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✓ Native to US
Pecan
Carya illinoinensis
— Family: Juglandaceae
USDA Zone 6a-9b
🗺️ Widespread
Widespread across many states
A large native tree that provides wonderful shade and produces delicious, edible nuts.
Height
70–100 ft
Spread
40–75 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Medium
Blooms
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
🌡️ Growing Conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Soil
- deep, well_drained
✨ Traits
🦌 Deer Resistant
🐦 Attracts Birds
🦋 Wildlife Value
🐦 Birds
🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Temp range: -10°F to 30°F
📍 Native Range
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Widespread across many US states
Broadly distributed across a large portion of the US, but not documented in every state.
Native to 1 state: