The pecan is one of the most important native nut trees in North America. It is a large, straight-trunked tree native to river bottoms and rich fertile soils. The nut, a beloved pie ingredient, ripens in the fall.
- Family (English) Walnut
- Family (botanic) Juglandaceae
- Planting site City parkway, Residential and parks, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Illinois, North America
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 70-100 feet
- Mature width 40-75 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
- Drought tolerance Sensitive
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, Wet sites
- Season of interest early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Oval
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well No
- Planting considerations May be difficult to find in nurseries, Messy fruit/plant parts
- Wildlife Cavity-nesting birds, Game birds, Small mammals, Songbirds, Water birds
- Has cultivars Yes
