swizzle
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Posted 1401110485
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I have one pecan tree that is four years old and is about three feet tall. It was started from a seed and is doing very well. My question is does it need another pecan for cross pollination and if so can I graft another variety to the one I have to make the tree self-pollinating? I ask this because there are no other pecan trees in our area. Maine and pecans usually do not come into the same conversation. But I try to push the envelope and grow plants that can't grow here. I think this pecan will do just fine for it survived this winter which was the worst we have had in many years. Any help on this subject would be appreciated.
Tonycm
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Posted 1401116749
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Swizzle I too have one pecan tree. Pennsylvania isn't known for pecans either. It would be best to plant two for cross pollination, wish I would of known that years ago. They're closely related to hickory trees but not sure if they help in pollination. On a sad note, It takes 17 years to get pecans when grown from seed. I planted mine in 1980 and got my first crop in 1997, so it does take quite awhile. The tree produces a fair amount, some hollow and some good but I usually only get a handful of pecans because there are so many squirrels and chipmunks. Plant another or two while you have a chance.
javajunkie
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Posted 1401119723
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Tony,
Tonycm
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Posted 1401121678
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Tami Thanks for the tip. That would work but there are a few tall bushes under the pecan. Hmmm I might have to redo some landscaping. I'm sure that would cut down on my losses. The only squirrels that would gave access to it would be the flying squirrels which I've only seen on occasion. When I was younger I had one for a pet and of course his name was "Rocky" the flying squirrel.
swizzle
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Posted 1401134679
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Tony,
Hershell
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Posted 1401154951
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I graft pecans for a local grower that produces about 300,000 trees per year. It is late in the season and we only have a few varieties of scion wood left but I could send one if you want one.
Tonycm
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Posted 1401156007
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Swizzle I'm no expert on pecan growing but you might want to take Hershell's offer. Especially if space is limited and you may cut bearing time down.
fignutty
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Posted 1401156875
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Sorry to report this but there is no variety of pecan that will mature nuts in Maine. There simply isn't enough heat. So you can graft or not and it won't make any difference. Even the warmest areas of New England are questionable for pecan. Their native range extends into Iowa but not by much.
drphil69
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Posted 1401159024
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonycm
rofig
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Posted 1401166505
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I have more pecan seedlings, 2 years old now. They had not grown much yet.
Hershell
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Posted 1401249403
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It would probably take too long to send them to Europe as they need to be refrigerated until just prior to grafting them.
