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Pecan is pretty tree that is a favorite of people and many animals throughout the year, but was chosen for summer interest because they offer great shade on hot, sunny days. 
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Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
How do trees get online?
​They log on!
Did you know?
  • Roasted pecan shells were used as a substitute for coffee during World War II
  • The wood is often used for items where strength is important--ladders, flooring, and tool handles
  • The "illinoinensis" in the scientific name refers to when Thomas Jefferson grew Pecan trees in Monticello and send "Illinois nuts" to George Washington 
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Common Names: 
  • ​Pecan 
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Mammals and birds use it for shelter
  • Squirrels, opossums, and raccoons eat the pecans 
  • Deer feed on the leaves and twigs 
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Habitat: 
  • Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 70-100' tall, with a crown width of 40-75' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun 
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Pinnately Compound
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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