PECANS - PAPERSHELL

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PECANS

1 yr 2-3+ ft tall grafted & 2 yr 4-5+ ft tall grafted trees

with a 2 ft taproot and long feeder roots!

Stuart Papershell Type 2

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.

Choctaw Papershell Type 2

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.

Desireable Papershell Type 1

The most outstanding feature of 'Pawnee' is its large nut size combined with very early nut maturity. Produces a high-quality nut of medium to large size.

Pollinate with a Type 2 variety. Ripens in Sept..

Jackson Papershell Type 1

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.

Planting Information

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 (Protagynous) 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.