| The following pecan trees are also excellent as an | | | | lawns because it does not shed its leaves until late |
| ornamental tree. The best time to plant pecan | | | | fall and it is practically immune to the attack of |
| trees is in February. This will help in root | | | | insects. The one drawback is that it takes 12-15 |
| development as apposed to leaf, limb and trunk | | | | years before the tree begins to bear nuts . |
| growth. | | | | Pecan Tree Tips |
| Western Schley - This pecan tree will do best in | | | | Remember pecan trees need ample chill hours to |
| the arid desert southwest. It is a self pollinator | | | | produce a good crop. A good rule of thumb is to |
| and produces heavy fruit at an early age. It likes | | | | count the number of hours between November |
| arid climates and is also excellent for southern | | | | 1st and February 15th that are between 32 |
| California deserts and higher altitudes. It does well | | | | degrees and 45 degrees F. These hours are |
| in the colder Texas Panhandle region. It usually | | | | cumulative and not continuous. In the Las Cruces, |
| ripens in late October and early November. It will | | | | NM area we normally have over 1,000 chill hours. |
| also pollinate other varieties of pecan trees. | | | | Pruning one-third to one-half of the top is one |
| Burkett - This pecan tree is a medium to large | | | | way of getting pecan trees to thrive. |
| round soft shell nut. It is rich, distinctive flavored | | | | Harvest time is usually after the first good hard |
| kernel. It is a large tree and ripens in late | | | | freeze in the southwest. |
| September and through early November. Likes | | | | You should plant pecans about 2" deeper than |
| arid climates. | | | | normal to allow for settling of the soil. |
| Cheyenne - Is a medium soft shell with an | | | | Water every day for the first 2 weeks when |
| excellent flavor. It produces fruit early in the | | | | planting any tree, and use a good root stimulator |
| season - Mid September. Can pollinate other pecan | | | | to stimulate root growth. |
| varieties. It like southern humid and arid climates | | | | Visit Guzman's Greenhouse for more free |
| including east and west regions. It is a semi self | | | | gardening/landscaping information. |
| fertile. | | | | If leaves start to turn yellowish, it is time to |
| Mahan - A very large soft shell kernel. This pecan | | | | fertilize. |
| bears heavy at an early age, and is also a good | | | | If your tree is not bearing fruit you probably need |
| shade tree. It prefers arid warm winter climates. | | | | a fertilizer with ZINC. |
| Ripens in Mid November. | | | | Dead twigs in tops of pecan trees, small nuts, and |
| Mohawk - Very large soft shell also a heavy | | | | yellowing of leaves are an indication of ZINC |
| bearer when young. It does very well in the | | | | defeciency. |
| Southwest and Southeast regions. It It is a very | | | | Check your local nursery for fruit/pecan tree |
| attractive tree also excellent for the large | | | | fertilizer. |
| backyard. Ripens in Late October, early | | | | Keep your pecan tree free of insects and |
| November. | | | | diseases. Physically inspect your tree(s) on a |
| Hardy Pecan Tree - Carya Illinoinensis, is a | | | | weekly basis. |
| beautiful, majestic tree that grows to a height of | | | | Always remove grass and weeds under the tree |
| 70 to 100 feet with a spread of 40 to 75 feet. It | | | | canopy. |
| has low wide spreading branches. The tree | | | | Always plant so the root is totally buried in the |
| provides a bounty of sweet pecan fruits and lots | | | | original soil line or landscape. |
| of summer shade after reaching maturity. Hardy | | | | Amost all varieties of pecans trees will do better |
| Pecan trees have moderate water requirements | | | | with a pollinator. The Western Schle will pollinate |
| and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali | | | | other pecan trees. |
| soils. This deciduous, hardy, shade tree is ideal for | | | | |