Description

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Protogynous Type II

Produces large, flavorful nuts — about 31 per pound. This beautiful, stately tree makes a great addition to the landscape and bears significant crops of superb-quality nuts. Disease-resistant to phylloxera. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in late October. Grafted. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Desirable or Peruque. Type II (protogynous)

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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

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 75 - 100' tall x 75 - 100' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 75 - 100' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 6 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 75 - 250' for best results.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

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.

Shipping Information

Arrives when it's time to plant

Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

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21 Questions
Why did you choose this?

I USED TO OWN THIS AND MY THEN KIDS LOVED ITS NUTS.

self-pollinating, good reviews

Early fruiting self pollinating

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How do pecan trees dowith black walnut trees around? Also, I have a hicory nut tree just on the other side of my lot line from where I plan on planting a pecan tree, will they cross pollinate each other?

I have several pecan trees near black walnuts and hickories. No, there will be no impact from nearby walnuts or hickories. The important thing is to get a variety of the correct types (Type 1 or Type 2) of Pecan trees to ensure proper pollination. I staggered alternating Type 1 then Type 2 then Type 1, etc. to ensure any type was near the pollinating type.

Does this Starking Southern Giant Pecan have a hard shell? How does it compare to the shell of a Desirable?

This is an awesome pecan. They truly make a huge nut. Made me not to want to deal with any other pecan since it dwarfs all others. Can't compare with a desirable as I don't have one. I bought two more giants last year

I live in utah, zone 6b. I want a self pollinating pecan due to space. The Southern giant sounds like what I'm looking for but I'm concerned that although it falls in my zone that the cold winds I get here in winter might be too much. Anyone plant one in similar circumstances?

Karrie, I live in Virginia zone 6b and my Southern Giant Pecan is doing fantastic. In fact I planted eight different Stark Bros. pecans and they are all thriving. I lived in So. Jordan for four years and the weather here is very similar except humidity so I would expect the pecan to do very well as far as the temperature goes. I've had mine for two and half years and it's healthy and strong.

How long does it take to produce nuts?

Hi Ruth, The Starking Southern Giant Pecan tree can take 6-9 years to establish before bearing nuts. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us, remember that we're here for you. Have a great day!

Hi, do you also ship plants to Europe? Would they survive the trip? Maybe in the winter months when the plant's hibernate.

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Unfortunately, at this time we cannot ship products outside the United States, or to Hawaii.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

I had a pecan tree die, at least I thought. It has now sprouted up 5 single stems from the base of the tree. What should I do? Cut them off? Or wait and get some of those root ball makers and try to save them to make more trees? I don't know which tree it was. I bought it from you.

Pecan trees are grafted and if the graft part failed what is growing is the rootstock and that typically is of a redleaf seedling. So what is growing is not true to variety.

If I purchase the oldest southern pecan tree, when will it bare fruit?

My tree is finishing its second year in the ground. No fruit yet but I believe it takes 4-5 years to see appreciable amounts of fruit from this type of tree. It's a commitment. :)

can it be shipped to California ?

I believe this is a restricted item which means we cannot ship to your zone.

What is the best time of year to plant the Southern Pecan trees?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

What is a Southern Giant grafted with ?

Pecans are grafted with a pecan seeding unfortunatley seedlings are in a bin and not marked so we cannot guarentee a variety,

Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 12, 2024
Wonderful place to buy your trees
My pecan tree is doing great. Has leaves and growing.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 10, 2024
Stark Southern Giant Pecan
Thank You You cannot beat Stark Bro Trees Southern Giant Sure Crop or Harding Giant
Rated 5 out of 5
May 2, 2024
Supreme Giant!
Got the Supreme potted version, and it is really showing Excellent growth!
Haven't had it for long now, but it is showing it's Supremeness!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 28, 2022
Great tree growth so far.
Great looking tree so far. Purchased 2 years ago. Trees growing good branching out starting with 2 ft tall trees now over 7 ft tall.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 21, 2021
Starking Southern Giant
Purchased these trees over 15 yrs ago. The amount of nuts on each tree are unreal plus a Beautiful Tree
Rated 5 out of 5
May 4, 2018
Nice healthy tree!
I bought this particular tree because of the description given. It was just what I was looking for. I have not had it long enough for it to start producing yet, but I am pleased with the way it is growing. I’m looking forward to enjoying the pecans.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 29, 2017
Tree 15 or So Years Old Now
We bought one of these trees around 15 years ago. The nuts on this tree really are HUGE!! After cracking these you never want a regular size pecan again. We have planted more. Nuts have great flavor. Would definitely recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 30, 2017
Southern Giant Pecan
This tree has really taken off in its second year doubling the previous years height by the end of May. I have pinched off the lateral branches at about 10-12" which leaves plenty of leaves to sustain the tree. I plan to begin removing the lower lateral branches in a year or two.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 19, 2017
Starking Southern GiantPecan
This tree is one of the best on the market today..This pecan tree grows fast and bears a lot of meaty pecans. You will not go wrong with The Southern Giant Pecan!
Rated 5 out of 5
May 4, 2017
Still Growing
Our little pecan tree is still growing after it's 1st year. Can't wait until it starts producing, but so far, so good!!