Taxonomy
| Family | Juglandaceae |
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| Genus | Carya |
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| Species | illinoinensis |
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| Common Name | pecan |
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| iTree Code | CAIL2 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: large |
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| Height | 150 feet |
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| Spread | 75 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | pinnately compound, thin-linear leaflets (7-11), pointed slightly curved |
Leaf Type
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Compound - Pinnate |
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| Needles | 0 |
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| Bark | brown with gray flecks, ridges, & color back more with age |
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| Bud | terminal buds are yellow-brown, hairy, large (1/2" long) |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | current year green, second year gray/brown |
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| Flower | long, green string of small flowers (catkins) |
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| Fruit | oblong, green husk, 4 sections |
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| Fall Color | yellow |
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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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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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