Nut Tree, Hardy Pecan

The Hardy Pecan is one of the country’s most popular pecan trees and produces sweet, delicious nuts! Each nut is encased in a thin husk which splits open into four sections when ripe in fall. These trees are resistant to winter freezes and typically grow 75-100′ tall with a large, rounded spreading crown. Hardy Pecans are also beautiful as tall ornamental shade trees. These trees are self-pollinating but produce a more abundant crop when planted with another pecan tree.

  • Beautiful for shade trees
  • Attracts songbirds and pollinators
  • Drought tolerant

Plant Details +

Botanical Carya illinoinensis
Common Name Hardy Pecan
Size #1
Height 75-100'
Spacing 40-70'
Hardiness Zones 5-9
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Simple, green leaves
Flower Greenish-yellow catkins
Harvest Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: It tolerates a variety of soils and conditions. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. No fertilizer required. Prune in winter during dormancy to remove unwanted branches and suckers and to thin our crowded limbs.

Pests or Diseases: No serious insect or disease problems