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Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
Also known as: pecan tree
Large native shade tree producing rich buttery nuts. Needs long warm season to mature nuts. Very long-lived.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing360–480″
Row Spacing360–480″
Planting Depth—
Height480–960″
Spread360–600″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
1825–2555 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 6–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 6–9
Plant two varieties for cross-pollination — type I and type II. Very large tree — needs ample space. Deep taproot. Takes 5–7 years to first nut crop.
Companion Plants
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