Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
The pecan is one of the best growing native nut tree for Central Texas. It is recommended to have both an early-pollen-shedding and a late-pollen-shedding variety in your landscape for fertilization. (ag)
Caddo
An early-pollen-shedding variety. Caddo has strong limbs, scab resistance, early ripening and attractive foliage. The nuts are small but of high quality. Trees bear in 5 to 6 years and bear well annually. 63 nuts/lb; 57 percent kernel. (ag)
Small pecan of excellent quality. Extremely good disease resistance. Productive at 6 years and regularly thereafter. (ns)
Recommended by ag, mg, og, ns
Cheyenne
An early-pollen-shedding variety. Cheyenne is very productive, smaller tree which begins to bear a high quality nut in only 5 to 7 years. It is particularly susceptible to aphids. 51 nuts/lb; 57 percent kernel. (ag) Medium-sized pecans, trees productive at early age, generally after 5 years. Trees are comparatively small at maturity. Good disease resistance, but prone to aphids. Good kernel quality. (ns)
Recommended by ag, mg, og, ns
Desirable
An early-pollen-shedding variety. Desirable is an outstanding variet for the humid areas of east and south Texas and also produces well in central Texas. The tree grows fast but requires at least 8 to 10 years to bear 15 pounds of pecans. It has weak "V" limb angles which require training and its foliage is light green rather than a more attractive dark color. Scab resistance is moderate and can be controlled with fungicide sprays. Desirable is not an exceptionally heavy bearer, but as an older tree it is the most regular producer of crops of high quality pecans. 39 Nuts/lb; 54 percent kernel. (ag) Very old commercial variety that still ranks high. Large pecans, of very good quality. Bears almost every year. Disease-resistant and somewhat weak-wooded in winds and ice. Foliage is medium green. (ns)
Recommended by ag, mg, og, ns
Choctaw
A late-pollen-shedding variety. Choctaw is a good yard tree because of its beautiful foliage, scab resistance and high yields of large, high quality pecans. Unfortunately, Choctaw requires the very best soil and management, otherwise it will fail. 38 nuts/lb; 59 percent kernel. (ag) Large pecans, outstanding quality. Tree is vigorous, dark green, and disease-resistant, making it a good landscape tree. Thin shell with attractive very high quality kernels. (ns)
Recommended by ag, mg, og, ns
Kiowa
A late-pollen-shedding variety. Kiowa is a newer variety that has good limb structure, attractive foliage and large nuts. It begins to bear at about 6 years of age and bears good crops, but nut quality has been inconsistent. 39 nuts/lb; 57 percent kernel. (ag) Large pecan, good quality. Attractive yard tree. Productive at early age, good disease resistance. (ns)
Recommended by ag, mg, og, ns
REFERENCES
SOURCES
- Womack Nursery, 2551 Hwy. 6, DeLeon, TX 76444, 254-893-6497, pecan@womacknursery.com
- Texas Pecan Nursery, P.O. Box 306, Chandler, TX 75758, 903-849-6203
- L-Bar Nut Farm, Yorktown, TX
- Johnson Nursery, Ellijay, GA. Has 'Desirable' cultivar.
