| Botanical name | Carya illinoinensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Pecans |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Large gardens |
| Planting instructions | Space pecan trees about 8m apart. |
| Maintenance | Water regularly during dry weather in summer. The trees are not pruned, except for the initial shaping when they are planted. |
| Fruit | February March April |
| Common pests and diseases | Rarely a problem. |
| Harvest | Nuts ripen in autumn and will fall off the tree when they are ready. |
Carya illinoinensis (Pecans)
- Botanical name: Carya illinoinensis
- Common name(s): Pecans
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Pecan trees prefer warm climates with frost-free, mild winters. These are very attractive, big trees and can be grown on the lawn in large gardens. Pecan nuts resemble walnuts but are smaller, oval and smoother. Two trees of different varieties are needed to ensure good pollination and fruit set.
Family: Juglandaceae
Synonym: Carya pecan
Botanical Pronunciation: KAIR-ee-uh ill-ih-noy-NEN-siss
Carya illinoinensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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