Description

About the Oconee Pecan Tree

Pecan enthusiasts will love this early-producing variety. The Oconee Pecan tree produces bushels of delectable nuts starting as soon as its 5th year! Oconee produces an attractive mix of large, high-quality nuts that ripen in October. One of the easiest pecan varieties to shell, the Oconee bears nuts with a large percentage of intact halves. Easy to process for baking and storing!

Pecan trees are native to the United States, where they thrive in southern locations with long growing seasons. The Oconee is a hardy variety that performs better up north compared to other pecan cultivars.

These native forest trees are now popular in commercial settings throughout the southeast. They can be grown at home too, especially if you have room for them.

When planning to add pecan trees to your yard or orchard, both Type I and Type II varieties need to be included to ensure proper pollination. Oconee is a Type I cultivar.

The Oconee Pecan tree shows good resistance to scab but benefits from regular dormant spray. It benefits from thinning and does best in full sun.

Start growing your own pecans in as little as 5 years with the Oconee Pecan tree!

Protandrous Type I

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Characteristics

Bloom Color Green
Fruit Color Brown
Fruit Size Large
Ripens/Harvest October
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 6.5
Years to Bear 5 - 7
Zone Range 6 - 9

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 75 - 100' tall x 75 - 100' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 75 - 100' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 6 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow pecan trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

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