pecan
Carya illinoinensis
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A large deciduous tree prized for its edible nut crop, featuring compound leaves that turn golden in fall. Requires space, warm growing conditions, and cross-pollination for best production.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Major commercial cultivars include 'Desirable', 'Pawnee', and 'Pecans 57-1', bred for crack-out quality, earlier maturity, and disease resistance respectively. 'Pawnee' is a popular choice for home gardens due to compact size and reliable production.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A large deciduous tree prized for its edible nut crop, featuring compound leaves that turn golden in fall. Requires space, warm growing conditions, and cross-pollination for best production.
Climate Match for your location
See how well pecan grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Major commercial cultivars include 'Desirable', 'Pawnee', and 'Pecans 57-1', bred for crack-out quality, earlier maturity, and disease resistance respectively. 'Pawnee' is a popular choice for home gardens due to compact size and reliable production.