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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process daily for 4 days

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: United States

Native

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Carya illinoinensis 'Greenriver'Carya illinoinensis

'Greenriver'

Greenriver Pecan

In Stock: 6.449 lb (Total:6.449lb)

Carya illinoinensis 'Greenriver'

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6.45 lb IL

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

Quantity:

6.45 lb

Collected in:

Illinois

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837022

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process daily for 4 days

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the exceptional Carya illinoinensis 'Greenriver' Pecan, a premier choice for northern pecan growers. Hailing from the Green River delta in Kentucky and selected in 1911, this cold-hardy pecan cultivar is celebrated for its robust scab resistance and ability to thrive in zones 5-9. Sporting an elegant, upright structure with lush foliage, it offers not only stunning aesthetics but reliable disease resistance throughout the season.

Greenriver Pecan produces large nuts, approximately 69 per pound, featuring black-speckled and striped shells with distinctive raised ridges. The nuts are oval-shaped—unlike the rounder 'Oswego'—and ripen mid-season, about a week after 'Major' and 'Kanza'. While prized for its good quality kernels, growers should be mindful of potential darkening and lessened fill with overproduction.

This cultivar is a Type 2 pollen shedder, making it a valuable addition to cross-pollination schemes. Although it is prone to alternate bearing cycles (heavy crop one year, light crop the next), consumers will appreciate the flavorful, sizable pecans that this tree yields. For growers facing scab challenges, the Greenriver Pecan offers a promising solution with large, quality nuts that make it a standout selection for any pecan orchard.