Types of unusual fruits to grow in zone 5
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Comments (9)Kyle, I think I understand your situation. I have some inlaws who have an 80 acre pecan farm on the Verdigris river near Coffeyville. It floods the trees every year. A few years ago the water got over the tops of some of the trees, and the trees didn't seem to suffer much. But there is a world of difference in pecan trees, and traditional fruit trees, from a flooding standpoint. My advice is not to plant anything but pecans on the lower acres. One big flood will kill any traditional fruit trees. If you have upper ground, you could plant in terraces, as Hman suggests. Apples, depending on the rootstock, can take some mild flooding once established, and there is a market for them. Plums and pears also tolerate some excess water depending on the rootstock. The problem with plums, is trying to get a good looking plum, which has been challenging for me. It's been much easier for me to grow peaches. Unfortunately they are among the least tolerant of water-logged soils. Non-traditional fruits like persimmons, and to a lesser degree, pawpaws will handle more water, but trying to find a market for the fruit could prove difficult....See MoreWould fruits grown in zone 5 yield much less then zone 6?
Comments (10)One way to know if a site is relatively warm (has a longer growing season with fewer killing frosts) is to look for land in mid-fall when you can compare how far along native trees are towards dormancy. Best fruit growing areas are often known in the East and will already have established orchards. People have been growing fruit here for 300 years but you might luck out, I guess, and discover your own tiny "banana belt". As far as productivity- of course you will be able to grow a wider range of varieties in a 6 than a 5 and some would yield more with a longer season- at least over time. But your question really seems to be can you find a Z6 in regions that are predominantly 5. I think it's the leeward (southeast) side of large bodies of water that have moderated temps as in far upstate NY, not far from Buffalo and areas like Lake Geneva. Also along rivers such as the Hudson Valley and running up the Housatonic in CT. Some of the fruit you listed, like cold-hardy figs and Jap persimmons aren't going to work for you, even in a Z6 without protection....See MoreAnyone growing any unusual fruit that is cold hardy?
Comments (2)Yeah, mamuang, David you must be looking for sub-tropicals? Start with the following website: http://www.crfg.org/pubs/fl/A.html That list has cultural data for many hundreds of species, and you'll notice that only a few of them are too tender for zone 9 (things like mango, coconut, pineapple, breadfruit, etc.)...See MoreCanes look green still-very unusual for zone 5a
Comments (27)Glad now that I brought this subject up...sounds like you have interesting views and questions as well. Veilchen-what you're saying about the shorter the canes, the more damage possibility...good point. That is what I was wondering about. Harry-interesting idea about increased hardiness over the years...sounds plausible Digger-had never thought of that (insects on larger bushes). I just know I would love to start with a little bigger plants in April than I usually do. Donna-I forgot, where in NYS are you!? All I know is that it was kinda nice not to spend time I didn't have anyway last fall, cutting down and carrying away all that extra growth...if I knew I'd be doing it all in April anyway. We haven't had that many ice storms (big one about 8 years ago), but yesterday the ice was AWFUL. I FELL down HARD coming out of my house...very thankful I didn't break my wrist as it slammed backwards in Abe Darby's rose bed!! And to think, I was on my way to the doctor's office anyway. LOL :0) Phyl...See Moredrew51 SE MI Z5b/6a
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