Plant Details

Carya illinoinensis

Pecans

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Carya illinoinensis.

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General Information

Scientific name: Carya illinoinensis
Also known as: Pecans

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 23.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Milk, Oil, Tea, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Wood, Parasiticide, Oil, Carbon farming

Description

Seeds can be eaten both raw and cooked. They have a sweet and delicious flavor, making them ideal for desserts and are often added to ice cream, pastries, bread, and more. The seeds can also be used to make milk, which can be used as a thickening agent for soups, cornbread, hominy, and other dishes. The seeds can grow up to 4 cm in length and grow in clusters of 3 to 11. They ripen in the fall and can be stored in their shell in a cool place for at least 6 months. Additionally, edible oil can be extracted from the seeds. It is said that the leaves can be used to make tea. This plant is an important crop in agriculture and produces oil as a primary product.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 15/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown