Scientific Name
Carya illinoinensis

Common Name
Pecan

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Low, wide spreading branches
Height: 70 to 100'
Width: 40 to 75'
Leaf: Alternate, pinnately compound leaf with 11 to 17 leaflets; no significant fall color
Flower/Fruit: Grown for nuts
Comments: Brittle branches; casts light shade; difficulty to transplant; insects, diseases, and late frost can reduce nut production
Cultivars: --



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