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Pecan

Scientific Name: Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K.Koch
Synonym: Carya oliviformis, Carya pecan, Hicoria pecan
Family: Juglandaceae

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 4-10,12-14,18-20,26-36
USDA: 5-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southern and central USA

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 75 to 70 feet tall (22.5 to 21 m.), 40 to 70 feet in spread (12 to 21 m.), pinnate leaves

Flowers: Greenish flowers

Fruit: Edible

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water, needs good drainage

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting, grafting/budding

by softwood stem tip cuttings. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks. Wound cuttings. ( cutting rooting success was 23 per cent.) Pecan is considered to be a non-rooter..
by whip, patch grafts, in spring. Scions are taken in mid-winter and stored at 35 F.
by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 2-3mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.

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