The Elliot Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis 'Elliot') is a popular pecan for its abundant harvest of sweet, buttery-flavored nuts. Elliotts are some of the largest of the pecan trees as they mature to a height of 70-100 feet tall and 60-70 feet wide so be sure to allow them the necessary space.
The Most Popular Pecan Variety
Elliot Pecan Trees are in popular demand because of their reliable large harvests of large, plump pecans. Not only is this tree famous for large harvests, but it's also famous for its sweet and savory pecan flavor that other pecan varieties can't match.
Elliot Pecans have a sweet and buttery flavor with a hickory finish that's perfect for baking and cooking. They also make for a healthy snack that's great for eating fresh once picked right off the tree.
Don't stress over cracking your nuts, Elliot Pecans have thin tan shells that are easy to crack. Once the shells have opened they reveal golden pecans with plump, rich flesh causing them to be irresistible.
Once your Elliot Pecans are ready to be harvested around October you will have pecans by the bucket full that will be ready just in time for holiday recipes like the perfect pie or to give as gifts to your family and friends.
Don't forget about the Elliot Pecan trees' perfect match, The Pawnee Pecan tree. Elliot and Pawnee Pecan trees need each other in order to cross-pollinate and produce tons of nuts.
Known for being the toughest pecan variety available, Elliot Pecan trees can stand up to pests and diseases like no other pecan variety can. You will find Elliot Pecan Trees all throughout the south, because once they're planted they grow into healthy mature trees.
Elliot Pecan Trees are drought-tolerant, and able to withstand the dry and hot conditions found in most southern regions. However, Elliot Pecan Trees can also withstand frost and snow by being cold hardy to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
These tough trees will make a perfect addition to any landscape with their attractive, lush green canopies that provide shade in the summer and abundance of pecans produced every autumn.
Due to their popularity Elliot Pecan trees sell out fast. Be sure to order yours today, before they are all gone.