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Pecan grows principally in the lower Mississippi Valley. Within this region it extends westward to eastern Kansas and central Texas, eastward to western Mississippi and western Tennessee.
then it gets confusing.
Yes, pecans can grow in California, but they are not native to the state:
then it gets confusing.
Yes, pecans can grow in California, but they are not native to the state:
- Native range
Pecan trees are native to the southern United States and northern Mexico, and are also found in states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
- Commercial production
The first commercial pecan trees were planted in California in the 1960s, and commercial production is limited to the Southern San Joaquin Valley.
- Growing conditions
Pecan trees require a hot climate, deep, well-drained soil, and adequate moisture to mature properly. They also need at least two different varieties for good pollination.
- Size
Pecan trees can grow to be 70 to 100 feet tall and 40 to 75 feet wide.
- Other characteristics
Pecan trees produce oval-shaped fruits that are green to brown and mature in early fall. The inside of a pecan nut is liquid before it solidifies.