bitter pecan

How to Grow and Care for bitter pecan

bitter pecan · Carya aquatica
Also known as: water hickory; swamp hickory

Grow in full sun on any moisture retentive, or wet soil that does not dry out in summer.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing bitter pecan

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in full sun on any moisture retentive, or wet soil that does not dry out in summer.

How to Water bitter pecan?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bitter pecan?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bitter pecan?

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What Soil Is Best for bitter pecan?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bitter pecan?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize bitter pecan?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune bitter pecan?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate bitter pecan?

Propagate by seed (tree/shrub); which requires a period of cold stratification. After germination, seedlings rapidly develop a deep tap root and resent disturbance so plant out in permanent position in the first year.

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How to Transplant bitter pecan?

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How to Care for bitter pecan in Winter?

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How to Plant bitter pecan?

Grow in full sun on any moisture retentive, or wet soil that does not dry out in summer.

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How to Repot bitter pecan?

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How to Harvest bitter pecan?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to crown gall, Powdery mildews and leaf spot- see leaf damage on woody plants

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of bitter pecan

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Attributes of bitter pecan

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginSoutheastern US

Scientific Classification

Species
Carya aquatica
Genus
Carya
Family
Juglandaceae
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