Caddo Pecan is a productive cultivar that thrives in hardiness zones 6 through 10, reaching 75 to 100 feet tall at maturity. This protandrous Type I pecan produces medium-sized brown nuts with slender kernels of attractive gold color, and it's known for maintaining high nut quality even as yields increase in mature trees. From planting to first significant harvest, expect 5 to 7 years of growth, with the tree ultimately delivering substantial annual crops in a full-sun location with moderate water and slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0 to 6.5).
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Moderate
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1200in H x 900in W
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Caddo stands out among pecan cultivars for its exceptional balance of high yield and consistent nut quality, a combination many varieties sacrifice as trees mature. The nuts themselves are visually distinctive, with slender kernels wrapped in an attractive golden hue that speaks to their superior flavor. Space trees 40 feet apart to give each one room to develop into a broad, compact canopy, and you're looking at a homestead investment that pays dividends for generations.
Caddo pecans are eaten fresh as a nutritious snack, cracked open to enjoy their tender, golden kernels straight from the shell. Their slender nuts work beautifully in pecan pies, pralines, and baked goods where their delicate flavor enhances rather than overwhelms other ingredients. They're also suitable for pressing into pecan oil or chopping into salads, granola, and savory dishes.
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Pecan trees are typically planted as bare-root or container nursery stock rather than grown from seed. Choose a planting location in full sun and space trees 40 feet apart. Plant in early spring, ensuring the root collar sits level with the soil surface. Avoid planting too deeply, which can cause root rot.
Caddo pecans mature in October and drop naturally from the tree as the outer hull splits and dries. Harvest nuts by collecting them from the ground after they've fallen, or gently shake branches to encourage drop. Gather fallen nuts promptly to prevent mold and insect damage. The nuts are ready when the shell feels hard and the kernel inside is firm.
Prune Caddo pecan in late winter to remove competing or crossing branches and maintain the compact growth habit. Focus on creating an open canopy that allows light and air to reach the developing nuts, which improves quality and reduces disease pressure. Avoid heavy pruning in mature years, as this can delay nut production.
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