Can pecan trees grow in Arizona?

There is an estimated 26,000 acres of pecans in Arizona with 14,000 acres in bearing production. This year, growers planted about 2,500 acres in pecan. Most of the latest growth in Arizona pecan production is driven by more affordable land and water, Sherman explains.

How fast do pecan trees grow in Arizona?

It takes eight to 10 years for a pecan tree to start producing a profitable nut crop, Caris said, but the new plantings will drive production for years. “Because a lot of plantings have gone in, you’re going to see an increase in production almost every year for the next eight to 10 years in Arizona,” Caris said.

How much does a pecan tree sell for?

Seedling trees can be purchased for as little as $8-10, depending on size and quantity. Improved varieties (budded trees) range in price from $10-25, depending on size and quantity.

What time of year is best to plant pecan trees?

Pecan trees should be planted as soon as they are received. Bare-root or packaged pecan trees can be transplanted anytime during the dormant season, but late fall and early winter is the best time. In recent years, container-grown pecan trees have become available for the home gardener.

What kind of pecan trees grow in Arizona?

Some appropriate varieties include: Apache, Burkett, Choctaw, Cheyenne, Mohawk, Sioux, Wichita, and Western Schley. These varieties are grafted to a proven rootstock. Try to buy grafted varieties from reputable New Mexico nurseries. California rootstocks are not well adapted to Arizona growing conditions.

How long does it take for a pecan tree to bear fruit?

Trees will begin producing a few nuts three to four years after planting. Significant production can be achieved in six to eight years. Good production will begin the ninth or tenth year. Trees can be productive for a 100 years or longer.

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Are pecan trees a good investment?

“Pecans offer more profit potential than a typical row crop enterprise, a cow/calf farm or a stocker operation, even at peak cycles,” Locke says. But it takes good yields to make good money. “We set a target of 2,000 pounds per acre,” Rohla says. With a $2 per pound retail market, opportunities are pretty good.

Do I need to plant 2 pecan trees?

For pecan trees to bare nuts you will need two or more different cultivars, as they require cross pollination for maximum productivity. Pecan trees do not bear fruit until they are between the ages of four and 12 years old and that is determined by the cultivar.

Do deer eat pecans?

Deer eat pecans, but not every time. They preferably eat pecans when their green shell is not in place. So, when their shells dry up, deer can hammer and munch with ease. Nevertheless, they can also make do with the stem, buds, and leaves of the pecan, causing untold damage to it.