nut variety in zone 8a
Stuart pecan in zone 8a
Stuart · Carya illinoinensis
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Chill needed
- 400 to 700 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 200 to 260
The verdict
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About Stuart
Sweet, mild, oily; the historic Southern commercial standard, baking and shelling quality. Heavy producer at maturity but scab-susceptible in the humid Southeast.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Stuart in adjacent zones
Other pecan varieties for zone 8a
- Elliott
Sweet, rich, very oily; smaller nuts but premium flavor. Excellent scab resistance, the safest choice for low-…
- Kanza
Sweet, oily, classic pecan flavor; baking, fresh, pies. Northern type with strong scab resistance, the recomme…
- Pawnee
Sweet, rich, buttery, oily; fresh, baking, pralines. Early-ripening Northern type, harvests before first frost…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Stuart pecan grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Stuart is recommended for USDA zones 7a through 9a, which includes zone 8a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 8a?
Pecan needs 400 to 700 chill hours. Zone 8a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Carya illinoinensis foliagenuts", by Brad Haire, University of Georgia, USA, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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