My pecan tree is about 25 yrs old and has never been fertilized and has never produced eatable pecans. I planted it from
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Leslie D on Jun 24, 2012Do you have only the one pecan tree with no others close by? From what I understand, the pollen releases too late from its own tree to pollinate the female flowers. Found this article that may help. http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/specialty/pecans2.htmlHelpful Reply
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Louise on Jun 24, 2012Yes, just one tree. It makes a few pecans, but when they fall from the tree, they have basically nothing in them.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 25, 2012Louise, it's actually 4 pounds per inch of diameter, broadcast within the drip line. Your tree probably needs an application of zinc as well. But you should really do a leaf test to determine how much. See these guidelines from the University of Georgia's Cooperative Extension service: http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=7773Helpful Reply
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JULIE C on Jun 25, 2012I was told you need at least two trees from them to make pecans.Helpful Reply
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