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    CARYA illinoinensis
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    CARYA illinoinensis

    Commonly known as Pecan

    A large American nut bearing tree with numerous leaflets on each leaf
     
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    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      crown gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Southern USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      mid-green leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long with 11-17 lance-shaped leaflets. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. Edible nuts are formed in areas with warm summers.
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrulate
    • Height
      30m (100ft)
    • Spread
      20m (65ft)
    • Tree
      Ornamental, furrowed bark.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      30m (100ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        20m (65ft)
      		  
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