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General information on
Pecan trees
Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
The symmetrical pecan makes a fine ornamental and nut tree.
Needs moist, well-drained loamy soil. Grows 70' to 100', 55' spread. (Plant two trees for
pollination)
Type of tree:
The Pecan falls into the following type(s): Nut Trees
Mature Height:
The Pecan grows to be 70' - 100' feet in height.
Mature Spread:
The Pecan has a spread of about 40' - 75' at full maturity.
Spread Variations:
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate.
Sun:
This Pecan does well in full sun.
Soil:
The Pecan grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well drained, wet, wide
range, clay soils.
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Shape:
This Pecan has oval, rounded shape.
Leaves:
Pinnately compound, alternate, variable, 12"-20" long, odd number of leaflets
usually 9-17, 4"-8" long, slightly toothed margins, lustrous, dark green surface
Flower Color:
female is yellow or greenish yellow and male is green or yellow
Bloom Time:
early to late depending upon the variety.
Fruit Description:
Thin, 4-angled husks in clusters of 3-6 turn from yellow green to brown as they ripen.
They enclose a 1 1/2"-2" long, hard, oblong, light brown to reddish brown shell
with a pointed tip and rounded base. The kernel is sweet. Harvest anytime after the husks
opens, but is is easier to wait until the husks are wide open and the nuts are partially
dry.
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Additional Information
Attributes:
A tree for all uses, the pecan tree is the nation's most important commercial nut
producer. The nuts are sweet and nutritious.It is also a shade tree, and the hard and
beautiful wood is prized for furniture, flooring, and many other uses. It is the largest
of the hickories and offers a longevity of 300 years or more.
Description:
The symmetrical pecan makes a fine ornamental and nut tree. Needs moist, well-drained
loamy soil. Grows 70' to 100', 55' spread. (Plant two trees for pollination)
Wildlife Value:
the nuts are favored by squirrels, deer, raccoons, foxes, wild turkeys, wood ducks, crows,
blue jays, and several other bird species.
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