Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Deep, infrequent watering
Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy loam
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 35-45′
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 600-800 hours
Heat Tolerance: Good
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Moore, Stuart, or Choctaw Seedling
Plant Size: 70-100′ tall, 40-75′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Nut size: 1-1.5″
Nut Flavor: Mild, sweet
Nut/Husk Color and Appearance Brown, smooth
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 10-12
Lifespan: 150-300 years
Pollination Requirements: Cross-pollination from Type I required
Pollination Mechanisms: Wind
Harvest Time: October-November
Yield & Storage: High yield, store in cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Pecan Scab: Moderately Resistant
Pecan Phylloxera Resistance: Resistant
Pecan Bacterial Leaf scorch: Moderately Resistant
Pecan Anthracnose Resistance: Resistant
Pecan Weevil Resistance: Moderately Resistant
Hickory Shuckworm Resistance: Moderately Resistant
Paul Young (Verified Customer) –
Little concerned about one of the tree’s root system. All it had was tap root. The other had a better root system but nothing like the Oconee that I received. I hope that the tap one will take.
David S. (Verified Customer) –
Root system appears well developed and healthy. Already prepped as directed (nice clear instructions provided) and transplanted. Looking forward to watching it come out of dormancy and resume its growth.