How fast do Stuart pecan trees grow?

2-3 feet per year
The Stuart Pecan tree height is up to 70-100 feet tall and 70 feet wide branch spread. It can grow up to 2-3 feet per year when established until a mature tree. This hardy pecan tree growth rate is extremely fast!

What is a Stewart pecan?

The Stuart Pecan Tree is one of the most common cultivars of pecans grown in the southeastern United States, and even in the world. Nuts of the Stuart Pecan Trees are medium sized, producing normally around 52 nuts per pound, with a thicker shell than some of the other papershell pecan varieties.

Are Stuart pecans good?

The Stuart has been criticized for being only fair quality with a relatively thick shell, yielding only 45 to 48% kernel while many varieties yield 55 to 60% kernels. Perhaps it’s most often cited shortcoming is the 10 to 12 (or more) years from planting of the tree until the beginning of significant nut production.

Are Stuart pecan trees self pollinating?

Pollination in the pecan orchard is critical to both the yield and quality of nuts. Pecan trees are cross-pollinated (allogamous) and although self-pollination is possible, the result is largely unsuccessful.

How does a Stuart pecan tree get its nut?

Most soil types are adaptable to grow the Stuart Pecan orchard for a successful nut harvest. [Pecan tree pollination occurs through wind and bees. Some cultivars such as the Desirable pecan trees are self pollinating, however, pollination by another cultivar will increase the nut size and the overall yield.

Can a Stuart pecan tree be shipped to ca?

This product cannot be shipped to CA. The Stuart Pecan Tree is one of the most common cultivars of pecans grown in the southeastern United States, and even in the world. The trees are strong and upright, requiring less training and pruning compared to other cultivars.

When do pecan trees start to ripen in South Carolina?

The crop of Stuart Pecan nuts begins to ripen in October and November. The Stuart Pecan tree will not pollinate itself at all, and the desirable Pecan tree is most often planted to cross pollinate the Stuart.

How long does a pecan tree take to bear?

One of the limitations of the Stuart Pecan is that it may take 8-10 years for it to come of bearing age, from a 1 year tree. Stuart Pecan trees are a late-season pollinator, which is recommended to be planted with an early season pollinator.