Elliot Pecan Tree

Scientific Name: Carya illinoinensis 'Elliott'

Common Name: Elliott Pecan

Height: Approximately 60–80 feet

Width: Approximately 60–80 feet

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Country/State of Origin: Developed in the United States

USDA Hardiness Zones: Suitable for zones 6–9

Chill Hours: Approximately 400–500 chill hours below 45°F (7.2°C)

Notable Features:

• Nut Characteristics:
• Size: Medium, approximately 67 nuts per pound.
• Shape: Round to slightly teardrop-shaped.
• Shell: Thin, facilitating easy cracking.
• Kernel: Bright, well-flavored, with a high percentage of edible meat.
• Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to scab disease, a common issue in pecan cultivation.
• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with other pecan varieties. Compatible pollinators include 'Candy,' 'Sumner,' and 'Melrose.'
• Bearing Age: Typically begins to bear in six to eight years.
• Alternate Bearing: May exhibit alternate bearing tendencies, producing a heavy crop one year followed by a lighter crop the next.