Pecan Trees
PECANS
Carya illinoensis
Throughout
the South, you can tell where all the old homesteads even long after the
houses were gone by the presence of pecan trees. Everyone wanted the
large, stately trees, providing cooling shade in the summer, tasty nuts
in the fall, and allowing the warming sun to shine through in the
winter. Contrary to popular belief, they are not slow growing, but can
reach 25' within 5-7 years after planting!
Pecans are grafted to
produce the best nuts. They often bear on alternate years, and require 2
varieties for best pollination. They begin to bear in 5-7 years. They
can be susceptible to leaf spot and scab.
NATIVE
Height:
60-80'
Spread: 30-40'
Pollination: Needs 2 varieties
Bears:
Sep-Oct
Light requirements: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained pH
5.5-7.0
Pruning: Central leader
Maintenance: Needs Zinc in
fertilizer
Hardiness Zone: 6-9
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