What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to part sun
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Shadedense shade
Mulch_biomasshigh
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 15°C.
floweringFlowering occurs in late spring as days lengthen and air temperatures are consistently above 18°C, typically 30 days after emergence.
fruitingFruit development begins approximately 90 days after flowering and continues through summer.
harvestNuts mature and are ready for harvest from late September through November, often triggered by the first autumn frosts which cause shuck split.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop after the first autumn frosts and as day length shortens.
dormancyTrees enter dormancy in late autumn, requiring a period of chill to break dormancy for the following spring.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulateszinc, potassium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterHigh
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseed, grafting
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~5 yr
StratificationRequires cold stratification for 90-120 days at 1-5°C
Self-seedingLight
Divisionnot applicable
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators, wildlife
Can host pestspecan_weevil, pecan_scab
Can host diseasespecan_scab