The pecan tree diagram ( genus Carya illinoinensis ) is the state tree of Texas and suited for grow in all counties . Pecan trees are good for big landscapes as shade trees and for their ballock . Pecan trees opt full sun and nutrient - rich , well - drained land . Grafted miscellany are domesticate for nut production and quality and diverge greatly by variety . Purchase container - mature , bare - root , or large - tree transplants from reputable nursery and garden centers .

North Texas Pecans

recommend varieties of pecan for northerly Texas ( in order of grandness ) include Pawnee , Maramec , Caddo , Osage , Shoshoni and Mohawk . Pawnee mature very early on and is specially good for the Texas panhandle region , harmonize to Texas A&M extension lit . It produces a medium - sized , good - quality nut . Extension lit suggests Pawnee might have a natural resistance to aphids . Maramec pecan tree diagram are strong and produce declamatory nuts .

East to South Texas Pecans

recommend varieties for eastern to southern Texas include Chotaw , Cheyenne , Desirable , Caddo , Cape Fear , Forkert , Kiowa , Oconee and Houma . Choctaw has strike foliation , is insubordinate to pecan scab and grow many good character nuts , but it requires mellow - quality soil and heedful direction for the good execution . Cheyenne is a smaller pecan tree that acquire high-pitched - calibre nuts in five to seven years but is highly susceptible to aphid infestation .

West Texas Pecans

commend pecan multifariousness for western Texas include Wichita , Tijas , Cheyenne , Western , Pawnee , Burkett , Sioux and Caddo . Wichita is the most productive pecan tree diagram originate in Texas , fit in to annexe lit , and begin bearing yield in only five to seven year . Careful pruning and management improves its appearance and production . Tejas is a large , vigorous tree , give rise good - quality egg . maturate Tejas in ironic area of the neighborhood .

Central to South Texas Pecans

urge assortment for central to southern Texas include Sioux , Choctaw , Wichita , Cheyenne , Pawnee , Forkert , Cape Fear , Kiowa and Caddo . Sioux is a good pecan tree for the house landscape with its high tone nuts and strong , well trained limb . Siouan requires fungicide sprays during humid weather to manage scab disease . Forkert is a little - know , old diverseness from Mississippi , but it is gather in popularity because of its fantabulous en tone .

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