Carya illinoinensis
Common name: Pecan
I really like this plant because it grows fast, that is, fast for a hickory. At one time this plant produced one of the most sought after nuts in the world, and massive trees (some as large as 120 feet tall) would be felled to collect the nuts from the wreckage. Things have changed, and now the tree is most commonly found on old farms and nut plantations. Its landscape potential is largely overlooked, not to mention it is hard to find. Its form is upright and straight with very strong branching, making it ideal for parkways or near a home for shade. Seems to love bottomlands but has been growing great in garden soil here. As a bonus, if you plant it in the right spot, you may never have to buy pecans again!
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 60 Feet
- Mature width
- 30 Feet
- Max height
- 70 Feet
- Max width
- 50 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Great Shade Tree Loved by birds Edible fruit
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