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Kanza pecan

nut variety in zone 7a

Kanza pecan in zone 7a

Kanza · Carya illinoinensis

Zone
7a 0°F to 5°F
Growing season
210 days
Chill needed
400 to 700 below 45°F
Days to harvest
200 to 260

The verdict

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About Kanza

Sweet, oily, classic pecan flavor; baking, fresh, pies. Northern type with strong scab resistance, the recommended choice for the Midwest and upper South. Reliable cropper.

Critical timing for zone 7a

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Common challenges in zone 7a

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Brown rot
  • ▸ Fire blight
  • ▸ High humidity disease pressure

Disease resistance

Documented resistance for Kanza; useful for low-spray management in zone 7a.

  • pecan-scab

Modified care for zone 7a

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Kanza in adjacent zones

Other pecan varieties for zone 7a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Kanza pecan grow in zone 7a?

Yes. Kanza is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 8a, which includes zone 7a.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 7a?

Pecan needs 400 to 700 chill hours. Zone 7a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

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Does Kanza resist regional diseases in zone 7a?

Kanza carries documented resistance to pecan-scab, which can simplify low-spray management in zone 7a.

Image: "Carya illinoinensis foliagenuts", by Brad Haire, University of Georgia, USA, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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