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Black Truffle

Tuber melanosporum, Tuberaceae

Zones
6a–9b
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)Full Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Antagonistic Plants

White TruffleTuber magnatum

Black and white truffles compete for the same ecological niche and host tree relationships, with territorial exclusion

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Black Truffle grow in?

Black Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 6a through 9b.

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