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How to Grow a Pecan Tree
How to Grow a Pecan Tree. Popular because of the tasty edible nuts it produces, the pecan tree is a favorite in southern climates. It can grow 70 to 100 feet tall and live to be well over one hundred. Named the Texas state tree in 1919, it is a fast grower and in just a few years you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Follow the guidelines given...
Popular because of the tasty edible nuts it produces, the pecan tree is a favorite in southern climates. It can grow 70 to 100 feet tall and live to be well over one hundred. Named the Texas state tree in 1919, it is a fast grower and in just a few years you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Follow the guidelines given below.
Choose a planting location keeping in mind the mature size of the tree. Keep away from structures and power lines. Purchase bare-root trees and plant as soon as possible, making sure the roots don't dry out. The best planting time is late fall and early winter.
Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots without crowding. While digging, soak the roots in water. Position the pecan tree in the hole at the same level it was in the container. Remember the soil settles after a few days.
Add topsoil and distribute evenly around the roots. Enrich clay or sandy soil with peat moss or compost. When half-filled, water thoroughly and let settle. Add more soil and water again. When settled this time, finish adding soil, leaving a water basin around the base of the tree.
Add a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and discourage weeds.
Prune the newly planted tree by removing 1/2 of the top. This encourages rapid growth.
Water thoroughly and consistently for the first few years, avoiding ponding water. This is essential for the roots to establish.
Tips & Warnings
Fertilize bearing pecan trees with 10-10-10 fertilizer in late February each year. Measure the diameter of the trunk and apply 4 lbs. of fertilizer for each inch.
Avoid damage by insects and disease with early detection. At first sign take a sample to your local nursery for identificantion and treatment.
