Carya illinoensis
pecan
Pecan is, economically, the most important member of the hickory family, of the genus Carya. Pecan production is a multimillion dollar business and one of North America's favorite nuts. C. illinoensis is an excellent multipurpose tree for the home landscape because it provides nuts and grand esthetic value.
Range Map
-The native range of pecan, USFS.
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.
Pecan
Habitat and Culture
(courtesy of Silvics Manual, USFS)
Wood
Technical Fact Sheet
(courtesy of Hardwoods of North America, Forest
Products Lab, USFS)
Fire
Effects On
(courtesy of U.S. Forest Service, Fire Effects)
From
Virginia Tech w/Photos
(Big List courtesy of VT Dendrology)
North American Timber Types
(courtesy About Forestry)
The Great American
Hardwood Forest
(courtesy About Forestry)
