Starking® Southern Giant Pecan Tree
Description
Protogynous Type II
About the Starking® Southern Giant Pecan Tree (Type II)
The Starking® Southern Giant Pecan Tree is a true standout for growers who want impressive size, dependable production, and classic pecan flavor. This Stark Exclusive produces exceptionally large, high-quality nuts, averaging just 31 pecans per pound, making it one of the larger-fruited pecan varieties available for home orchards.
Beyond its harvest, Southern Giant earns its name as a stately landscape tree, developing a tall, commanding presence with glossy green foliage that provides shade as well as beauty. Once established, it produces significant crops of flavorful pecans well suited for fresh eating, baking, and cooking.
This grafted variety is heat-tolerant and can be grown successfully in the southern portions of Zone 5 and warmer climates. It also shows resistance to pecan phylloxera, helping reduce pest pressure and long-term maintenance. Nuts ripen in late October, offering a dependable late-season harvest.
Starking® Southern Giant is a Type II (protogynous) pecan, with early to mid pistil receptivity and mid-season pollen shed. While it is capable of self-pollination, planting it with a compatible Type I pecan will significantly increase yields and nut quality, see recommended pollinators below.
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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 | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Texture | Thick Kernels |
| Years to Bear | 6 - 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
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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.