Avalon Pecan Tree – The Perfect Blend of Size, Flavor, and Disease Resistance! 🌳🌰

The Avalon Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis) is a premium pecan variety known for its large, high-quality nuts and exceptional disease resistance. Developed through extensive breeding programs, the Avalon pecan is particularly resistant to scab disease, making it one of the best choices for home orchards and commercial production. This fast-growing tree produces a bountiful harvest of sweet, buttery pecans that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and roasting. With its towering height and strong limbs, the Avalon pecan also provides excellent shade, making it a valuable addition to landscapes.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

• Best suited for USDA Zones 6-9, thriving in warm, temperate climates.
• Requires approximately 600-800 chill hours to ensure optimal nut production.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

• Pollination Requirement: Avalon pecan trees require cross-pollination with a Desirable, Pawnee, Oconee, Creek, or Caddo Pecan to ensure high nut yields.
• Produces large, oval-shaped nuts with a high kernel-to-shell ratio.
• Ripens in October through early November, delivering a rich fall harvest.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow an Avalon Pecan Tree

📍 Best Planting Location

• Full Sun: Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for vigorous growth and nut production.
• Well-Draining Soil: Prefers deep, loamy soil but adapts to sandy and clay soils with proper drainage.
• Spacing: Plant trees 40-50 feet apart to allow for their large mature size.

🌱 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the Soil: Loosen compacted soil and enrich it with organic matter.
2. Dig a Hole: Twice the width and depth of the root ball.
3. Position the Tree: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union is above soil level.
4. Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently tamp it down, and water deeply.
5. Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
6. Support: Use a Max Growth Tree Shelter to protect young trees from environmental stress and deer damage.

🌿 Ongoing Care & Maintenance

• 💧 Watering: Water deeply once a week during the first year; mature trees are drought-tolerant.
• ✂️ Pruning: Trim in late winter to maintain structure and remove weak limbs.
• 🍂 Fertilizing: Use Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs for rapid root establishment and increased nut production.
• 🛡️ Protection: Install Max Growth Tree Shelters to safeguard young trees from harsh weather and pests.

🌰 Avalon Pecan Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

• Ripens in October through November, yielding a high-quality harvest.
• Pecans have a sweet, buttery flavor with a delicate crunch.
• Perfect for fresh eating, baking, making pecan butter, and holiday desserts.

🥧 Delicious Avalon Pecan Recipes

1. Classic Pecan Pie 🥧

• 1 cup Avalon pecans
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 pre-made pie crust

Instructions: Mix ingredients, pour into crust, bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

2. Candied Pecans 🍬

• 2 cups Avalon pecans
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions: Toss pecans in melted butter and sugar mixture, bake at 300°F for 20 minutes.

3. Pecan Crusted Chicken 🍗

• 2 cups chopped Avalon pecans
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 egg
• ½ cup flour
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions: Coat chicken in egg, then pecan mixture, bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

🌿 Essential Products for Maximum Growth

• ✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Provides essential nutrients for rapid tree growth.
• ✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps young trees retain moisture and establish quickly.
• ✅ Max Growth Tree Shelter – Protects against wind, pests, and harsh conditions.
• ✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weeds from competing for nutrients.

🛒 Why Buy from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC?

• ✅ Large Selection – Choose from a wide variety of premium pecan trees.
• ✅ Highest Quality – Guaranteed healthy, well-rooted trees.
• ✅ Fastest Shipping – Shipped fresh and ready to plant.
• ✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – Receive store credit if your tree doesn’t thrive.

🌳 Grow your own Avalon Pecan Tree today! Order now from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy a lifetime of homegrown pecans! 🌰🌿🌳