Type
Type I pollinator, early harvest
Pecan variety
Pawnee Pecan
A widely planted cultivar with large, high-quality nuts and an early harvest. Its early maturity makes it useful in areas with a shorter pecan season.
Season
early fall
Best for
home orchards, earlier harvest
About Pawnee
Pawnee is an early-maturing pecan with large, well-filled kernels and strong commercial quality. It is valued where an early harvest is useful, though it can be vulnerable to pecan scab in humid areas.
Growing Pawnee Pecan
Pawnee is a Type I, protandrous pollinator and needs a compatible Type II cultivar nearby. Give trees ample space, deep soil, and consistent water, and use a scab management program where the disease is common.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pecan, see the complete guide.
How to grow PecanOther pecan varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.