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Carya illinoinensis

Hardy Pecan

  • »  Large deciduous tree with rounded spreading crown
  • »  Medium green foliage maturing to yellowish green in summer
  • »  Insignificant yellow flowers in spring
  • »  Female flowers give way to sweet edible nuts

1gal
$41.25
2gal
$75.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:25-30 m
  • Spread:20-25 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Edible
• Fall Color
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carya illinoinensis

Prefers rich, humus soils with good drainage in full sun. Many Carya species are difficult to transplant due to deep taproots. Nut production requires two or more species for best cross-pollination. Trees take 8-10 years to bear a nut crop.