Pecan

Carya illinoinensis
Family: Juglandaceae (Walnut Family)

Pecan prefers moist soil and adequate sun. Its native habitat includes bottomlands and stream banks.

Scientific Name: Carya illinoinensis
Common Names: Pecan
Family: Juglandaceae (Walnut Family)
Growth Habit: Wide-spreading tree
Height: 70-100 feet
Leaves: Pinnate, lanceolate
Flowers: Yellow
Bloom Time: March through May
Wildlife Benefits: Nuts are a valuable food source for many species. Larval host for the gray hairstreak butterfly. Leaves attract many insects which are in turn eaten by birds.