Pawnee Pecan Trees grow in zones 6-9, producing large nuts with a medium-soft papershell. Grown naturally, this tree is perfect for any garden.
Pawnee Pecan Trees Produce a Large Nut That Has a Medium Soft Papershell
Yes, Pawnee Pecan Trees produce a large nut that has a medium-soft papershell. The nuts are typically about 1.25 inches long and have a smooth, thin shell. The kernels are sweet and flavorful, with a high oil content.
Pawnee Pecan Trees are a relatively new variety of pecan tree, but they have quickly become one of the most popular varieties due to their large, high-quality nuts and their early bearing. Pawnee Pecan Trees typically start producing nuts within 6-7 years of planting, which is earlier than many other varieties.
Pawnee Pecan Trees are also relatively easy to grow and care for. They prefer well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. They are also drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for a Pawnee Pecan Tree:
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged branches.
- Protect from frost in cold climates.
Pawnee Pecan Trees are a beautiful and productive addition to any landscape. They provide shade, food, and wildlife habitat. The nuts are also a delicious and nutritious snack or ingredient in recipes.
If you are looking for a pecan tree that is easy to grow and produces large, high-quality nuts, the Pawnee 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: 6-9 outdoors

Mature Height: | 20-30 ft |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature Width: | 15-25 ft |
Botanical Name: | Carya illinoinensis 'Pawnee' |
Growth Rate: | Slow |
Harvest Time: | October |
Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |