11 7 13
WA Pride 2 0 0 4 5 3 8 19
Artic Jay 2 0 0 11 6 8 11 12
               
Elegant Lady 2 2 0 0 8 10 13 11
Summer Lady 2 4 16 28 26 49 42 24
Rich Lady 2 0 2 4 7 5 4 7
O'Henry 2 0 4 11 7 15 21 23
Ryan Sun 2 4 8 12 10 11 14 17
Please email comments and suggestions to Dana Faubion
WSU Tree Fruit Extension Agent
Yakima, WA