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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