The Pecan is the largest of the native hickories and produces one of North America's most commercially valuable tree nuts. It grows naturally in bottomland forests along rivers in the south-central United States, reaching heights of 150 feet. Wild pecans are eagerly consumed by deer, wild turkeys, wood ducks, and many other wildlife species.
Best time to see a Pecan
The best time to see a Pecan is March–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,247 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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