WOLFE’S PECAN NURSERY 
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Three year root and one year lop. Plant thrifty trees like these. 
SIZE OF TREES 
At the present time, nearly all commercial plantings are made with trees from four 
feet up, with those from five to six feet in the majority. Small plantings and yard plant¬ 
ings are generally made with trees from six feet up. It is the opinion of pecan authori¬ 
ties that we will in the near future plant the larger trees. When these are cut back sev¬ 
erely, they will come out with more vigor in the spring and stand more 
hot, dry weather than the smaller trees. Usually the different sizes are the same age in 
the nursery. 
SIZE OF HOLE 
In ideal pecan soils, use a post-hole digger. The hole should be dug to a depth of 
about three feet. In hard soils, dig a hole three feet square and three feet deep so that 
the roots can get started before reaching the hard soil. 
PLANTING TREES 
Never should the nursery tree be allowed to dry out. Wet bundle as soon as it ar¬ 
rives, and in transferring trees from pack to holes, see that they are kept wet. Make a 
smooth cut on all roots just before putting the tree into the hole, cutting away all 
bruised or damaged parts of roots. Plant trees about same depth as they stood in 
nursery row. See that all soil used in filling hole is well pulverized. In many cases, a 
poor growth the first year can be traced to placing clods and sod in hole when filling 
and nor allowing dirt to be firmly packed about roots when water is applied. Irrigate 
or water well after planting. The next day, the dirt will likely be several inches from 
top. In such cases, one should finisn filling the holes. 
