HICAN (C. illinoensis X C. ovata or C. laciniosa) SOLD OUT FOR SPRING 2009
Hicans are natural hybrids between pecan and hickory that fall into categories based on whether the hickory parent was a shagbark or a shellbark. In general, shellbark X pecan produces a larger nut than the shagbark hybrids, but the shagbark may be heavier producers. Unless self-pollinating, several different varieties should be planted together for good nut production. Trees reach 50-70' in height with a round and spreading crown. Plant trees on 40-50' spacing, first production in 6-10 yrs. Hican trees bear handsome foliage, and deserve planting for their ornamental qualities. The nuts retain the hickory flavor considered by most to be the finest nut flavor.
| SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE | |||
| SIZE | 2'-3' | 3'-4' | 4'-5' | 5'-6' | 6'-7' | 7'-8' |
| PRICE | $28.00 | $34.00 | $40.00 | $48.00 | $58.00 | 68.00 |
BURLINGTON IA. 1940. Pecan X Shagbark. A productive cultivar that performs well in the Ohio Valley. Self-pollinating with large nuts, 55 per lb., that mature early.
BURTON KY. Pecan X Shagbark; medium-sized nut; good producer, self-pollinating; best suited for South and Midwest; thin shell, high % kernel, early maturing.
COUNTRY CLUB IN. 1980. Pecan X Shagbark, medium-sized nut, very heavy producer, probably pollinated by Hartmann. Red tinted buds.
DOOLEY BURTON IN 1980. Seedling of Burton, pollen parent evidently shagbark, as nuts have more hickory quality.
HARTMANN IN. 1980. Pecan X Shagbark, medium-sized, thin shelled nut, good producer, red-tinted buds, originated near and apparently pollinated by Country Club hican; AKA Adkins.
HENKE IA. 1928. Pecan X Shagbark, small nut with high quality kernel that fills well, ripens early, bears good crops at a young age. Self-pollinating.
HERSHEY PA. 1980. Pecan X Shagbark; medium-sized nut; bears nuts in clusters of three or four; fills well.
T 92 KS. 1980. Produces large nuts (35-40 lb.) with very light kernel and excellent quality.
Other varieties available by request for 2009: Caha, Horton, Jackson,
Johnson, L3, McAllister, New Baden, Newlin, Palmer, Pleas, Underwood