fruit tree variety in zone 7b
Kazake pomegranate in zone 7b
Kazake · Punica granatum
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Chill needed
- 100 to 200 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 150 to 215
The verdict
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About Kazake
Sweet, soft seeds, pink arils; pleasant fresh eating. Cold-hardy Russian heirloom; less commercial appeal but good for backyard growers in cooler zones.
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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Kazake in adjacent zones
Other pomegranate varieties for zone 7b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Kazake pomegranate grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Kazake is recommended for USDA zones 7b through 8b, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Pomegranate needs 100 to 200 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Punica granatum 004", by H. Zell, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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