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Pecan
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Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

Honeybees rarely visit pecan trees due to the absence of nectar and low-protein, wind-dispersed pollen that is seldom collected. Peak bloom occurs in April within the March-May window. As large trees requiring full sun and ample space, they offer minimal forage value but can provide some early-season pollen in orchards if bees are foraging nearby.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
BloomMarch–May
USDA zones5-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSouthern and central United States
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