Western Schley (Pecan cultivar)

Climate

The Western Schley pecan cultivar prefers a climate with moderate temperatures and a long growing season. It thrives in regions with a combination of warm summers and mild winters. The ideal altitude for this cultivar is typically between 100 and 1,500 meters above sea level.

Common Name

Western Schley

Description

The Western Schley is a well-known pecan cultivar that is widely planted in the USA. It is a vigorous grower with an open, spreading habit and is moderately precocious. This cultivar is known for its prolific bearing, with nuts maturing in the mid-season.

Genus
Pecans
Grouping
Nuts
Latin Name

Pecan

Origin

United States

Other Relevant Information

- This cultivar is known for its high-quality nuts and is highly valued in the pecan industry. - It has a good resistance to diseases and pests, making it a popular choice among growers. - The Western Schley pecan tree has a large and spreading canopy, providing ample shade. - It requires well-drained soil and prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth. - The nuts produced by this cultivar have a thin shell and a rich flavor. - It is commonly used in baking, cooking, and as a snack. - The tree is known to be moderately precocious, meaning it starts bearing fruit at a relatively young age. - It is also a prolific bearer, producing a significant yield of nuts each season. - The pollinisers for this cultivar include Wichita, Tejas, Kiowa, and Chickasaw pecan trees.

Soil Preferences

- Well-drained soil - Deep soil - Sandy loam soil - pH range: 6.0-7.5

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

An old cultivar which is a vigorous grower with open, spread-ing habit. Widely planted in the USA. Moderately precocious and a prolific bearer. Nuts mature mid - season and has a growing season of 210 - 220 days. Pollinisers are Wichita, Tejas, Kiowa, Chickasaw.