Pecan Trees in Florida

Stuart

• The University of Florida Extension site lists Stuart pecan trees as among the pecan varieties growing in Florida, citing it as the most common pecan in the world and the southeastern region of the United States. Stuart pecan trees start to bear fruit after about 10 years. They are late-season pollinators. The late bearing of the tree limits its popularity. Stuart pecans are oblong to ovate and medium-sized with moderately thick shells. The trees require minimal pruning and have a moderate resistance to pecan scab and other common pecan foliage diseases.

Curtis

• The Curtis pecan tree was produced from a pecan in Orange Heights, Florida, and is favored for the continual high yields from the tree. However the variety is cited by the University of Florida Extension as a moderately recommended, though popular, variety for growing in the state. Curtis pecans are small and dark-colored, with the nuts pointed at the base. The trees are most adapted to growing in the South given their only moderate chilling requirement. Curtis trees have spreading growth and need high heat for optimal bud break. The trees are well resistant to foliage diseases and pecan scab.

Sumner

• Sumner pecan trees are listed by the University of Florida University Extension site as a good, often overlooked, pecan variety for Florida. The seedling was selected in southern Georgia; and the moderately sturdy, upright trees have open canopies. Sumner trees are vigorous in production and are used as late season pollinators. The good-quality nuts are large and dark. The nuts are pointed at the apex and have obtuse bases. Sumner pecan trees are favored for their high resistance to pecan scab and a number of other foliage diseases.