Starking® Hardy Giant™ Pecan Tree
Description
Protandrous Type I
Big, easy-to-crack nuts. Dependably yields thin-shelled pecans for fresh-eating and scrumptious homemade pies. Tree withstands temperatures as low as -20ºF. Discovered in 1947, introduced in 1955. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in late September. Grafted. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Colby or Stark® Surecrop™.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Green |
Distance To Pollinator | 75 - 250' |
Fruit Color | Brown |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late September To Early October |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
Texture | Crunchy |
Years to Bear | 10 - 15 |
Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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