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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

Common Names add Pecan edit | delete State Tree of Texas edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Carya oliviformis
Carya pecan
Hicoria pecan



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