Native Pecan

Buy Native Pecan Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The Native Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a large, long-lived deciduous tree valued for its edible nuts, excellent shade, and wildlife benefits.

These are seedling-grown pecan trees rather than named grafted cultivars. Each tree is genetically unique, so nut size, shell thickness, flavor, production, and the age at which it begins bearing may vary. Seedling pecans are excellent choices for wildlife plantings, reforestation projects, large properties, food plots, and naturalized areas.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Native deciduous nut and shade tree
• Botanical Name: Carya illinoinensis
• Mature Size: Approximately 70–100 feet tall and 40–75 feet wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Sun: Full sun is best
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Fruit: Edible pecans enclosed in a green outer husk
• Harvest Season: Fall
• Time to Bear: Seedling trees may require approximately 8–15 years or longer to produce meaningful crops
• Pollination: Plant more than one genetically different pecan tree for improved pollination and nut production
• Soil: Prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil
• Water: Water regularly while establishing; mature trees are more drought tolerant
• Landscape Uses: Reforestation, wildlife plantings, food plots, large shade trees, naturalized areas, farms and large residential properties
• Wildlife Value: Pecans provide food for squirrels, deer, birds and other wildlife

Important Seedling Pecan Note:

Because this tree is grown from seed, it will not produce fruit identical to the parent tree. Customers wanting predictable nut quality, harvest time and disease resistance should select a named grafted pecan cultivar. Native seedling pecans are best suited for wildlife, shade, reforestation and customers who appreciate naturally variable trees.

Pecan trees have separate male and female flowers on the same tree, but their bloom timing often prevents dependable self-pollination. Planting genetically different pecan trees nearby improves the possibility of successful cross-pollination. NC State Extension

Contact Advanced Nursery Growers

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Phone: (850) 391-2228

Local pickup is available. Limited shipping may be available for qualifying smaller trees when arranged and approved in advance. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is required.

Wholesale Availability

Wholesale quantities may be available for nurseries, landscapers, reforestation projects, wildlife plantings and other approved buyers. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current sizes, quantities and wholesale pricing.