Avalon Pecan Tree

Description

Description

Avalon is one of the newest and most promising pecan varieties available — patented by the University of Georgia and released to growers in 2017, it was developed specifically for large nut size, high kernel percentage, and exceptional scab resistance. With 46 large nuts per pound and a 53.7% kernel percentage comparable to the popular Desirable variety, Avalon delivers premium pecan quality in a more disease-resistant and modern package. Early mid-season harvest in October, Zones 6–9.

Premium Nut Quality — Desirable-Comparable Size

Avalon’s nut size is one of its most impressive qualities. At 46 nuts per pound and 53.7% kernel percentage, it matches the benchmark set by Desirable — one of the most widely grown and respected commercial pecan varieties — while bringing improved scab resistance to the table. The large, quality kernels are rich in antioxidants, protein, and unsaturated fats, delivering the buttery, full flavor that makes homegrown pecans so rewarding.

Highly Resistant to Scab

Scab is the most serious fungal disease affecting pecan trees, and it’s the primary reason many varieties require intensive spray programs to produce clean, quality nuts. Avalon’s high resistance to scab dramatically reduces that management burden, making it one of the most practical and reliable modern pecan varieties for home orchardists who want quality nuts without extensive intervention.

A Tree That Produces for Generations

Pecan trees are among the most long-lived fruit and nut trees in cultivation — they can continue to bear productive crops for well over a century. Planting an Avalon Pecan is an investment that rewards your household for decades and creates a living legacy that outlasts generations of growers.

Why Growers Choose Avalon

• University of Georgia 2017 release — modern breeding for performance and disease resistance
• Desirable-comparable nut size — 46 nuts per pound, 53.7% kernel percentage
• Highly resistant to scab — significantly reduced disease management requirements
• Early mid-season October harvest — reliable timing in Zones 6–9
• Bears for over a century — one of the most long-lived nut trees you can plant

Pollinator: Type II

May be covered by USPP 30,227 or other patents. Protogynous Type II pecan.