The Pawnee Pecan (Carya illinoinensis ‘Pawnee’) is a large shade tree that bears high quality pecans. Pecan trees can reach up to 130 feet in height; ‘Pawnee’, however, tends to be smaller with a height of 30 feet and a spread of 25 feet. Pecan trees have a uniform, symmetrical, broadly oval crown and is massively-branched. Large major limbs grow up and out from the trunk in a distinctive upright, spreading fashion. On older trees, lower branches become wide-sweeping, with their tips almost touching the ground. Trunks can grow to 6 feet in diameter.

• Mature Size: Typically 20-30 feet tall with a 15-25 foot spread
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
• Fruit: Produces large, thin-shelled nuts that mature in early September
• Fall Color: Leaves turn an attractive yellow in the fall
• Cold Hardiness: More cold-hardy than other pecan varieties
• Early Maturation: Pawnee pecans are known for their early nut maturity, typically in early September
• Large Nut Size: They produce large nuts with thin shells, making them desirable for cracking
• Yield: Pawnee pecans have a good yield potential
• Size: Smaller than some other pecan varieties, making it suitable for smaller yards or as a shade tree