Pecan tree grow and care – tree of the genus Carya illinoinensis also known as Pecan nut, Pecan tree perennial deciduous plant also used as ornamental plant, grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10. Flower color green, there are two type male and female grow on the same tree, male flowers, the female inflorescence 3-6 flower, in male inflorescence dozens of flowers
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing: Need more than one tree in the area
Planting season: Winter, spring
Pests and diseases: Leopard moth,
Pruning season: Winter
How to prune: Branches that go down
Size of the plant? 10-30 m, 30-100 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: No
Blooming information
Bloom season: Spring
General information about the flower Green flowers, there are two type male and female grow on the same tree, male flowers, the female inflorescence 3-6 flower, in male inflorescence dozens of flowers
Pollination is done by: Wind
Edible nuts
Nuts harvest season: Summer – autumn
Nuts pests or diseases: Birds, worms
What can be done with big quantities of Pecan tree nuts? Eaten raw, cakes, ice-cream
Work requirements on the nuts: Collect from the ground
How long does it take to bear nuts? 5-7 years
Ripening of nuts Need to wait until the nutshell will drop
