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pecan

Carya illinoinensis

The pecan tree is a tall tree that produces delicious nuts called pecans. These nuts are great for snacking and are often used in pies and desserts!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The pecan is a large deciduous tree with rough, deeply furrowed bark and long, compound leaves that turn golden in autumn. Its distinctive nuts are oval-shaped, smooth, and brown, encased in a green husk that splits open when ripe.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFagalesFamilyJuglandaceaeGenusCarya
pecan
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pecan

Category

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It takes about 7 to 10 years for a pecan tree to start producing nuts!

Pecans are the only major tree nut that is native to North America!

Texas named the pecan tree its official state tree back in 1919!

The word 'pecan' comes from an Algonquin word for 'nut needing a stone to crack'!

Special abilities

Ability

Taproot Power

Pecan has a super-long taproot that can reach deep underground to find water, helping it survive dry spells.

Ability

Wind Whisperer

Pecan trees use the wind to carry pollen from male flowers to female flowers, ensuring new nuts are formed.

Ability

Tough Shell Shield

Pecan nuts have a tough shell that protects the delicious seed inside from hungry animals until it's ready to sprout.

Measurements & details

Height
2000-5000 cm
Spread
1500-3000 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Pecan Nut Tree

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be careful not to eat nuts you find outside unless you know they are safe!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is pecan?

2000-5000 cm

How wide does pecan spread?

1500-3000 cm

When does pecan bloom?

Spring

Is pecan edible?

Yes

Is pecan toxic?

None

What is pecan's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is pecan pollinated?

Wind

Where is pecan usually found?

Forests

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