(Choctaw Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Although primarily known for its sweet nuts, this large deciduous tree from central North America also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, reddish brown trunk. 'Choctaw' is a relatively disease-resistant cultivar that bears large flavorful pecans. It does well in much of the Southeast U.S.

Pecan likes full sun and acid, well drained soil. Transplanting can be difficult because of its long taproot. 'Choctaw' is a late-pollen (type 2) cultivar; plant...

(Comanche Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Although primarily known for its sweet nuts, this large deciduous tree from central North America also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, reddish brown trunk. 'Comanche' is a 1955 USDA introduction that has proven relatively susceptible to scab.

Pecan likes full sun and acid, well drained soil. Transplanting can be difficult because of its long taproot. 'Comanche' is a late-pollen (type 2) cultivar; plant it with an early-pollen (type 1) cultivar...

(Curtis Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Though primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, gray-brown to brown-black trunk. Its relatively small size and high disease resistance recommend 'Curtis' as one of the best pecan cultivars for residential landscapes. Introduced in 1896, it bears modest crops of rather small nuts late in the pecan season.

Trees generally take from 15 to 20-years before they are fruit-bearing. Harvest...

(Desirable Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Although primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree from central North America also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, reddish brown trunk. Unlike most other cultivars, which bear heavily in alternate years, 'Desirable' produces reliable crops of large sweet pecans every year. Although it is widely planted commercially in the southeastern United States, its irregular growth habit and susceptibility to scab make it a less than ideal...

(Elliott Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Though primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, gray-brown to brown-black trunk. Named after the man who discovered it in his yard in 1912, 'Elliott' produces small pecans which are widely considered to be among the most flavorful of any cultivar. It is also highly resistant to scab. It begins bearing its rather modest crops at a relatively late age.

Trees generally take from 15 to...

(Kiowa Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Though primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, gray-brown to brown-black trunk. A seedling of the highly regarded and widely planted 'Desirable', 'Kiowa' begins producing abundant crops of large sweet pecans at an early age. Unlike 'Desirable', it has a strong central leader, and tends to bear heavily in alternate years as it ages.

Harvest takes place very late in the fall season,...

(Mahan Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Though primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, gray-brown to brown-black trunk. The cultivar 'Mahan' produces abundant crops of very large pecans at a relatively young age. Its chief liabilities are its susceptibility to scab and the decline in the quality of its nuts as it ages.

Harvest takes place very late in the fall, and the larger the tree, the more prolific its nut production....

(Maramec Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Though primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, gray-brown to brown-black trunk. The cultivar 'Maramec' produces modest crops of large pecans at a relatively young age.

Harvest takes place very late in the fall, and the larger the tree, the more prolific its nut production. Pecans have smooth, woody, oblong shells that are sandy brown in color. When cracked they bear oblong, ribbed...

(Melrose Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Though primarily known for its sweet pecans, this large deciduous tree also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, gray-brown to brown-black trunk. The cultivar 'Melrose' ripens its dark-fleshed nuts late in the pecan season, with heavy crops occurring in alternate years. It is relatively resistant to scab.

Harvest takes place very late in the fall, and the larger the tree, the more prolific its nut production. Pecans have smooth, woody, oblong shells....

(Mohawk Pecan, Papershell Pecan)

Although primarily known for its sweet nuts, this large deciduous tree from central North America also has ornamental virtues such as attractive compound leaves and a straight, furrowed, reddish brown trunk. 'Mohawk' bears prolific crops of pecans at a relatively young age, often in alternate years. It is one of the most highly recommended cultivars for the South-Central and Southwest U.S.

Pecan likes full sun and acid, well drained soil. Transplanting can be difficult because of its long taproot....