Lakota was selected from the cross ‘Mahan’ x ‘Major’. It produces high-quality nuts shell easily into halves, yielding cream-to-golden color kernels with rich flavor; 54 nuts per pound with 58% kernel.The tree grows to a mature height of 75 to 100 feet. It has excellent tree strength, early nut maturity, and high levels of scab resistance. Lakota is a Type 2 pollinator that bears in 6-7 years and ripens in mid- to late-October, 2 weeks after Pawnee. Best pollinators: Pawnee or Mandan. USDA ZONES: Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9.