Pecan Tree Wood values vary widely depending on the growing season, quality of the tree, what it's used for, and other factors. There is no standard price on quality Pecan tree limbs, however the cost will generally be more than any other hardwood tree. In this article we'll take a quick look at some facts about Pecan and some factors that can affect its price.
The main factor affecting pecan tree prices is how much nut production is needed to make up the contents of the lumber. Pecan lumber is harvested from suckers, which are usually about one to two feet long. The wood from these suckers is then processed into hardwood and sold. Unfortunately, no chemicals are permitted for poisoning birds or squirrels; or for rotting hickory nuts.
Pecan trees are grown primarily in the eastern U.S. and in the southern part of Mexico. They're also grown in several tropical and subtropical climates all over the world, as well as other arid environments. The demand for pecan wood drives the prices up significantly, which makes it one of the more expensive nuts in the market. You may notice that some online sources list pecan trees at much higher values than others. This is because different varieties have been harvested in different ways and are harvested at different times of year.
There is also considerable variation in the quality of the nuts from various pecan trees. For example, while there are major differences in the nuts of Pecan, there are very little differences in Macadamia or even Iribea. These nuts are highly sought after in Europe, where they're used to make candies and cookies, but they're far less popular in the U.S., even though people do crave them! For this reason, a high quality pecan tree is more expensive than its European counterpart. However, it's worth it for the nut production value.
Other nuts such as Brazilian nuts are quite popular worldwide, and are often shipped to the U.S., although they're sometimes imported from Brazil as well. Many people like Brazilian hickory wood because it has a rich, dark color that can sometimes match walnut. It doesn't hold up as well to weathering and it's usually blended with other kinds of wood to preserve its flavor.
Pecan wood is very tough, making it ideal for flooring. Hardwood hickory is often used for furniture building because it is so heavy, yet it holds up to the test of time. It is one of the most popular woods used to build outdoor furniture. So it makes sense to collect as much of this type of hickory wood as you can, because it is so plentiful!