Elliot Pecan Tree – 5 Gallon Pot

The original ‘Elliott’ Pecan tree was a seedling in the lawn of a house in Milton, Fla., purchased by Henry Elliot in 1912. It has stood the test of time as one of the all-time favorites for many good reasons. First, it’s a great shade tree for the backyard, requiring little if any training or maintenance. The teardrop-shaped nuts are very high quality with a hickory nut flavor, and produced in abundance, up to 250 pounds per tree. Growers who sell their pecans should receive a premium price because of its plump, perfect halves. It has high resistance to scab and needs no treatment for it. Though Elliot is hardy in USDA Zones 6 to 9, it is susceptible to late spring freezes. Therefore, we suggest growing it zones 7b to 9b if heavy nut production is desired.

Pecan nuts are a natural source of antioxidants, protein, unsaturated fats, and more.

Aside from producing some of the most delicious nuts on earth, pecan trees make very nice shade trees in the edible landscape. Ornamental features include the attractive pinnately compound deep green leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall, and slate-grey color bark that has a lightly fissured texture.

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