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Carya illinoinensis Synonyms: C. illinoensis; C. oliviformis; C. pecanCommon Name(s): Pecan Family: Juglandaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 140 to 210 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F) | Opt.Max=95° (F) | Opt.Min=59° (F) | Abs.Min=41° (F) | Precipitation: 24 to 60 (in.) Winter Minimum: -17° (F) Soil pH: 6.5 to 8 Soil Texture/Type: Sandy loams Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright Comments: Requires 2700 GDD (50 F). Illinois timber crop. Grown mostly in Mississippi Valley. Flood tolerant. Best on alluvial soil. Typical range is 26 to 42 degrees N latitude. Will grow in USDA zone 5 but reliable fruiting limit is zone 5. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Cephalosporium Uses: Fuel - fuelwood, Material - wood, Fuel - charcoal, Food - nut Woodiness: Tree Climate: Subtropical-humid, subtropical-dry summer, temperate, steppe and semi-arid Geographical Origin: North America
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