Transplanting a Volunteer Pecan Seedling in Dallas

Timing and Method

For a 2-foot pecan seedling (½–¾ inch caliper) in Dallas/Fort Worth:

1. Best time: Mid-February (dormant season).
2. Root ball: 12-inch diameter circle, 12 inches deep.
3. New hole: Twice the width, same depth.
4. Backfill: Quality potting soil.
5. Water: 1 inch per week, mulch 3 inches.

Long-Term Note

Seedling pecans are variable in nut quality and take 10+ years to bear. For reliable production, plant a grafted cultivar ('Pawnee', 'Wichita', 'Choctaw') instead.