The Stuart Pecan Tree is a large, easy-to-grow nut tree that produces delicious, high-quality pecans with a medium-hard shell. Grown in warm, southern growing zones, this tree is perfect for any backyard orchard.
Stuart Pecan Tree
The Stuart Pecan Tree is one of the most popular varieties of pecan trees grown in the United States. It is known for its large, high-quality nuts, which are easy to crack and have a rich, buttery flavor. Stuart Pecan Trees are also relatively easy to grow and care for, making them a good choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
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Stuart Pecan Trees typically grow to a height of 60-70 feet and a width of 40-50 feet. They have deep roots, which help them to tolerate drought and heat. Stuart Pecan Trees typically start producing nuts within 7-10 years of planting.
Stuart Pecan Trees prefer well-drained soil in full sun. They should be watered regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Once established, Stuart Pecan Trees are relatively drought-tolerant. Fertilize Stuart Pecan Trees once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Stuart Pecan Trees are relatively pest- and disease-resistant. However, they can be susceptible to pecan scab, a fungal disease that can cause the nuts to drop before they are ripe. To prevent pecan scab, spray the trees with a fungicide in the spring.
Stuart 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.
Here are some of the benefits of growing a Stuart Pecan Tree:
- Large, high-quality nuts that are easy to crack and have a rich, buttery flavor.
- Relatively easy to grow and care for.
- Drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant once established.
- Provides shade, food, and wildlife habitat.
- Nuts are a delicious and nutritious snack or ingredient in recipes.
If you are looking for a pecan tree that is easy to grow and produces high-quality nuts, the Stuart 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: 4-9
| Mature Height: | 70-100 ft |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 60-70 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Carya illinoinensis 'Elliot' |
| Harvest Time: | October |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
