Size: 18-24’
Northern Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Northern pecan is a cold-hardy variety of the native pecan tree, well-suited for Michigan’s climate. This large, long-lived deciduous tree produces smaller, thin-shelled nuts with excellent flavor that ripen reliably even in cooler northern conditions. A member of the walnut family, northern pecan develops a tall, stately form with a broad, rounded crown and strong, spreading branches. Beyond its value as a nut producer, it provides excellent shade, supports wildlife, and serves as a host plant for the Hickory Horned Devil moth.
Requirements:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained clay, sand, or loam; tolerates acidic or alkaline soils
Key Features:
Bloom Period: Late March to early April
Mature Size: 75–100 feet tall × 40–70 feet wide
Wildlife Value: Nuts provide food for mammals and birds; host plant for the Hickory Horned Devil moth
Plant Care:
Do not plant under power lines. Choose a permanent location, as northern pecan develops a deep taproot and grows to a large mature size. For best nut production, plant multiple cultivars of both pollination types to ensure cross-pollination. It performs best in moist, silty loams with good drainage but tolerates a variety of soils once established. Northern pecan makes an excellent long-term investment for large landscapes, parks, and naturalized areas, offering both beauty and productivity in Michigan’s growing conditions.
This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale.
Pick up from Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
Size: 18-24’
Northern Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Northern pecan is a cold-hardy variety of the native pecan tree, well-suited for Michigan’s climate. This large, long-lived deciduous tree produces smaller, thin-shelled nuts with excellent flavor that ripen reliably even in cooler northern conditions. A member of the walnut family, northern pecan develops a tall, stately form with a broad, rounded crown and strong, spreading branches. Beyond its value as a nut producer, it provides excellent shade, supports wildlife, and serves as a host plant for the Hickory Horned Devil moth.
Requirements:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained clay, sand, or loam; tolerates acidic or alkaline soils
Key Features:
Bloom Period: Late March to early April
Mature Size: 75–100 feet tall × 40–70 feet wide
Wildlife Value: Nuts provide food for mammals and birds; host plant for the Hickory Horned Devil moth
Plant Care:
Do not plant under power lines. Choose a permanent location, as northern pecan develops a deep taproot and grows to a large mature size. For best nut production, plant multiple cultivars of both pollination types to ensure cross-pollination. It performs best in moist, silty loams with good drainage but tolerates a variety of soils once established. Northern pecan makes an excellent long-term investment for large landscapes, parks, and naturalized areas, offering both beauty and productivity in Michigan’s growing conditions.
This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale.
Pick up from Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
