Carya illinoensis
Seed from a cold hardy pecan that can ripen nuts up to Zone 5. Since this is a seedling, however, its ability to ripen nuts in colder climates is variable. An excellent choice for riparian areas, and can be grown as an abundant food source for people and wildlife. Can be grown out or used as rootstock for other Carya (Hickory) species. Seeds sourced from Burnt Ridge Nursery. Larval host for Banded Hairstreak and Hickory Hairstreak.
Zone: 5-8 (Map)
Habitat: Ideally grown in deep alluvial soils. Can tolerate dry soils and flooding. Full sun.
Growth: 70 ft tall, 45 ft wide at maturity.
Prohibited: AZ, CA, TX
Northern Pecan is a beautiful, cold-hardy tree that can produce nuts as far north as Zone 5.
Northern Pecan is a beautiful, cold-hardy tree that can produce nuts as far north as Zone 5.
Carya illinoensis
Seed from a cold hardy pecan that can ripen nuts up to Zone 5. Since this is a seedling, however, its ability to ripen nuts in colder climates is variable. An excellent choice for riparian areas, and can be grown as an abundant food source for people and wildlife. Can be grown out or used as rootstock for other Carya (Hickory) species. Seeds sourced from Burnt Ridge Nursery. Larval host for Banded Hairstreak and Hickory Hairstreak.
Zone: 5-8 (Map)
Habitat: Ideally grown in deep alluvial soils. Can tolerate dry soils and flooding. Full sun.
Growth: 70 ft tall, 45 ft wide at maturity.
Prohibited: AZ, CA, TX
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