The pecan, which is the state tree, is native to some 150 counties. It is popular for its aesthetic value in the landscape as well as for the sasty nuts it yields  in the fall. But, despite their appeal, pecans are not "carefree" trees. Pecans grow best in deep, well-drained soil. They do not tolerate "wet feet," or poor drainage. All pecan varieties require cross pollination; however in most cases, sufficient pollen is available. If your trees will be isolated, check on pollination before selecting varieties.

Cheyenne

Semi Dwarf Variety reaching 30 to 40 feet. Has Medium to Large Fruit. Tree has
a nice spreading habit. Very good variety for Central Texas.

Chocktaw

This variety of pecan has a thin large hull. The nut has a high oil content. A good choice for Central Texas.

Sioux

This variety is the result of a cross between the Schley and Carmichael varieties. The shells are thin and the kernels smooth and bright. It has a high oil content & excellent flavor.

Pawnee

The nuts of the Pawnee Pecan tree are large with a thin shell, somewhat elongated and shell out 52% kernel. The Pawnee Pecan tree is very cold hardy. No cultivar of pecan has received as much recent acclaim as has the Pawnee pecan tree for commercial orchard planting. Tests at the Georgia state experimental station farm have shown that Pawnee is disease resistant and produces heavy crops of large, well filled nuts with a high oil content. It has an exceptionally satisfying flavor. Perhaps the greatest attribute of the Pawnee Pecan tree is its early maturity around the last of September or the first of October. This means an early harvest for the holiday market. Prices are always much higher before Thanksgiving because the nut processors will have sufficient time to prepare their nut products for the lucrative Christmas sales of pecans: in- shell, shelled, and for fruitcakes and candies.

Desirable

The Desirable pecan tree is a papershell nut producer, easy to plant , and grow . The pecan nut is loaded with antioxidants and healthy vitamins. Desirable is one of the best pollinators for other cultivars and under the best weather and management conditions the kernel quality is good with a distinctive nutty flavor. Ripens in mid - October.