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    • Photo of Carya illinoinensis nut by Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research

    Photo by Jerry A. Payne, USDA Agricultural Research

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    Carya illinoinensis

    Also Known As

    • Carya illinoensis
    • Carya illinoiensis
    • Pecan

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 70'-150'
    • W: 50'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10a

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    Carya illinoinensis plant details

    Carya illinoinensis is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Carya illinoinensis

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: juglandaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 50 FT wide, 70 FT - 150 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Carya illinoinensis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This wonderful nut tree is native to the central and southeastern United States and into Mexico. DeSoto, the conquistador, was the 1st European to find our "largest and kingliest" Carya. The mighty pecan tree is a handsome 75-100' specimen featuring pretty compound leaves that are lush medium-green in summer and pale-yellow in the fall. Pecans are the essence of praline and other delicious nut treats. These long-lived trees can produce 500+ pounds of nut a year and are a fine shade tree. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Carya illinoinensis plant

    How to Grow Carya illinoinensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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