What Do Pecans Grow On?

Pecan trees provide shade, as well as a yearly nut harvest. Pecan trees provide shade, as well as a yearly nut harvest. The pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis) is a deciduous tree native to North America and grows best in hardiness zones 5-9.

The pecan tree is a large deciduous tree that grows to 2040 meters (66131 feet), but only to 44 meters (144 feet). It has a length of 1223 meters (3975 feet), with a trunk of up to 2 meters (6 ft 7 inches).

Where do pecans grow on the trees?

Pecans are grown commercially in 15 states in the southern United States, including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas.

In these states, pecans are grown: Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Mississippi, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Texas.