Carya illinoinensis - Plug/Celgrown

Description
These produce brown, elongated fruits from September onwards. In a sunny location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 35 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * flood tolerant

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Pecan Nut Tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Fruit
Carya illinoinensis forms brown fruits with a sweet, nutty flavour. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, fresh consumption, baking

Root
Carya illinoinensis is a taproot.