Are there any self-pollinating pecan trees?

No pecan trees are truly self-pollinating. While some may produce a small crop on their own, pecans require cross-pollination between Type 1 and Type 2 varieties for the best nut set and yield. Planting compatible pecan varieties together—like pairing Creek with a Type 2 pollinator—greatly improves production and overall tree performance.

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Creek Pecan Tree is a Disease-Resistant Variety with Early Harvest and Easy-to-Crack Nuts

Creek Pecan Tree – Fast-Growing, High-Yielding Papershell Pecan Tree

The Creek Pecan Tree is a fast-growing, high-yielding variety known for its exceptional scab resistance and early nut production. Produces easy-to-crack, high-quality papershell pecans ideal for snacking or baking. Ripens early and thrives in zones 6–9.

This handsome papershell pecan tree variety is one of the most disease-resistant varieties to date and has exceptional scab resistance. This pecan cultivar will begin producing after as few as five years, making it an extremely fast yielding pecan tree.

The key to successful use of this variety is managing the crop load in the early spring growing season. Due to its precocity, the Creek will more than likely have to be pruned after the first years of production to ensure the nut quality remains high.

The Creek’s nut size is slightly more long and narrow than average, with around 54 nuts per pound and 48% kernel. Early ripening harvest date for the pecans is in early October to mid October. These carya illinoinensis pecan fruit trees produce more and more pecans each year after planting.

This is a paper shell pecan tree meaning its nuts are easy to crack and perfect for making pecan pie or eating fresh! The mature pecan nuts have a thin shell and are of extremely high quality.

Creek Pecan Tree Planting

This nut tree is a Type I pollinator and requires a Type II to produce nuts. Good choices for this would be Elliot, Kanza, or Kiowa. As a mature tree, it can grow up to 70-100 feet tall and has a 50-foot wide branch spread. It is extremely fast-growing!

The Creek pecan variety thrives best in full sun and in well-drained soil types. The Creek Pecan’s medium to dark green foliage is exceptionally attractive and will add a homey feel to any landscape. Grow this pecan variety across the United States in USDA plant hardiness zones 6-9. The pecan tree hardiness zone makes it perfect for southern orchards!

Buying pecan trees is a wonderful decision for backyard growers and orchard enthusiasts. They are excellent shade trees as well in any planting site.

Pecans need thorough watering during the first few years of planting to establish a large root system. You may want to set up a watering schedule or buy something like a DeWitt Tree Watering Bag.

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The Creek Pecan Tree is a fast-growing, highly productive papershell variety prized for its early harvests and excellent disease resistance. Producing easy-to-crack nuts with thin shells and rich flavor, it begins bearing in as little as five years and yields more each season. Its strong scab resistance and vigorous growth make it ideal for Southern orchards and home landscapes. Thriving in full sun across zones 6–9, it offers abundant, high-quality pecans with minimal maintenance.

Produces thin-shelled, easy-to-crack papershell pecans with excellent flavor and 48% kernel.
Fast-growing variety that begins producing nuts in as little as five years.
Exceptional scab resistance makes it one of the most disease-resistant pecan cultivars.
Early ripening harvest occurs in early to mid-October with yields increasing annually.
Grows 70–100 feet tall with a wide canopy, providing both shade and high nut production.
Requires a Type II pollinator such as Elliot, Kanza, or Kiowa for optimal yields.

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Botanical Name

Carya illinoinensis 'Creek'

Sunlight
Full Sun

Foliage Color
Medium to dark green

Mature Width
50 ft

Mature Height
70-100 ft

Growing Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

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FAQs for Creek Pecan Tree | Type 1 Pollinator

Some pecan varieties are known for producing nuts earlier than others, and Creek pecan is considered a relatively early and consistent producer once established. While most pecan trees take several years to mature, grafted varieties like Creek typically begin producing nuts within 6-8 years, especially when planted in full sun with proper care. Good soil, regular watering, and cross-pollination can also help speed up production.

Yes, pecan trees can be an excellent addition to a yard if you have enough space. They provide ample shade, seasonal interest, and edible nuts, making them both ornamental and productive. Because pecan trees grow large and have extensive root systems, they’re best suited for larger yards, farms, or open landscapes rather than tight spaces near homes or hardscapes.

Creek pecan trees are large, long-lived trees that can reach 70-100 feet tall and wide at maturity under ideal conditions. Their broad canopy makes them a great shade tree, but it also means they need plenty of room to grow without crowding buildings or other trees.

Type 1 pecan trees are known to release pollen early in the season before their female flowers are receptive. Creek pecan is a Type 1 variety, which means it should be planted near a Type 2 pecan tree to ensure proper cross-pollination and reliable nut production.

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