Hardy Edibles

Juglandaceae

pecan

Carya illinoinensis

pecan

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Survives zone 5 through 9

Pecan — excellent, but needs long hot summers.

Hardiness
Zone 5 to 9
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Oct
Mature size
Very large tree — NOT containerable
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.5 (near-neutral; lime-tolerant)
Environment
Riparian
Status
Cultivated
Years to fruit
6–10 yrs
Pollination
⚠ DICHOGAMOUS — needs Type I and Type II cultivars together