Hardy Pecan vs Cypress Oak - TreeTime.ca

Hardy Pecan vs Cypress Oak

Carya illinoinensis

Quercus robur Fastigiata

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Hardy Pecan
Cypress Oak

Hardy Pecan trees are known for their edible nuts that ripen in late autumn. They can be eaten raw or cooked and can be used in a wide range of baked goods. If stored properly in a cool, dry location, they can be kept for up to 6 months in their shell. Trees tend to bear nuts at maturity, which occurs around 6 -10 years. The size and form of this tree also makes it a great shade or feature tree for your landscape.

For nut production, it is recommended that at least 2-3 are planted so that cross pollination can occur. In colder areas it is likely that nut production will be limited, especially in locations with late frosts and shorter growing seasons.

If exposed to high winds, Hardy Pecan is known to lose branches, but these can be used as firewood, or to smoke foods with a hickory flavour. Finding seed or seedlings of this tree is rare in Canada.

Note: plant this tree once. It will not respond well to transplanting.

Cypress Oak is an upright, columnar tree that is well suited as a privacy screen or for lining paths and driveways. The upright branch angle causes it to have a narrower spread which makes it suitable for areas with limited space. It has been described as having an elegant, formal look, growing into an upright oval shape with a short trunk. Compared to other oaks it has a much faster growth rate, especially when young.

Cypress Oak is an ancient oak species of England. Traditionally druids respect the oldest oak trees, considering them to be oracles.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

Hardy Pecan Quick Facts

Cypress Oak Quick Facts

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Zone: 5a
Zone: 5a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 17 m (55 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Flowers: yellow
Bark: ridged dark grey-black
Nuts: oval, brown
Nuts: small acorns
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: carya pecan, faux hickory, hicoria pecan, illinois nut, illinois nut tree, pecan hickory, soft-shelled hickory, sweet pecan
Other Names: columnar english oak, pyramid oak, upright english oak