'Colby' is prized for its meaty, thin-shelled nuts.

Carya illinoinensis 'Colby'

Colby Pecan

'Colby' is the best of Forrest Keeling's seed-grown, native cultivar pecans for understock, especially in northern climates.

Provides food and cover for wildlife
Prefers moist soils
The best native cultivar pecan for understock
Productive and reliable

Item

Description

On Hand

1186 S3-3 RPM 0
1188 S3-3CG RPM 800
1222 06in 0
1223 12in 0
12792 18in 0
15301 24in 0

More about Carya illinoinensis 'Colby':

This thick-shelled pecan offers 44% kernel.

Colby Pecan Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. Check on our cultivars such as 'Kansa', 'Major', 'Normal', 'Pawnee', 'Peruque' and 'Posey' for specific conservation and agricultural benefits. Good quality nuts are also found on our grafted varieties, including 'Colby', 'Kanza', 'Lakota', 'Normal', 'Peruque' and 'Posey'.

Height:

70-100 Feet

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Spread:

40-75 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-9

Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
Songbirds
Upland Birds and Game
Habit
Deciduous
Attributes
Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization