Description
Protandrous Type I
About the Desirable Pecan Tree (Type I)
The Desirable Pecan Tree is a long-trusted favorite known for its large, high-quality nuts and consistent production. This grafted, Type I (protandrous) pecan produces beautifully filled nuts, averaging about 48 pecans per pound, with golden kernels that shell easily into attractive halves—ideal for baking, roasting, and storage.
One of Desirable’s standout traits is its natural self-thinning habit. The tree sheds excess fruit early in the season, allowing the remaining nuts to develop better size and quality while supporting more reliable harvests year after year. Nuts ripen mid-season, typically from October through November.
Desirable pecan trees are well suited to home orchards and larger plantings alike, especially in regions with long, warm growing seasons. For proper pollination and nut set, plant alongside compatible Type II, see recommended pollinators below.
Originally developed in Mississippi in the early 1900s and widely planted throughout the Southeast, Desirable remains a go-to choice for growers who value excellent nut quality, strong shelling performance, and dependable yields.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Distance To Pollinator | 75 - 250' |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 6 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | October To November |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Texture | Crisp, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 6 - 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.