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Subject: [nafex] SW Virginia - effect of elevation on effective USDA growing zone
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:00:51 -0500
Hi folks,
I am looking at property to establish an orchard in SW Virginia. I am up
on the plateau of the blue ridge area where elevations range from 2200 -
>3000 feet. The area is categorized as zone 7a, however, I wonder
about the effect of altitude on the zones. Can I treat a 3000 foot
local high still as zone 7a? Or what about 2200 feet down at the creek
where cold air settles?
Of course, my primary question is- can I grow D. kaki successfully in
the orchard ; - )