Questions tagged [pecan]
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How much growth should I expect from my pecan tree?
We bought a pecan tree that is basically a 2' tall stick right now. It was planted in an opening with other trees and should get about 75% of available daylight.
How many years would you think it should take for it to start producing? How much…
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Why is my pecan tree only producing tiny fruits?
For a couple of years, my pecan tree has been yielding tiny nuts (3 cm/1 inch in length), and only a few of them.
I live in a Mediterranean climate, and the last few summers were somewhat harsher than the usual. Can this be the cause? Can it be…
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Can trees starve for water as they get bigger?
We had this huge pecan tree that stood alone. The landlord said it used to put out paper shell pecans that could be cracked with one hand a decade ago. I also heard that smaller pecan trees put more nuts out and I wander why? All the nuts this large…
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Pecan Tree from root cuttings
I had a pecan tree fall over last year during high winds. This year I took some roots from the tree. How long will it take for the roots to form stems and leaves? Will anything grow from these cuttings? Do I need to plant them or let them set in…
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Pecan trees growing from Roots
I have several pecan trees that were planted too deep. If I cut them back to the root and let a new tree grow up, will it it be any good, either for shade or nuts? One tree has already done this and looks pretty healthy, but it's only 4 or 5 years…
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