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Carya illinoinensis (Pecan Tree, State Tree of Texas)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19234



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Juglandales
Family: Juglandaceae
Genus: Carya
Species: Carya illinoinensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • > 60 feet (> 18 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • > 60 feet (> 18 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • May
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Alternate
  • Falcate
  • Lanceolate
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Green
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
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Other names for this plant:
Carya oliviformis
Carya pecan
Hicoria pecan



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