Elliot Pecan Tree

Elliot Pecan has one of the most compelling origin stories in the pecan world. Discovered as a seedling by H. Elliot in Milton, Florida around 1912, the original tree proved so exceptional — yielding up to 250 pounds of superior-quality nuts with natural scab resistance — that it became widely planted across Georgia and earned a reputation as one of the premier pecan varieties for quality and reliability. Today, Elliot remains a champion of southern pecan culture: small, teardrop-shaped nuts with plump, perfect halves, a distinctive sweet-buttery flavor with hickory-like depth, and thin shells that crack cleanly every time.

Premium Quality Nuts Prized for Specialty Markets

Elliot’s nuts are consistently among the highest quality in any pecan orchard. The small, teardrop-shaped nuts shell out into plump, attractive golden halves with an impressive fill percentage and a distinctive flavor profile — sweet and buttery with a depth that carries notes of hickory not found in most pecan varieties. That premium quality commands premium prices at specialty markets, and makes them outstanding for baking, cooking, and fresh eating where nut quality genuinely matters.

Discovered in 1912 — Over a Century of Proven Performance

H. Elliot’s 1912 discovery in Milton, Florida kicked off a legacy that’s now more than 110 years old. The original tree’s natural scab resistance and extraordinary yields made it an immediate standout, and it went on to become one of the most recommended and widely planted pecan varieties across Georgia and the Southeast. When a variety maintains its reputation for over a century, it has earned every bit of its standing.

Scab Resistant, Drought Tolerant, and Tough

Elliot is recognized as a tough variety — resilient against scab, drought tolerant once established, and adaptable to a range of soil types from clay to sand as long as drainage is adequate. That combination of disease resistance and environmental adaptability makes it one of the most reliable and low-maintenance pecan trees for southern landscapes.

Why Growers Choose Elliot

• Premium specialty-market quality — plump golden halves with distinctive hickory-like flavor
• Discovered 1912, proven for 110+ years — one of the most time-tested pecan varieties
• Strong scab resistance — the original tree’s defining quality, maintained to this day
• Drought tolerant once established — resilient in challenging southern conditions
• Thin shells, easy cracking — clean, effortless access to high-quality kernels
• October harvest — reliable fall timing in Zones 6–9

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