Plant Profile: Carya illinoinensis 'Cape Fear'

The Cape Fear pecan, which hails from North Carolina, is cultivated across the southern United States. This Type I pecan is both protandrous and precocious, necessitating the presence of two different cultivars for effective pollination, such as Stuart or Elliot. It boasts strong resistance to diseases like scab, although it is vulnerable to bacterial leaf scorch. Additionally, it yields high-quality pecans.

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