Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

The largest member of the hickory family is the Pecan. Prefers rich, moist soils. Tall straight trunk with symmetrical, broadly oval crown. The sweet edible nuts of Pecan are favored by wildlife and people.

	Provides food and cover for wildlife
	Prefers moist soils

Item	Description	On Hand
1216	06in	7500
1217	12in	7170
1218	18in	0
1173	S3-3 RPM	3625
1174	S3-3CG RPM	3008
1215	03in	0
1219	24in	0
12686	S3-15 RPM	10
12689	S3-5 RPM	0
13713	12-18in MG	0

More about Carya illinoinensis :

Native pecans, hickories and related varieties do not exhibit the vigorous top growth seen in other RPM varieties. They do, however, develop the dense root mass and always "catch up" with larger seedlings within a few years.

Pecan Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. Check on our cultivars such as 'Colby', 'Kansa', 'Major', 'Normal', 'Pawnee', 'Peruque' and 'Posey' for specific conservation and agricultural benefits. Good quality nuts are also found on our grafted varieties, including 'Colby', 'Kanza', 'Lakota', 'Normal', 'Peruque' and 'Posey'.

Height:

70-100 Feet

Spread:

40-75 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-9

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist, Well-Drained

Habit

•

Deciduous

Program

•	Grow Native!

Attributes

•	Specimen
•	Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
•	Erosion Control
•	Midwest Native