The Morton Arb

Selection guide

Use the pulldowns below to find information about trees or shrubs

or

or

or

plant_clinic_hours

Container gardens & Spring bedding at The Morton Arboretum

Seasonal
Creations

Download a list of plants that can be found in our Container Gardens and Display Beds.

Subscribe NOW to our online newsletter

Use our Interactive Collections Map and our Plant Collections Map to identify where plants are located on our grounds.

Dig deeper. Take a class. Sign up now!

Search tree & plant advice

Pecan

Tagged as: Plants Tolerant of Wet Sites

Botanical Name: Carya illinoensis
Common Name: Pecan

Updated 2/2012

Pecan

Pecan

Pecan

Summer form Winter form Leaf

 

Pecan

Pecan

Pecan

Fall leaf Catkins Fruit

Height: 75-100'  Spread:  50-75'  Habit/Form:  Oval to rounded  Growth Rate: M/F  Zone:  5-9

Cultural Requirements: Full sun in a moist, well drained soil.  Tolerates wet sites.

Ornamental characteristics:  Edible pecans; yellow-brown fall color.

Uses in the Landscape: Shade tree for large properties.

Print

Related Articles