fruit tree variety in zone 7b
Sunflower pawpaw in zone 7b
Sunflower · Asimina triloba
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Chill needed
- 400 to 500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 150 to 180
The verdict
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About Sunflower
Custard texture, tropical mango-banana flavor; eat fresh with a spoon, or freeze pulp for smoothies and baking. Partially self-fertile, large fruit.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Sunflower in adjacent zones
Other pawpaw varieties for zone 7b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Sunflower pawpaw grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Sunflower is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Pawpaw needs 400 to 500 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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