Pecan trees shed flowers, leaves, and branches, which some people consider to be too messy.
Be aware though that the crop yield is not the same every year.
Pecan trees alternate with a heavy crop year followed by a light crop year.
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Just as important as the right soil texture is that the roots have ample room to grow.
That amount is not likely provided by rainfall so you will need to establish a watering schedule.
Temperature and Humidity
The ideal climate for pecans is warm and humid.
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A factor that considerably limits the trees geographical scope is that it needs warm nights.
Zinc is an important micro-nutrient for pecan trees, both for newly planted and established trees.
Based on the results and recommendations, you’ve got the option to apply zinc foliar spray.
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The nuts from a grafted pecan tree are identical to the nuts produced by the scion.
Always remove all broken, weak, dead, of crossing branches.
Therefore, your best bet is to plant disease-resistant pecan varieties.
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The other problem with pecan trees can be aphids, either black or yellow aphids.
Heavy rain often helps to reduce their populations and hosing them off has the same effect.
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