Carya illinoensis
pecan
Silviculture
(silvics courtesy of Silvics Manual, Northeast
S&PF, USFS)
Wood
Technical Fact Sheet
(courtesy of Hardwoods of North America, Forest
Products Lab, USFS)
Tree
Pests
(courtesy of Forestry at About.com)
Fire
Effects On
(courtesy of U.S. Forest Service, Fire Effects)
Species Publications
(courtest of U.S. Forest Service)
From
Virginia Tech w/Photos
(Big List courtesy of VT
Dendrology)
Quick Stats
Common Names: Also called sweet pecan and in its range where Spanish is
spoken, nogal morado or nuez encarcelada
Habitat: Moist well-drained loamy soils
Description: The most valuable nut tree in North America
Uses: Excellent multipurpose tree for the home landscape by providing a source of
nuts, furniture-grade wood, and esthetic value
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