Botanical Name: Carya illinoensis
Common Name: Pecan Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a tall, upright tree; mostly single-trunked, forming an oval to rounded canopy; appearance is similar to walnut species except that the foliage is finer textured and leaflets are longer Height 40-60'(150') Spread 1/2-3/4 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial Soil prefers a deep rich loam; avoid alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 12-16, 18-23); likes heat and humidity Morphology: Leaves odd-pinnately compound, alternate; leaflets 11-15, lanceolate-oblong, rather falcate; 4-8" long, coarsely serrate Flowers staminate; in drooping catkins; pistillate in 2-6 flowered clusters; spring Fruit a nut: oblong-ovoid, 1 1/2"-2 1/2" long Propagation: seed Usage: large shade tree, fruit tree; can be used as an accent tree for its interesting form and foliage; for large-scale landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; tolerates considerable drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring; check for chlorosis Pruning very little needed; prune to shape and thin out Pests/Diseases generally free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Central United States Family: Juglandaceae Notes: |
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