Last year was a frustrating pecan year for many – the early first freeze in October caused a lot of shucks to not open up, reducing yields. Pecans are a beautiful tree and a delicious crop but are a ...

Despite their native durability, pecan trees are notorious for pest problems. Here are some of the common problems and solutions for home gardeners: Fall webworms — Known for the large webs they ...

Despite heat and drought challenges, Texas pecan production is expected to reach 30-35 million pounds, aligning with state ...

Pecans have particular requirements for pollination, nutrients, and pest management if they are to produce abundant crops. Remember that many pecan cultivars do not start producing nuts until they are ...

Cooler weather, especially winter, is perfect for planting trees and shrubs in south Louisiana. Planting in winter gives the trees several months to establish roots before they begin active ...

Pecan trees and their hickory tree cousin are nutty buddies not from South Carolina. The pecan is the only nut tree native to the United States and is indigenous to North America. It is found along ...

Unlike other trees, this American native is conveniently planted in the fall to protect from increasing sun in the spring. Plus, it provides an edible bounty.

TIFTON, GA—Pecan trees, like many fruit trees, have a tendency to bear fruit in cycles, producing a large crop in one or two years, followed by one or two years with little or no crop. This cycle, ...

The unusually wet and cold weather of spring has actually been good for Louisiana's pecan and fruit trees. A good example is a 100-acre pecan farm in south Caddo Parish, which is the one of its kind ...

Dear Roger: I am ready to buy my pecan trees. You promised when I called you in September that you would write again about trees that don’t get scab. — Pete Simpson, Lillington. Dear Pete: I wrote ...

Out of 500 named varieties of pecan trees, about a dozen are recommended for each area of Texas. The pecan tree became the official state tree of Texas in 1919, credited to Governor Hogg’s love for ...