Edibles – Fruit – Pecan Tree ‘Elliot’

Pecan Tree ‘Elliot’ 

Botanical name: carya illinoinensis ‘elliot’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 100 ft in height with a spread of up to 75 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Flower color: green/yellow 

Bloom time:  summer blooms, summer and fall harvest 

Pruning instructions: prune during dormancy in the spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate by grafting 

Landscape use:  fruit garden, patio plant, privacy, borders 

Special features: drought tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-3 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam 

Companion plants: marigolds, pawpaw tree, stinging nettle 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no