Sumner Pecan Tree
Carya illinoinensis 'Sumner'
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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
Sumner Pecan Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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
Growing Zones 6-10
Do you want a ton of edible nuts, on a tree that's easy care and great taste? Of course you do! Sumner will give you that every year! The Sumner Pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis 'Sumner') is one of the best trees for homegrown pecans on the market! Rich and butterfly, these are Papershell Pecans that are easy to crack!
Candy, world-class pecan pies, and healthy snacking are within reach! And it all starts with greenish catkins in the spring, compound tropical-looking foliage all summer, golden hues in the fall, and then clusters of mottled smooth-shelled Pecans! You'll enjoy a late-season harvest of fairly large fruit, with nuts maturing in October to November; averaging over 50 nuts per pound!
Featuring a massive broad symmetrical, oval crown, this tree develops a distinctive upright form with age. This Type II Pecan, Sumner needs a Type I planted nearby for maximum yield. Sumner was a chance seedling found in Tifton, GA. around 1932 by Walter Sumner.
Planting and Application:
The spreading strong branches are ideal for use in windbreaks and shelterbelts! Handling the southeastern US climate best, Sumner will become a towering keystone species and legacy tree in the landscape! Not just for you and future generations, but for all walks of wildlife as well!
Many types of Lepidoptera use Pecan trees as Host Plants for their larvae, songbirds nest and roost in their canopy, and a wide variety of wildlife will help you use your harvest each fall when they need a reliable food source! Create groves that serve as sanctuaries for man and beast by planting multiple Pecan Trees together. Sumner pollinates with Desirable and Oconee Pecans beautifully!
Those strong branches also provide cooling shade over your home and garden, making them an excellent lawn tree! Reduce home cooling costs while adding generational curb appeal to your landscape with one of these mighty edible landscaping trees!
- Type II Pecan Tree
- Lush Green Compound Foliage
- Broad, Tall, Oval Symmetrical Crown
- Loads of Large Buttery Pecans
- Beautiful Big Shade Tree - Largest Of The Pecan Family
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Commercial growers love Sumner Pecan Trees because they produce a lot of nuts, are more disease-resistant than most and stand upright and strong without a lot of pruning. Pecans like humid conditions with an extended warm late season throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 10 to ripen the nuts.
Give Pecan Trees a spot in full sun for best results. When you do your tree planting, plan to give a moderate amount of regular water during the first season and consistent moisture in a site with rich, well-drained soils. Provide young trees with a thick layer of mulch over the root system to help during drought, but these trees can be drought tolerant once established. Prune if needed when dormant.
- Full Sun Trees
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Yet Regular Moisture
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune When Dormant
- Good Resistance to Pecan Scab
Big trees mean big harvests! And the Sumner Pecans are big on both! While it can take over 10 years from seed to enjoy your first harvest, Nature Hills ships trees that are already forming their tap roots 3-5 years of age, straight from our nursery! Hurry and order this fantastic nut tree for your food forest or urban landscape today from Nature Hills Nursery!
