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.
Western Schley
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.
Pecan
United States
- 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.
- Well-drained soil - Deep soil - Sandy loam soil - pH range: 6.0-7.5
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.