Creek Pecan Tree
Description
Creek Pecan is a prolific early-bearing variety with a practical advantage most pecans can’t match — it grows well in more densely planted areas and tolerates some shade, making it more flexible for home landscapes where full sun isn’t always guaranteed. Bearing fruit as early as five years after planting and producing large, long, elliptical nuts at a remarkable rate of about 54 per pound, Creek is a productive and rewarding pecan for home growers in Zones 6–9.
Early Bearing, Abundant Production
Creek delivers pecans earlier than many other varieties — harvesting in early October and beginning to bear as early as five years after planting. The large, long, elliptical nuts have good flavor and a naturally abundant production rate, with prolific yields that reward the investment. Crop thinning is recommended to prevent alternate bearing and maintain consistent quality from year to year.
Shade Tolerant — More Flexible Than Most Pecans
Most pecan varieties strictly require full sun for best production. Creek’s ability to perform well in more densely planted areas and tolerate some shade opens it up to planting locations that wouldn’t work for other pecans — a meaningful advantage in established landscapes where full sun throughout the day may not be available.
A Nutritious Homegrown Nut
Pecans are one of the most nutritious nuts you can grow, and Creek delivers them in abundance. Rich in antioxidants, protein, and unsaturated fats, fresh homegrown pecans from your own tree have a flavor and quality that grocery store pecans rarely match.
Why Growers Choose Creek
- Early bearing — begins producing as early as 5 years after planting
- Prolific yields — approximately 54 large nuts per pound
- Shade tolerant — performs in more densely planted areas where other pecans struggle
- Early October harvest — sooner than many other pecan varieties
- Moderate scab resistance — reliable performance with basic disease management
- Nutritious homegrown harvest — rich in antioxidants, protein, and unsaturated fats
Protandrous Type I
The tree is a Type-1 pollinator and requires Type II pecan trees with which to pollinate.
Survival Guaranteed!


Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 6 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Years to Bear | 5 - 7 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pecan trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.



