Encyclopedia · Juglandaceae · Carya illinoinensis
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Carya illinoinensis
Pecan
Carya · Juglandaceae
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 20 m high and 15 m spread, with a oval canopy form. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Carya
Family
Juglandaceae
Common name
Pecan
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Carya illinoinensis belongs to the Carya genus within the Juglandaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
20 m H × 15 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Carya illinoinensis verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · no rights reserved