Zinner Pecan Tree

Zinner Pecan comes from the University of Georgia Pecan Breeding Program — one of the most respected sources of improved pecan varieties in the Southeast — and it carries that breeding heritage in its reputation for consistent, high-quality nut production. Large nuts ripen in October from a tree valued by home orchardists and commercial growers alike for overall nut quality that stays consistent season after season. Moderate scab resistance supports clean harvests with a minimal spray program rather than intensive disease management. A Protogynous Type II variety — a compatible Type I pollinator is required for fruit production. Bears in 5–8 years in Zones 6–9.

University of Georgia Pecan Breeding Program — Consistent Quality

The UGA Pecan Breeding Program has produced some of the most widely planted and highly regarded improved pecan varieties in the Southeast, with a focus on nut quality, yield, and disease resistance. Zinner’s reputation for overall nut quality and season-to-season consistency reflects that institutional breeding priority — producing large, well-filled nuts reliably rather than exceptional one year and disappointing the next.

Moderate Scab Resistance — Minimal Spray Program

Pecan scab is the most destructive pecan disease in humid southeastern climates, and a variety’s scab resistance largely determines how much spray management its growing requires. Zinner’s moderate scab resistance positions it well for home orchards that can maintain a basic dormant spray program without the intensive spray schedules that scab-susceptible varieties require in high-disease-pressure environments.

Type II Variety — Type I Pollinator Required

Zinner is a Protogynous Type II pecan variety. For reliable nut production, plant a compatible Type I pecan variety within 100 feet. Compatible Type I partners include Pawnee, Creek, and Peruque. Both Type I and Type II varieties must be present for cross-pollination and full crops.

Why Growers Choose Zinner Pecan

• University of Georgia Pecan Breeding Program — institutional pedigree for consistent quality
• Consistent nut quality season after season — reliable large October harvests
• Moderate scab resistance — manageable with a minimal spray program
• Large, well-filled nuts — outstanding for baking, snacking, and storage
• Type II variety — plant with Pawnee, Creek, or Peruque for pollination
• Bears in 5–8 years — a long-term investment in annual nut production