TS Walnut

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Walnut Family (Walnut, Hickory, Pecan)

The Walnut Family have large nuts with hard shells. Types include: walnut and hickory (a pecan is in the hickory genus)

Juglandaceae - Walnut family
Pecan Carya illinoinensis
Pecans are cultivated with a very large variety of shell sizes and flavor. Trunks can grow several feet wide.
(Native of Texas - Taylor, Coleman, Brown, Coke)

Tree Close-ups

Specimen A

Tree shown is about 40 feet tall with a 2 1/2 foot wide trunk. The shell is 1/2" to 3/4" long, incased in a tough outer "skin". This is the tiny variety that everyone loves to eat but hates to shell.
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, July 2004

Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, A native (1)

Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, A native (3)

Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, A native (2)

Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, A native (4)

Specimen B

Tree shown is young, about 20 feet tall, and was planted by a squirrel. The shell is about 1 1/2" long, incased in a tough outer "skin".
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, July 2004

Juglandaceae - Walnut family
Hickory Carya sp.
Photos taken in Van Zandt County, Texas, November 2006
(Native of Texas)

Hunting Similar Species

possible Mockernut Hickory (White Hickory) Carya alba (Carya tomentosa)
Leaflets descending in size toward node, often leaflets are wide. Round nut.
(Native of Texas, east - Smith, Van Zandt)

Water Hickory Carya aquatica
Very long pointed leaflets. Round nut.
(Native of Texas, east - Smith, not listed in Van Zandt)

possible Bitternut Hickory Carya cordiformis
Leaflets descending in size toward node, often leaflets are wide. Round nut.
(Native of Texas, east - Smith, Van Zandt)

Black Hickory Carya texana
Leaflets often wide with a long tip, fine teeth. Round nut.
(Native of Texas, east and central - Smith, Van Zandt)

Other Genus in My Area

Juglandaceae - Walnut family
Arizona Walnut Juglans major
Round nut has grooves, skin is thin.
(Native of Texas, central & west - Taylor)

Little Walnut (Texas Black Walnut) Juglans microcarpa
Many long leaflets with the terminal one smaller than others. Round nut.
(Native of Texas, central, west, south - Taylor, Coke)

Black Walnut Juglans nigra
Many long leaflets with the terminal one smaller than others. Round nut. Wood is very dark.
(Native of Texas, east & central - Brown)

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