Ellington Curse is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 9 through 11, shrugs off deer and shrugs off dry spells. Its spring flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and native bees. A nitrogen-fixer, it draws nitrogen from the air and feeds it back to the soil — turn it under or leave the roots in place, and the next planting inherits a richer bed.
Zones
9-11
pH Range
4.3-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Ellington Curse is
Ellington Curse grows as a perennial and reaches around 25 feet at maturity. It blooms in spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Ellington Curse
Ellington Curse grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. Ellington Curse does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.3 to 8, on well-drained to fast-draining ground. It needs a growing season of at least 60 frost-free days and about 0 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
9-11
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.3 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells), excessive (dry/moderately dry)
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Frost Tolerance
44.6°F
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Mature Height
25 ft
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Chill Hours
0+
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Frost-Free Days
60+
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Plant it right
Set ellington curse in full sun with well-drained to fast-draining soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Ellington Curse prefers pH 4.3 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band. It fixes its own nitrogen, so skip the high-nitrogen feed and instead dust the seed with a matching rhizobium inoculant at sowing.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — ellington curse is toxic to dogs and cats (mild severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Ellington Curse offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Ellington Curse thrives
Ellington Curse is hardy across USDA zones 9 through 11. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 9–11·Where Ellington Curse growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Ellington Curse can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Ellington Curse in my zone?
Ellington Curse grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Ellington Curse?
Set ellington curse out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Ellington Curse need?
Ellington Curse needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Ellington Curse need?
Ellington Curse prefers soil pH 4.3 to 8, on well-drained to fast-draining ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Ellington Curse attract pollinators?
Yes — ellington curse's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Ellington Curse safe for pets?
Ellington Curse is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with mild severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.