Snokist
February 16, 2006

These data provided by Snokist 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
Check
12 11 9 7 5  
Grandview Bing on Mazzard Dormant 0% 5% 0% 0% 2% 2% --
Grandview Rainier on Colt Dormant 0% 1% 2% 0% 2% 2% --
Zillah Chelan on Mazzard Dormant 0% 11% 0% 0% 1% 5% --
Zillah Rainier on Mazzard Dormant 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% -- --
Donald Bing on Mazzard Dormant 0% 0% 11% 2% 1% 1% --
Please email comments and suggestions to Dana Faubion
WSU Tree Fruit Extension Agent
Yakima, WA