Candy Pecan Tree
Carya illinoinensis 'Candy'
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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 |
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| 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
Candy Pecan Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 6-9
If you are lucky enough to live in a climate that is favorable to Pecan Trees, you will for sure want to add a Candy Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis 'Candy') to your landscape this year! Perhaps you've been concerned that Pecans would be too much work, take too much time, or not add any value to your home. Candy will change your way of thinking!
It is beautiful in the summer providing great shade as it matures! The small leaves give it a well-tended appearance the whole season. The nuts ripen early in the fall, sometimes as early as October. One of the special things about Candy, though, is that it doesn't take years of maturity for it to produce nuts for you. These trees have been known to start producing as soon as they reach 8 feet tall!
This is a Type II Pecan and needs a Type I like the the Desirable Pecan for the best possible pollination and yield. Candy is a reliable producer of loads of Papershell nuts that are easy to crack and give you perfect halves. They are favorites because they produce such high-quality nuts year after year with reliability and consistency! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, Candy grows 50 - 70 feet tall and 50 feet wide at maturity.
Planting and Application:
Shade trees are always home value-boosting additions! Save on cooling bills and lawn watering with trees that reduce evaporation and shade your home and garden beds. Long-lived, you'll have little work to put into it while getting back so much more! Fantastic windbreaks and shelterbelts for wildlife are called to these trees in droves for their shelter and food sources.
You'll love the edible landscaping possibilities these lovely nut trees provide! Create nut groves or food-sustainable orchards in your backyard by grouping Candy with other Pecans to maximize yield.
The nuts are smaller than most, but pack a wallop of pecan flavor! They are great to eat fresh, but spectacular when you use them in cooking or candies. They make a fruit cake worthwhile and pecan pie divine!
- Magnificent Shade Tree
- Flavorful Nuts & Easy to Remove Halves
- Type II Pecan Needs Type I Pollinator
- Produces Early & Reliably
- Loads of Papershell Nuts
- Candy, Baking & Healthy Snacking
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Candy is an easy tree to plant and care for and is very resistant to common Pecan Tree diseases. Plant in a well-drained location in full sun for the biggest harvest and best growth. Water well to establish, afterwards, these trees rarely need supplemental water. Occasional fertilizing only and pruning is needed early on when training young trees. Situate your tree in the right location for years of enjoyment with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch that greatly benefits the root system through heat, chill, and drought.
- Full Sun
- Disease Resistant
- Water Enough To Establish
- Mulch Large Root System Well
- Prune When Dormant
Shade, food and wildlife appeal await you when you order the magnificent Candy Pecan Tree! Boost home values and increase food sustainability with the help of NatureHills.com!
