- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 70 - 100 Feet
- Mature Spread 40 - 75 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
For a large tree with edible nuts, consider planting the magnificent Native Pecan Tree. Botanically called Carya illinoinensis, the Native Pecan Tree tends to grow to around 70 to 100 feet tall, but can grow higher in ideal conditions. Covered in attractive glossy foliage, it produces catkins from April to May and nuts for harvesting around October. This tree is perfect for providing shade.
A North American native, the Native Pecan is a deciduous tree that is suitable for growing in zones 5 to 9. It forms a pleasing symmetrical shape with a mainly oval crown. Being such a large specimen, it is better suited to larger landscapes and open spaces. The nuts are favored by wildlife, especially squirrels.
Native Pecan Tree Care
The Native Pecan Tree performs best in full sun. It prefers a moist and fertile soil that is deep and well drained. Water deeply and regularly after planting until it is established. Fertilizing with a balanced feed and supplementary zinc will help encourage nut formation. Due to its impressive mature size, it should not be planted near structures or under overhead lines.
Any pruning is best carried out when the tree is dormant in winter. Remove any dead, diseased or crossing branches and thin the canopy if it becomes very dense.
Native Pecan Tree Spacing
In the right conditions, the Native Pecan Tree can grow to around 100 feet tall and produce a canopy 40 to 75 feet wide. Multiple specimens can be spaced around 40 to 80 feet apart to allow the crowns to mature and develop symmetrically.
Native Pecan Tree Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 70 - 100 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 40 - 75 Feet |
| Spacing: 40 - 75 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Gold/Yellow to Green |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Green to Gold in Spring |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Native Pecan Tree |
| Other Name(s): Hardy Pecan |
| Scientific Name: Carya illinoinensis |
- SKU:
- 123PLA0040-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations