Pawnee Pecan Tree
Carya illinoinensis 'Pawnee'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pawnee Pecan Tree highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones6, 7, 8, 9
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Harvest Time
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Late Winter
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well-Drained
Growing Zones 6-9
If you've always wanted to grow a pecan tree, but were afraid that you lived too far north and your cold winter freezes would kill off your harvest, you will be happy to hear about the Pawnee Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis 'Pawnee')!
All spring and summer, you'll be grateful for the large leaves and the cooling shade they provide your home and garden. In the fall you will get loads of the largest and sweetest pecans you've ever seen. The thin shells make these big nuts easy to crack - and even easier to eat and enjoy!
Growing further north than most others, Pawnee handles winter temps up to zone 6. A Type I Pecan, Pawnee needs a Type II Pecan nearby for maximum harvest. We hear reports of people getting huge fall harvests in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington!
Planting and Application:
Pawnee makes a fantastic shade tree for a small yard, but boy, it packs a big harvest into a little space! Cooling bill-reducing and home-value-boosting legacy trees like these always are a favorite way of adding food sustainability and wildlife habitat to your landscape! Set a seating area beneath the shade and enjoy watering garden beds less as they find relief from the summer heat.
In the fall you will get loads of the largest and sweetest pecans you've ever seen. The thin shells make these big nuts easy to crack - and even easier to eat and enjoy! Commercial growers love Pawnee Pecans because they produce nuts earlier than other trees. You and your wildlife will be grateful for the bounty of healthy, delicious and versatile nuts for recipes, baking and candy-making.
- Beautiful Shade Tree
- Loads of Huge Sweet Pecans
- Reliable Producer
- Great Sweet-Nut Flavor
- Thin Shells
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These Pecan trees are scab resistant and can withstand a lot of water better than other varieties! Best in a full sun location with ample water while establishing, they won't need much fussing over or care and maintenance afterward. Provide a good layer of mulch to insulate the large root system and water only in times of drought.
You will always get a good harvest of great nuts from a happy Pawnee Pecan Tree.
