Lakota Pecan Tree

Lakota Pecan is a high-performing late-season variety developed in Brownwood, Texas in 1964 and introduced in 2007 after decades of evaluation. Known for high yields, excellent nut quality, and strong disease resistance, it’s a reliable choice for home growers and orchardists in Zones 6A–9 who want a consistent, low-maintenance pecan that delivers season after season.

High-Quality Nuts That Shell Beautifully

Lakota produces small-to-medium nuts with thin shells that crack easily into clean halves — no frustrating crumbling or partial kernels. The cream-to-golden kernels inside are rich and flavorful with a satisfying crunch, excellent for fresh eating, baking, and freezing for year-round use. Ripening in mid-to-late October, Lakota rounds out the late-season harvest window when earlier varieties have already finished.

Disease Resistant and Structurally Strong

Two of Lakota’s most practical qualities are its resistance to pecan scab — one of the most damaging fungal diseases affecting pecan trees — and its naturally strong, wind-resistant structure. The tree develops a sturdy framework that holds up well in storms and heavy crop years, reducing maintenance concerns over the long life of the tree. Grafted for consistent performance and reliable production.

Why Growers Choose Lakota

• High yields of quality nuts — consistent, abundant crops season after season
• Easy-shelling thin shells — crack cleanly into halves with cream-to-golden kernels
• Disease resistant to pecan scab — reliable performance with less spray management
• Wind-resistant structure — naturally strong tree framework built to last
• Early maturing for a late-season variety — ripens mid-to-late October
• Grafted — ensures consistent variety performance from tree to tree

Protogynous Type II