Excel Pecan Tree
(GA Seedling) Type II. 45 nuts/lb. 49% kernel.
Excel produces a large nut, with excellent scab resistance and an early harvest date. Kernels are bright and golden. Shell is thick which lowers kernel percentage. Produces high yields, but crop thinning may be necessary to prevent over cropping. Good choice for low input or organic orchards. Excel is patented and has a $3 royalty.
Characteristic | Value |
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Cultivar | Excel* |
Pollination Type | II |
Nuts per lb | 45 |
% Kernel | 49 |
Harvest Date | Oct. 7 |
Scab Resistance | Excellent |
Best Pollinators | Amling, Caddo, Cherryle, Elliott, Gafford, Kanza, McMillan |