Pecan plant profile
Carya illinoinensis
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Pecan
NC State Extension describes pecan as a deep-taprooted deciduous tree that is difficult to transplant, so the planting site should be chosen with its large mature size in mind. It gives no planting date; set out dormant bare-root stock in early spring while the soil is workable.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Pecan in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 480 to 900 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: pecan scab, pecan weevil, twig girdler, brittle wind prone branches.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Carya illinoinensis (Hardy Pecan, Pecan)
NC State Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.