Carya illinoinensis
PECAN
Juglandaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Carya illinoinensis
PECAN
Juglandaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; yellow in autumn

Bark & Stems: furrowed bark

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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