The Main Plant entry for Pecans (Carya illinoinensis)

This database entry exists to show plant data and photos that apply generically to all Pecans.

Common names:
Pecan
Hardy Pecan
Northern Pecan

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 3
Leaves: Good fall color
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Uses: Useful for timber production
Edible Parts: Bark
Eating Methods: Tea
Raw
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Pollinators: Water
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

Neighbor's Pecan Tree

Comments:
Posted by robertduval14 (Mason, New Hampshire - Zone 5b) on Apr 19, 2013 4:33 PM

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