Lakota Pecan

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Carya illinoinensis 'Lakota'

🚫 Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Lakota Pecan to CA.

'Lakota' is an early-maturing pecan variety known for its excellent flavor and strong, wind-resistant growth habit. It produces an average of 58 lbs of nuts per tree and is highly resistant to scab disease. Introduced by the USDA, 'Lakota' is a vigorous, upright-growing tree that thrives in Zones 6-8.

Plant Characteristics

• Size & Spacing: Large tree; space 25' circle
• Hardiness: Zones 6-8
• Nut Type: Early-maturing, flavorful
• Pollination: Requires Major or Peruque for cross-pollination
• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray Required: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Very Good
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Nut
• Self-Fertile: No (requires a pollinator)

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.