Pecan
Carya illinoinensis · Juglandaceae
| Type | tree (canopy layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 40 ft tall × 30 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | M (moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 6-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | May |
| Harvest | Oct, Nov |
| Expected yield | 60 lb/yr |
| Source | CPI 2026 spring list; Stark Bros |
Planning price
$45.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Pecan
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Large shade tree with an open, valuable root pattern. Needs room; 40 feet at maturity.
Historic uses
Native to the Mississippi basin; bark used as a laxative and for burns.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 6/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 7/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 8/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | H | 2 | Pecan at the rear of the west backyard - the largest tree in the plan, so it goes at the back. Two trees are needed for a nut crop. |