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Carya illinoinensis


Pecan




Origin:  Iowa and Indiana south to Texas and Mexico.
Family
Juglandaceae
Genus
Carya
Species
illinoinensis
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - (-10)
Height
50 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJuly
Cultivation
Prefers deep, moist, humus-rich loams.
Pests
Common insect pests include gall aphids, bark beetles, cigar casebearers, twig-girdlers, borers, June beetles, caterpillars and scales.
Habitat
Sheltered, wooded valleys.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Yellow buds appearing in winter, with 4-6 scales.
Leaf Description
11-17 leaflets that are short-stalked and up to 9-15 cm in length.
Fruit Description
Fruit in terminal spikes that are 3-8 cm in length. The nut is oblong, brown, and thin-shelled.
Propagation
Propagate through splice or veneer grafting.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Edible nuts.
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