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Tree Species (Central Texas)

Pecan

Definition

The pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a large deciduous nut tree native to the southern United States and the official state tree of Texas. Pecans require specific pruning timing and are susceptible to scab, aphids, and webworms.

In Central Texas

Pecans are the second most common tree in Central Texas and one of the most commonly over-pruned. Tree Scouts follows species-specific pruning timing and technique for pecans.

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