Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Carya illinoinensis (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
USDA PLANTS Database, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
Missouri Botanical Garden (Carya illinoinensis) — Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Juglandaceae family characteristics — Nitrogen fixer
Penn State Extension — juglone-producing plants (Carya) — Allelopathy effect
Wikipedia — Scientific name, Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

Pecan

tree

Carya illinoinensis

NA native nut tree. Plant two varieties for cross-pollination. Needs long hot growing season. First crops 6–10 years. Productive for 100+ years.

Nut tree
Deciduous
Long-lived
Drought-tolerant

🐝 Needs pollinators

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars, Spider mites.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check.

How to grow Pecan

Space1500 cm apart
GrowFull sun

Water: Medium · Height: 2500 cm · Soil: Deep, well-draining, fertile

How it's grown

Pecan is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.

Want exact dates? Create a free account to see sowing windows tuned to your local frost dates.

Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Carya illinoinensis (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
USDA PLANTS Database, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
Missouri Botanical Garden (Carya illinoinensis) — Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Juglandaceae family characteristics — Nitrogen fixer
Penn State Extension — juglone-producing plants (Carya) — Allelopathy effect
Wikipedia — Scientific name, Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

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Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Carya illinoinensis (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
USDA PLANTS Database, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
Missouri Botanical Garden (Carya illinoinensis) — Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Juglandaceae family characteristics — Nitrogen fixer
Penn State Extension — juglone-producing plants (Carya) — Allelopathy effect
Wikipedia — Scientific name, Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

Pecan

tree

Carya illinoinensis

NA native nut tree. Plant two varieties for cross-pollination. Needs long hot growing season. First crops 6–10 years. Productive for 100+ years.

Nut tree
Deciduous
Long-lived
Drought-tolerant

🐝 Needs pollinators

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars, Spider mites.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check.

How to grow Pecan

Space1500 cm apart
GrowFull sun

Water: Medium · Height: 2500 cm · Soil: Deep, well-draining, fertile

How it's grown

Pecan is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.

Want exact dates? Create a free account to see sowing windows tuned to your local frost dates.

Sources

GBIF — Scientific name
GBIF - Carya illinoinensis (species) taxonomy record — Plant family
RHS Pests A–Z; UC IPM Pest Notes — Pest vulnerabilities
USDA PLANTS Database, Cornell Cooperative Extension — Root depth
Missouri Botanical Garden (Carya illinoinensis) — Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination, Sun needs, Water needs
PFAF (Plants For A Future) — Min. hardiness temp (°C)
Juglandaceae family characteristics — Nitrogen fixer
Penn State Extension — juglone-producing plants (Carya) — Allelopathy effect
Wikipedia — Scientific name, Plant family, Lifespan, Edible, Height (cm), Soil notes, Needs pollination
Wikipedia — Propagation methods

Grow or find Pecan

Maybe you're interested in these?

Walnut

Juglans regia

tree

Shares Pecan's vulnerability to aphids — same companion strategies apply

Black Walnut

Juglans nigra

tree

A fellow Juglandaceae — similar growing habits to Pecan

Pear

Pyrus communis

tree

Same aphids challenge as Pecan — similar protective companions help

Crab Apple

Malus sylvestris

tree

Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Pecan