Northern Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)

Estimated Height at Pickup: 3-4’, 3 gal With commercial pecan agriculture based in the southern states, its easy to forget their range extends as far north as Chicago! But not all Carya illinoinsis are interchangeable- plants with southern genetics bear nuts later than their northern counterparts so, while they’ll survive in the north, they’ll never produce a nut crop. Our northern fertile pecan seedlings are grown from seeds collected in central Indiana, so will be right at home producing in the Midwest!Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Loam, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam Height: 70’-160’ Width: 40’-70’ Bloom Color: - Bloom Time: Apr-May Fruit: Sweet, edible nuts with thin husks mature in fall. Fall Color: Yellow Root Type: Taproot Notable Wildlife Interactions: Like all hickories, it’s hosts many insects including the gray hairstreak butterfly, moths such as the luna and widow underwing, leafhoppers, and other inse