Carya illinoinensis (Pecan)


Botanical Information

FamilyJuglandaceae
GenusCarya
Speciesillinoinensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginIowa and Indiana south to Texas and Mexico.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Edible nuts.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height50 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate through splice or veneer grafting.
CultivationPrefers deep, moist, humus-rich loams.
PestsCommon insect pests include gall aphids, bark beetles, cigar casebearers, twig-girdlers, borers, June beetles, caterpillars and scales.
HabitatSheltered, wooded valleys.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionYellow buds appearing in winter, with 4-6 scales.
Leaf Description11-17 leaflets that are short-stalked and up to 9-15 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionFruit in terminal spikes that are 3-8 cm in length. The nut is oblong, brown, and thin-shelled.

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