Desirable Pecan

Desirable Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) lives up to its name, offering large, buttery nuts with a high kernel percentage. This tree is a top pick for commercial growers, thanks to its bountiful yield and resistance to diseases. Its majestic stature adds grandeur to any landscape.

2-3′ Bareroot Grafted

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 6-9
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam
Water Requirements: Deep, infrequent watering
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Heat Tolerance: Good
Chilling Hours: 600-800 hours

Pollination Requirements: Cross-pollination from Type II required
Pollination Mechanisms: Wind
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: Greenish-yellow

Plant Size: 70-100' tall, 40-75' wide
Plant Spacing: 35-45'
Growth Habit: Upright-spreading
Rootstock: Moore, Stuart, or Choctaw Seedling

Nut size: 1-1.5"
Nut Flavor: Sweet and rich
Nut/Husk Color and Appearance Brown, oval, and smooth
Harvest Time: October-November
Yield & Storage: High yield, store in cool, dry place
Years to Bear: 10-12

Pecan Scab: Susceptible
Pecan Phylloxera Resistance: Susceptible
Pecan Bacterial Leaf scorch: Moderately Susceptible
Pecan Anthracnose Resistance: Moderately Susceptible
Pecan Weevil Resistance: Susceptible
Hickory Shuckworm Resistance: Susceptible

Growth Habit: Upright-spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Lifespan: 150-300 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital