Well, we're about to find out how difficult it is to grow pecan trees in missouri, specifically Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Cass County.

I ordered several varieties from different nurseries, trying to see what will do best.

8 Pecan from ArborDay.org (pencil size about 18 inches)
4 Pecan (Native Hardy Seedling) from WillisOrchards.com (Thick as your thumb,2-3 foot)
4 Osage Pecan Tree (grafted) from WillisOrchards.com (Thick as your thumb,2-3 foot)
4 American Persimmon from WillisOrchards.com (Nice size, about 2-3 foot, thick as a pinky or ring finger)
1 Hazlenut from ArborDay.org

I have a Northern James Pecan which just came from TyTy Nursery, I'll plant that tomorrow and update the map below.  Also from TyTy were some cherries and mulberries, I'll have to post an updated map of the orchard that is being planted.

For Spring planting I have ordered an extra large nut tree bundle from the Missouri Department of Conservation: nut tree bundle
species includes 5 each of :
Shellbark hickory (see species 331)
Pecan (see species 301)
Hazelnut (see species 422)
Black walnut (see species 300)
Butternut (Juglans cinerea)

I'm also wanting to plant some Paw Paw trees but they may have to wait until next year.