Pecan Seeds – Northern

Grow your own Northern Pecan trees with these premium-quality seeds, ideal for home growers who want to enjoy a long-lived, productive shade tree. Known for its excellent cold tolerance and dependable nut production, the Northern Pecan is a classic American variety valued for both ornamental and practical uses. Whether you're establishing a small orchard or adding a stately tree to your landscape, these seeds offer strong, vigorous growth and long-term resilience.

Features

• High-quality Northern Pecan seeds suitable for home planting

• Produces a tall, long-lasting tree with strong timber and reliable nut yields

• Adapted to colder climates and northern growing regions

• Excellent for orchards, large landscapes, and long-term homestead planning

• Hardy, resilient, and known for excellent growth structure

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Carya illinoinensis

• Common Name (U.S.): Pecan

• Variety: Northern Pecan

• Growth Habit: Large deciduous tree

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: March–May

  • Fall: September–November (in mild climates)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Germination Method: Requires cold stratification

  • Stratification typically done December–February for spring sowing

• Germination Time: 8–12 weeks

• Maturity: Trees begin producing nuts in 6–10 years

• Spacing: 30–40 feet apart for proper canopy development