pecan hickory (#1)

Seedling trees of named cultivars. It requires at least two trees for cross-pollination. Pecans are wind-pollinated.

Northern pecan seedlings: Northern pecan is notable for its cold hardiness and early ripening nuts, making it a suitable pecan for colder climates.

This year we offer seedlings from the cultivar “Major” collected and offered by Clifford England of England’s Orchard & Nursery.

Plant details:
Genus & species: Carya illinoinensis
Hardiness: Zone 5 to zone 9
Sun: Full sun preferred
Soil type: Tolerant of a variety of soil types, though preferring rich, deep, moist, loamy soils
Soil moisture: Tolerant of varying moisture levels but prefers moist soils, well-drained, drought-tolerant once established