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Texas pecan trees aren't like other types of trees. These unique trees produce some of the best pecans in the world but only when they are properly taken of. For most Texas pecan trees there is only a 50% chance that a baby tree will take root and flourish which is one of the reasons why Texas pecan farmers work so hard to protect their trees. Texas pecan trees can also be grown by hobby farmers with only a few trees. If you are a true fan of Southern cooking and you can't get enough Texas pecans you can try growing your own Texas pecan trees, if you have the space. Here are some interesting facts about Texas pecan trees that most people don't know:
Texas pecan trees grow better in containers - Because there is only a 50% chance that a bare root Texas pecan tree will take root and flourish container grown trees have a much better chance of survival. Often the trees are started in containers in a nursery or on a tree farm and then transferred to soil after they have been growing well in a container for a period of time.
Texas pecan trees don't produce pecans right away- Most of the time a Texas pecan tree won't have its first pecan crop until it's at least six years old. The first few crops will be sparse and the pecans will be a bit bitter. A Texas pecan tree needs to be at least ten years old before it starts to put out a healthy size pecan crop each year. Once a tree reaches the decade mark the pecans achieve the kind of dark, sweet taste that Texas pecans are famous for.
Texas pecan trees are also good shade trees - Even though it takes at least ten years for the Texas pecan tree to grow tall enough to provide shade once it does the Texas pecan tree is an excellent shade tree. If you're patient and plan on having your house for at least ten years planting Texas pecan trees is a great way to shade a large yard and get large amounts of delicious Texas pecans.
Native Texas pecan trees don't always produce great pecans. Native trees usually produce a delicious soft shelled pecan but not always. If you want a reliable Texas pecan crop you should plant new Texas pecan trees instead of taking a chance on native trees that might not produce great pecans.
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