Desirable Pecan - 7 Gallon - #32731
Desirable Pecan - 7 Gallon - #32731
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Planted in February 2026
The 'Desirable' pecan tree is a premier, fast-growing, large-stature cultivar reaching 70–100 feet tall and wide, popular for consistent, high-quality yields of large, easy-to-shell nuts. It thrives in USDA zones 6-9, requires full sun, and is a Type 1 pollinator (needs a Type 2 partner).
UGA Pecan Breeding +5
UGA Pecan Breeding +5
Key Characteristics and Care:
- Nut Quality: Produces large, high-quality, well-filled nuts, often yielding 39–48 nuts per pound.
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing, often 2 to 3 feet per year.
- Ripening Time: Late season, typically October to November.
- Maintenance: While reliable, it is susceptible to scab, requiring regular monitoring or fungicide, especially in high-pressure environments.
- Pollination: Type 1 (Protandrous), best paired with Type 2 varieties like Stuart, Elliott, or Choctaw.
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Lifespan: Pecan trees can live for over 100 years, but productive life in a commercial orchard is shorter.
UGA Pecan Breeding +7
Best Practices:
- Planting: Needs deep, well-drained soil in full sun.
- Spacing: Space 40–80 feet apart.
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Harvesting: Nuts ripen from October to November.
Ty Ty Nursery +2
Desirable is highly regarded for its large, uniform, and flavorful nuts that make it ideal for commercial, home garden, and landscape planting, provided disease, namely scab, is managed.
UGA Pecan Breeding +4
UGA Pecan Breeding +4
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$185.00 USD
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