PECANS - PAPERSHELL

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PECANS - Papershell, ALMONDS

Pecans are a staple of the southern gardener. The trees grow large (50+ ft.) and add beauty to any landscape. The nuts are used in so many different ways such as salads, breads, butters and fresh out of the shell. We enjoy them fresh year round by keeping them in the freezer. Plant trees 60-90 ft. apart. For cross-pollination, plant a Type 1 (Protogynous) variety with a Type 2 (Protandrous) variety to coordinate the correct blooming sequence. A lot of fancy talk for having one tree ready to shed pollen when the other is ready to receive pollen. Bearing age can be 3 to 7 years, and will vary by variety and area. Available zinc in the soil is very important for good nut formation; consult your local Extension Service agent for recommendations. Our trees are a 2-3 ft. height with a 2 ft. tap root and far reaching feeder roots. Prepare a 2-3 ft. deep by 3 ft. wide hole. Mix soil with composted amendments and possibly lime, as they prefer a loose soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5.

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PECANS

2-3+ ft tall grafted trees with a 2 ft taproot and feeder roots!

Choctaw

Wonderfully grown through the South, Choctaw produces large 2”, high quality pecans high in oil content. Nuts are produced in abundance consistently. A choice tree for the home yard being resistant to scab and glossy dark green leaves in the summer that turn a brilliant fall color. Ripens in Sept. & Oct.

Zones 7-9.

Type 2

Desirable

A large soft shell nut with very good flavor and texture. The nut fills out well, and production is heavy and consistent. The tree has disease resistance. Pollinate with a Type 1 variety. Ripens in Oct. to Nov.

Type 1

Stuart

An old favorite, Stuart has large soft-shell nuts that fill out well and bear heavily. The tree grows quickly and is widely adaptable to many soils and areas. Pollinate with a Type 1 variety. Ripens in Oct.

Type 2

Jackson

It just keeps getting better and better! A higher yielding pecan tree that has high disease-resistance to scab, great for the home orchardist and

self-pollinating! The large papershell nuts are outstanding in size and kernel percentage. Ripens in Sept. to Oct.

Zones 6-9.

Type 1

ALMONDS

How about harvesting almonds in your own yard? Treat these cousins to the peach just like a peach tree for planting, pruning and spraying.

Hall's Hardy

This hardy variety of almond is one of the best for the home garden since it has beautiful large pink blooms, late blooming yet early ripening and is

self-pollinating. Ripens in July.

(600-800 chill hours)

Zones 5-8.