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Perennials
Delicious nuts for baking treats
Shade in hot summer months
Enhances property landscape value
Thrives in
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Nov-AprilPecan trees are large, deciduous plants with pinnately compound leaves that produce a sweet, edible nut known for its rich flavor and use in culinary applications. Incorporating it into landscaping offers many benefits beyond its delicious nuts.
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Pecan Tree Native to the southern part of the United States, this plant is a species of hickory. Known as Carya illinoinensis, this plant is cultivated for culinary and ornamental reasons. Once the leaves appear, they look beautiful, swaying in the wind.
Thanks to its size, this plant is ideal for your lawn. Because of its impressive stature, college campuses and city parks often use this plant. After it reaches its full height, it can be 60 to 100 feet tall. Its canopy can extend 40 to 80 feet. As a member of the hickory family, this plant is a popular choice for building wood furniture.
This deciduous plant grows pinnate leaflets with bunches of 9 to 17 leaves. These leaves are a vibrant green, so you can easily see them from a distance. While it can grow 100 feet tall in its lifetime, it will generally take a sapling ten years to reach 16 feet tall. Because of this, you should not expect to have a full-sized plant immediately. It will be about as tall as a large shrub for the first few years.
When designing your garden, setting aside areas for relaxing and enjoying a break from the sun is a good idea. Thanks to its size and dense leaves, this plant is perfect for providing shade in your backyard or lawn. Once you plant it, you can enjoy shade for many years. This plant can live for up to 300 years in the right circumstances.
Like other plants in the hickory genus, the Pecan Tree produces a nut-like drupe. You will initially see a fruit growing that is surrounded by a husk. The center of the fruit contains a single pit. The husks are essentially the flower’s exocarp tissue. Meanwhile, the husk has a green-gold color with a brassy veneer. Each one is elliptical or oval. Once the husk reaches maturity, it changes from green to brown.
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom/Foliage Color
Green
Height at Maturity
Over 25 Feet
Care
Pecan trees thrive in well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring and ensure proper pruning to maintain structure and health. Monitor for pests like pecan weevils and treat them as needed.
Plant Reproduction
Pecan Tree spreads via wind-dispersed seeds and root sprouts.
Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.
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Nut Production:
Pecan Trees produce delicious, nutritious nuts that are perfect for snacking, baking, and cooking. They offer a bountiful harvest year after year.
Shade Provider:
With its large canopy, the Pecan Tree provides ample shade, making it a perfect addition to your yard for hot summer days.
Longevity and Durability:
Pecan Trees are known for their long lifespan and robust nature, offering beauty and productivity for many generations.
Wildlife Attraction:
The tree attracts various wildlife, including birds and squirrels, creating a lively and dynamic natural environment.
Caring Tips
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Care Tips
Pecan trees thrive in well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring and ensure proper pruning to maintain structure and health. Monitor for pests like pecan weevils and treat them as needed.
Light Requirements
The Pecan Tree thrives in full sun, needing 6 to 8 hours of sun daily. Optimal growth and nut production occur when the tree receives consistent sunlight throughout the growing season, promoting strong, healthy development.
Hardy Planting Zones
5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
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