Carya illinoinensis, commonly called hardy pecan, is a large deciduous lowland tree that is the largest of the hickories. It typically grows 75-100’ (infrequently to 150’) tall with a large rounded spreading crown.

The pecan (/ p ɪ ˈ k æ n / pih-KAN, also US: / p ɪ ˈ k ɑː n, ˈ p iː k æ n / pih-KAHN, PEE-kan, UK: / ˈ p iː k ən / PEE-kən; Carya illinoinensis) is a species of hickory native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico in the region of the Mississippi River.

Pecan (Carya illinoensis) is one of the better-known pecan hickories. It is also called sweet pecan and in its range where Spanish is spoken, nogal morado or nuez encarcelada. The early settlers who came to America found pecans growing over wide areas.

Hardy pecan grows best in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates clay, sand, and loam soils—alkaline or acidic—as long as they are well drained. It has high drought tolerance. Learn more about selection, planting, and care of pecan trees.

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2024年12月31日 · pecan, (Carya illinoinensis), nut and tree of the walnut family (Juglandaceae) native to temperate North America. Rich and distinctive in flavour and texture, the pecan has one of the highest fat contents of any vegetable product and a caloric value close to that of butter .

Carya illinoinensis (Hardy Pecan) is a tall and massive deciduous tree with a large spreading crown boasting lustrous dark olive-green leaves, each leaf having 11-17 pointed leaflets, 4 to 7 in. long (10-17cm).

Carya illinoinensis: wild pecans are typically smaller and harder to crack than nuts from 'improved' cultivars, but many Texans find their flavour richer. Their shells are attractively mottled (gathered in a city park, San Antonio, Texas, USA – November 2023).

Pecan (C. illinoinensis) is a fast-growing, large tree with sweet and delicious nuts. Eat the nuts raw or cooked; they make an excellent dessert, are added to ice cream, and are used in cakes and bread. Milk is made from nuts and thickens soups, season corn cakes, and hominy.

2025年1月7日 · Carya illinoinensis, pecan, is a large deciduous tree recognized by its yellow-green foliage and large delicious nut. Its natural habitat is located in deep bottomland soils and calls for sun and moderate water. It is also drought tolerant and has a …