Pecan Tree

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis) is a medium-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 75-100 ft × 40-70 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect yellow and green blooms in spring. It attracts moths, pollinators and small mammals, stands up well to drought and wet soil.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

75-100 ft × 40-70 ft

Spacing

24-60 feet

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Yellow, Green

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Moths, Pollinators, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Wet soil

Watch out for

Messy

Native to

Iowa and Indiana south to Texas and Mexico