Illinois selection with relatively thin shell and a high crack out rate. Emma Kay has a very fine flavor.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid-season. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils. Prefers moist soils and can tolerate periods of standing water and clay soils, but speedy growth is encouraged in moist loam. Corrective pruning to maintain central leader as necessary. Usually 4-5 large scaffolding branches allowed.
CHILL HOURS: 700-1000 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 25'-30' x 40
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO MO, KS, IN, MI, NE, MN
