nut variety in zone 8b
Stuart pecan in zone 8b
Stuart · Carya illinoinensis
- Zone
- 8b 15°F to 20°F
- Growing season
- 260 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 8b
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Common challenges in zone 8b
- ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
- ▸ Citrus greening risk
- ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils
Modified care for zone 8b
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Stuart in adjacent zones
Other pecan varieties for zone 8b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Stuart pecan grow in zone 8b?
Yes. Stuart is recommended for USDA zones 7a through 9a, which includes zone 8b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 8b?
Pecan needs 400 to 700 chill hours. Zone 8b 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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