Pecan

Future shade tree, food source, and talking point — all in one.

A true shade creator. One of the best food trees for Carnaby’s and Red-tailed Black Cockatoos — and a beautiful, long-lived feature for your garden.

The pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is deciduous nut tree native to North America, valued for its rich, buttery nuts and stately appearance. These seedlings are grown from quality parent stock selected for vigour and adaptability to Australian conditions. With proper care, they can become highly productive trees yielding delicious nuts ideal for fresh eating, baking, and roasting.

Pecans make impressive feature trees — deep green summer foliage that turns golden in autumn, a graceful spreading canopy, and the bonus of annual nut crops once mature. Even before bearing, they add structure and character to any large garden or rural block.

Features:

Nut quality: produces medium to large, sweet, buttery nuts once mature (seedling variation applies).

Fruiting age & size: typically 6–10 years from seed.  Mature trees can reach 10–20 m, depending on pruning and climate.

Growth habit: strong central trunk with a broad, rounded canopy; ideal as a long-term shade or orchard tree.

Cultural needs: prefers full sun eventually and deep, fertile, well-drained soil; regular watering while establishing. Mulch well during summer.

Climate & protection: thrives in warm temperate to subtropical regions; tolerates light frost once established. Best suited to Perth, the South West, and inland valleys with reliable water access.

Pollination: cross-pollination between two or more trees improves nut set — consider planting at least two seedlings or pairing with a grafted tree for best yield.

Soil preference: Deep, well-drained loam with moderate fertility (pH 6.0–7.5).

Plant a pecan now and watch it become a legacy tree — productive, majestic, and rewarding for generations. Perfect for smallholders, permaculture, and anyone thinking long-term.

Price is per seedling.

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