Carya illinoinensis

The Hardy Pecan Tree, the largest of the hickories, is a deciduous tree with a symmetrical, broadly oval crown and massive branches. Its major limbs grow upward and outward in a distinctive spreading pattern, while older trees develop wide-sweeping lower branches that nearly touch the ground. The trunk can reach up to 6 feet in diameter. Due to its impressive size, this tree is best suited for large properties and serves as an excellent shade tree in naturalized, woodland, or recreational areas.

Grows 70'-100'H; Full sun; Loamy, sandy, well-drained soil; Hardiness Zone 5-9