Choctaw Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)produces large, high-quality pecans with thin shells, typically harvested in late fall. It is an upright, spreading tree that reaches a mature height of 70-100 feet with a spread of 40-75 feet, excellent for orchards and home gardens. Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6-9 and requiring 600-800 chilling hours, this Type II variety requires pollination with a Type I pecan tree. Best grown in full sun. It is appreciated for its high yield and superior nut quality.