Harvesting Pecans
Harvesting pecans can be a tedious task, but with these tips, homeowners can ease the burden and keep more delicious pecans for their own consumption. When the nuts fall to the ground, one must...
Author: Mark Arena
Principles & Practices for Pruning Trees
Proper pruning can offer trees several benefits. It can increase flowering, fruit production, promote healthy new growth, increase sun light and air circulation, and maintain a desired shape and/or...
FAQ About Pecan Production in the Home Garden
Question: Are pecan trees native to South Carolina? Answer: Many believe that pecans are native to South Carolina; however, the reality is they are not. Pecans are native to North America, and their...
Pecan Planting & Fertilization
Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) will grow in almost any soil in South Carolina, except poorly drained soil, hardpan or stiff clays, or thin sands with a high water table. Pecans are recommended for...
Southern Pecan Leaf Phylloxera
Warty-like bumps on pecan leaves can start popping up in May. Resembling chickenpox, these bumps are a result of a tiny aphid-like insect feeding on the foliage of the pecan leaves. Once the feeding...
Reasons for Poor-Quality Pecans
Pecans (Carya illinoensis spp.) can be planted and cultivated in any soil in South Carolina aside from poorly drained soil, hardpan or stiff clays, or thin sands with a high water table. Trees...
Pecan Diseases
Pecan trees (Carya illinoensis) are widely grown in South Carolina mainly for both their tasty edible nuts and shade. Pecan trees are susceptible to several diseases in our area due to the hot and...
Variedades de Astromelias o “Crape Myrtle”
Variedades de Astromelias de 10 pies o menos de altura Variedad Flores Troncos Hábito Altura Híbrido “Chickasaw” Rosa N/A Arbusto 3 ft Si “Centennial” Violeta N/A Arbusto 4 ft No “Victor” Rojo...
Crape Myrtle Cultivars
Crape Myrtle Varieties 10 Feet or Less in Height Flower Trunk Habit Height Hybrid Chickasaw Pink N/A Shrub 3 ft Yes Centennial Purple N/A Shrub 4 ft No Victor Deep Red N/A Shrub 5 ft No Caddo Pink...