Hardy Pecan Tree

Carya illinoinensis

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our nut bearing trees are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Shrub Type: Deciduous Tree

Height at Maturity: 70-100′, taller under perfect conditions

Width at Maturity: 40 to 70′, taller under perfect conditions

Spacing: 80+ feet for space between trees

Growth Habit / Form: Upright Rounded

Growth Rate: Moderate

Flower Color: Yellowish Green, non-showy

Flower Size: NA

Flowering Period: Spring to Early Summer

Flower Type: Tassle

Fragrant Flowers: NA

Foliage Color: Yellow Gold

Fragrant Foliage: No

Fruit: Yes, edible and delicious!

Sun Needs: Full to Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy(amended), Silty

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well-Drained to Dry when established

Soil pH: 5.5-7.5 (Acid to Alkaline)

Maintenance / Care: Average

Attracts: Mammals, Wildlife

Resistances: Deer, Drought, Heat

Description

Loved for its edible, delicious and nutritious nuts, the Hardy Pecan is a large, more cold hardy native tree known for its adaptability to both cold and warm climates, its aesthetic beauty, and of course the production of the popular pecan nuts. No pollinator is required, but a second tree will increase pollination and improve your harvest of pecans to enjoy. Producing some of the largest and sweetest pecans we’ve ever tasted and much earlier in the season than other varieties, the nuts are the classic, thin-shelled pecan that is desired and popular around the world. Ornamental features include the attractive pinnately compound deep green leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall and slate-grey color bark that has a lightly fissured texture. Since it is more cold hardy than other cultivars, this native will thrive further north where winter freezes can kill other pecan varieties.

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our nut bearing trees are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 70 to 100 feet tall and 40 to 70 feet wide, the Hardy Pecan is ideal for use as a shade tree and beauty in large landscapes. Because the tree drops a lot of nuts in late summer into fall, we suggest planting the Hardy Pecan at least 35 feet away from a home. A fine addition to edible landscapes, wildlife gardens and native gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 80 feet for space between trees

Growing Preferences

The Hardy Pecan tree is very easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils and is intolerant of some shade. Very drought tolerant when established.

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