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Oconee Pecan Tree, a Large, High Quality Nut
The Oconee Pecan Tree is a large, high-quality pecan tree that is known for its early bearing and its large, delicious nuts. It is a popular choice for commercial and home orchards because of its reliability and its ability to produce high yields of nuts.
Oconee Pecan Trees can grow up to 75-100 feet tall and 40-60 feet wide, but they can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, but they are also tolerant of some shade and drought. Oconee Pecan Trees are relatively low-maintenance, but they should be fertilized in the spring and watered regularly during the first growing season.
Oconee Pecan Trees typically begin to produce nuts within 5-7 years of planting. The nuts are ready to harvest in the fall, when they fall to the ground. Once harvested, the nuts can be dried and stored for up to a year.
Oconee Pecan Trees are a valuable asset to any orchard or landscape. They produce large, delicious nuts that are prized for their flavor and nutritional value. Oconee Pecan Trees are also relatively easy to care for and can provide many years of enjoyment.
Here are some tips for growing Oconee Pecan Trees:
- Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
- Space trees 40-60 feet apart.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Prune in the winter to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain the desired size and shape of the tree.
- Harvest the nuts in the fall, when they fall to the ground.
- Dry and store the nuts for up to a year.
With proper care, Oconee Pecan Trees will thrive for many years and provide you with delicious nuts for many seasons.
Here are some additional benefits of the Oconee Pecan Tree:
- It is a good pollinator for other pecan trees.
- It is resistant to scab, a common pecan disease.
- It is a good producer, even in poor growing conditions.
- It has a long shelf life.
If you are looking for a reliable and productive pecan tree, the Oconee Pecan Tree is a great option.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in Fall and Winter and will lose most of their leaves looking dead and dry, is very normal. The plants will flush out in Spring.
We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the California Department of Agriculture.
Bare Root Plants: the plant is shipped with the roots taken out of the pot/ground, and the roots are then wrapped in moist paper, with or without soil. The roots wrapped in moist medium is then covered with some kind of plastic to hold the moisture. The paper with moisture will keep the plant alive, during the journey. The plants, once received, the roots should be given a soak for 30 minutes and planted immediately.
Growing Zones: 7-9
| Mature Height: | 20-30 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Part Sun (4 hours minimum) or Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 10-15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Cercis canadensis |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
