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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    June 12, 2018
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    What is your objective? If the trunk is dead there is no point in trying to revive it from the suckers; they will not be true to the desired grafted variety. If you just want the tree to regrow and don't care about the variety, allow one sucker to grow up, remove the others.
    If you want to replant in the same place, dig out the existing stump.

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    drtreelove on
    June 21, 2018
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    From the photos, I am unable to see details of the point of breakage and the remaining section of the tree. So I can't give specific advise.
    I would recommend that you seek advise from a certified arborist (independent consulting arborist for a fee, or tree service estimator/arborist, usually free with a proposal for the tree work). Or get a couple of opionions, estimates.
    Tell the arborist your objective, to save viable portions of the tree if possible. They may be able to do crown reduction pruning and reduction of the fallen limb if still intact, and save some of the tree if the break is not too serious and presents risk of further structural failure. Artificial support systems are possible where appropriate, cables, bolts and rigid props are all tools of the trade.
    To get reliable, ethical advise, of course seek a qualified professional and not just the cheapest removal service.
    https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist

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    BushDoctor on
    November 21, 2018
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    They are likely edible with baking, but this is usually because the nut didn't fully ripen before being cracked.

    This article will help you to know when they are ripe: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pecan/when-to-harvest-pecans.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 8, 2019
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    This article will help you with care.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pecan/growing-pecan-trees.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 14, 2019
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    It can be. Photos will help me to confirm what is going on. This can be due to age, or fungal infections.

    I don't know if your area is "boggy" or if you are far enough away from overly wet soil, but this would be a big factor in the health of your pecan. Wet soils can lead to severe infections for trees that are not designed to handle it.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2019
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    There could be several reasons for lack of nut production.

    This is an excellent link that will help you analyze your tree.

    https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/12/why-pecans-dont-produce/

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 14, 2019
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    Here are some possible reasons pecans don't produce and also cultural requirements, particulary irrigation and fertilization that should help. Also, you should have a Type 1 and a Type 2 variety of pecan tree to aid in cross-pollination. You may not have both. Here is more information:
    https://ucanr.edu/sites/Shasta_College_Master_Gardener/files/253043.pdf
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pecan/growing-pecan-trees.htm

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