Native Pecan Trees

Native Pecan Trees – Classic Southern Shade & Sweet Nuts

Bring a true Southern classic to your landscape with Native Pecan Trees! These long-lived, stately trees are prized not only for their buttery, nutrient-rich nuts but also for their wide, shady canopies and low-maintenance nature.

Native pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are highly adaptable, deep-rooted, and perfectly suited for the Southeastern U.S. Unlike grafted varieties, these seed-grown trees may vary slightly in nut size and shape—but their resilience, longevity, and yield make them an excellent choice for home orchards, homesteads, or restoration plantings.

🌿 Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Carya illinoinensis
• Zones: 6–9
• Light: Full sun
• Mature Height: 70–100 ft
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, deep soils preferred
• Pollination: Plant at least two for best nut production
• Nut Yield: Begins in 6–10 years
• Lifespan: Can produce for over 100 years

Why We Love Them:
✓ Iconic Southern tree with delicious nuts
✓ Shade provider, habitat builder, and food source in one
✓ Long-lived and drought-tolerant once established
✓ Valuable for wildlife, edible landscapes, and legacy planting
✓ Low maintenance and highly resilient