nut variety in zone 7b
Thomas black walnut in zone 7b
Thomas · Juglans nigra
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Chill needed
- 700 to 1500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 150 to 200
The verdict
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About Thomas
Bold, intense, distinctively earthy black-walnut flavor; baking (cookies, cakes, ice cream), fudge. The heritage productive variety, large nuts with thicker shells than English walnut. Self-fertile but better with a partner.
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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Thomas in adjacent zones
Other black walnut varieties for zone 7b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Thomas black walnut grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Thomas is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8a, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Black Walnut needs 700 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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