Landscaping With Pecan Trees

Tammy Sons
2 min readJan 14, 2025

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There are various environmental, aesthetic, and practical reasons for planting pecan seedlings, and it’s a great option for many different kinds of outdoor areas. Pecans are a North American native, which means they grow well under a wide range of conditions and will survive. When pecan tree seedlings are planted in a landscape, the landscape becomes more natural, more biodiverse, and more ecologically balanced.

One of the best reasons to plant pecan tree seedlings is that they will shade and cool you, which will save you money on energy costs. As the trees grow older, they open their massive canopy to provide shade in warmer months. Pecans are also a natural coolant that helps to alleviate urban heat islands, particularly at home and businesses.

Pecans also have wildlife value. They give off nuts that squirrels, birds, and other animals use to sustain a flourishing environment. Even as seedlings, they help local biodiversity by providing shelter and favoring insects.

A long-term investment in landscaping with pecan tree seedlings is a financial one. Mature pecan trees, harvested in time, produce delicious, nutritious nuts and a surplus year after year to sell or buy. This double-use attribute brings value to a home by being beautiful and productive.

There is no disputing the beauty of pecan trees. Their tall stature, hard trunks, and lush foliage give the garden a presence of place. They are great attention-getters and make a big impression as they mature.

Pecan seedlings also help maintain the soil and capture carbon. Their deep roots hold soil in place and help prevent erosion, and the trees sequester carbon dioxide to cleanse the air and ward off climate change.

If you plant pecan seedlings in your landscape, you’re not just introducing trees but creating shade, beauty, and ecological biodiversity that will last forever.

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Tammy Sons
Tammy Sons

Written by Tammy Sons

Tammy enjoys writing about horticulture, life off the grid, and anything outdoors. Loves junk stores, antiques, and spending time with family. CEO of TN Nursery

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