Fruit-Nut-Pecan #3
Fruit-Nut-Pecan #3
Northern Pecan
Edible nuts
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$4999
$49.99
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The largest member of the hickory family forms a tall straight trunk with symmetrical, broadly oval crown. The sweet edible nuts of pecan are favored by wildlife and people. Pecan is endemic to the rich, moist soils of bottomlands of the Mississippi Valley to southern Indiana with limited distribution in southern Ohio. Ripens mid-late October. Pollinator needed. Attracts wildlife.
Botanical Name- Carya illnoinensis
Pronunciation- KAR-ee-uh ill-ih-noy-NEN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 75 ft
Mature Height- 100 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
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Fauna Attracted- Seed- and nut-eating birds (jays, woodpeckers), beneficial insects on catkins
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in winter; water deeply during drought and mulch to protect roots.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in winter to shape and remove deadwood.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction and ensure deep watering for best results.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Hickory shuckworm, aphids
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