Carya illinoinensis – Pecan

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Carya illinoinensis – Pecan

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Large park tree with a round, very broad crown of overhanging side branches: can attain over 30 m height and breadth. The imparipinnate leaves are very large and have the most numerous leaf segments of all Carya types. These leaf segments are elongated to somewhat sickle-shaped, with long, pointed tips. Autumn colour yellow-brown. The inconspicuous blossoms are followed by bunches of edible fruit. These nestle in elongated husks with narrow wings. Very important crop in the USA, where over 100 varieties are cultivated. The tree is deep-rooting and prefers humic, well-drained soil. Its early growth may be impeded by frost. Can tolerate a lot of moisture for a while.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (3) Multi-stem (2)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
450/500H,150/200W
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
500/600H,150/200W
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
30 (50) m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
Young twigs olive green, bearing soft hairs, bark light brown to light grey, grooved
Leaf
imparipinnate, 30 - 50 cm, with 11 - 15 (17) leaf segments, 5 - 15 cm, green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
green female and male catkins, May
Fruits
elongated nut, 3 - 8 cm, husk with 4 narrow sections, in bunches of 3 - 10, edible, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
rich, well-drained soil: can tolerate a lot of moisture for a while
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7 (-17,7 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Eastern USA
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Carya illinoinensis

Carya illinoinensis can eventually reach a height of 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carya illinoinensis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carya illinoinensis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Carya illinoinensis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carya illinoinensis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Carya illinoinensis blooms in may.
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