Hardy Pecan vs Carpathian English Walnut - TreeTime.ca

Hardy Pecan vs Carpathian English Walnut

Carya illinoinensis

Juglans regia Carpathian

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Hardy Pecan
Carpathian English Walnut

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.

Carpathian English Walnut is a great shade tree or a fantastic addition to a food garden. The taste is described as having a full flavour with a hint of sweetness and butterscotch. They are great for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. Thin shelled nuts split right down the center, making them easy to crack. Harvest ranges from late September to early October.

It is known for being highly productive and more cold hardy than other English Walnut varieties.
Carpathian English Walnut is considered to be self pollinating but planting with a second variety will result in greater yields. It can be cross pollinated with Black Walnut and others.

Hardy Pecan Quick Facts

Carpathian English Walnut Quick Facts

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Zone: 5a
Zone: 5a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Flavor: full flavor, hint of sweetness
Harvest: late September - early October
Flowers: yellow
Nuts: oval, brown
Nuts: thin shelled, easy to crack
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
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: black sea walnut, common walnut, persian walnut