Product Description

This pecan cultivar is a lush addition to any landscape and produces delicious, robust nuts, making it a win-win situation for any gardener! The Kiowa cultivar of the pecan tree family is esteemed for its hearty nut size, lusciously plump kernels and good resistance to disease. The Kiowa originated in Texas and is one of the most precocious members of the pecan cultivars. It produces heavily as a young tree and is easy to train its structure into a central leader. The Kiowa features 48 nuts per pound with 53% kernel. It’s lush green foliage adds a touch of class to any landscape. Its low-maintenance requirements make it an exceptionally easy addition to your yard that will continue to offer beautiful foliage and delicious nuts for years to come. Although some years as a mature tree it may have a tendency to overbear and in these years nut quality could suffer. The Kiowa is a Type-2 pollinator and requires a Type-1, such as the Cape Fear, Creek, Desirable or Mandan to produce nuts. More Detail: Botanical Name: Carya illinoinensis ‘Kiowa’ Sun Light: Full Sun Foliage Color: Green Mature Height: 70-100 ft Mature Height: 70 ft Growing Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9