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Taxonomy
| Family | Juglandaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Carya |
| Species | illinoinensis |
| Common Name | pecan |
| iTree Code | CAIL2 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: large |
|---|---|
| Height | 150 feet |
| Spread | 75 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | pinnately compound, thin-linear leaflets (7-11), pointed slightly curved | Leaf Type
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Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | brown with gray flecks, ridges, & color back more with age | ||
| Bud | terminal buds are yellow-brown, hairy, large (1/2" long) | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | current year green, second year gray/brown | ||
| Flower | long, green string of small flowers (catkins) | ||
| Fruit | oblong, green husk, 4 sections | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 5a | Min | 4.5 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 9b | Max | 7.5 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Moderate | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Mexico |
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