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Carya Illinoinensis - Pecan tree is the state tree of Texas! The United States produces 80% of the worlds pecans making it very valuable nut. Highly nutritious as they are sodium-free and contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, as well as 18% protein content. They make for wonderful pies, ice creams or just as a snack!
Full sun to partial sun.
Native to North America
Drought tolerant once established.
Due to California Department of Agriculture, we cannot ship this item to the state of California.
This Native Pecan Tree comes established in a 1 Gallon trade pot
Size: Mature size can reach up to 120'ft high x 70'ft wide
Light: Requires Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sun light)
Chill Hours: Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 800 - 1,200 (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season.)
Hardiness zone: 6 - 9 View Map
Native to North America
Characteristics: Lifespan of 300 years. Once a pecan starts producing you can expect an average of 75 to 150 pounds of nuts every single year
Soil, Water, Fertilize: Grow in deep, moist, well draining, rich, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 - 6.5+. Slightly acidic soil. Add zinc sulfate in the spring and summer helps boost production.
*We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.
*Plants ship dormant in winter months.
*Pictures shown are of mature plants.
Keep mature size in mind when planting to avoid overcrowding or roots invading foundations.
Best to plant during dormancy, from late November to February, to promote healthy root growth prior to spring.
Pecans are wind-pollinated. Best to plant in multiple to ensure proper pollination.
Increase air circulation and movement to avoid chances of leaf disease.
Water regularly during first 2 years after planting and during periods of drought.
Hardiness zone for this plant: 6 - 9
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Native Pecan
Used as a food source for thousands of years prior to expeditions to the Americas, soon becoming an important item in trade in 1761. Although they have been cultivated for a relatively short time, there are more than 500 cultivars with unique traits due to the pecan breeding programs.
