The husks do not split and completely wrap the nut. Pecan tree leaves will have an alternate leaf arrangement. This tree has a terminal leaflet with 11 to 17 slightly sickle-shaped leaflets.

Exceptional drought has made it difficult for pecan growers to keep their trees watered, and the excessive summer heat didn’t help. Pecan growers came into the season at a disadvantage due to ...

Scab causes black spots and streaks on pecan husks, and nuts from affected trees do not fill in well. If you’ve ever noticed an older pecan tree that no longer yields good-quality nuts — or pr ...