70. Carya illinoinensis

Common name(s): Pecan, Sweet Pecan

Plant type: deciduous large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: no information
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Time to rooting : 6-8 weeks
Comment: Wound cuttings. ( cutting rooting success was 23 per cent.) Pecan is considered to be a non-rooter.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : stratify 40F 2-3mo.
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination : 3-4 weeks
Comment: Mulch seedbeds.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: spring
Type of graft: whip, patch
Comment: Scions are taken in mid-winter and stored at 35 F.