That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted, and so are pecans. Some ...

Prized for its vibrant fruit and beautiful blossoms, the cherry tree also yields wood that has found a special place in the art of smoking and use on the wood grill. Pecan wood, derived from the ...

I had a relatively minor limb cut from my pecan tree less than one year ago ... And then to your question about the bark. When the wood inside the trunk is decaying, the bark separates from ...

Did you know that pecan is a relative of the native bitternut hickory? Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee shares more about this species, which features relatively narrow leaflets, strong sulphur ...

Some other things to keep in mind: Pecan trees grow quite large, reaching up to 60 feet tall and 60 feet wide when mature. Because of their brittle wood, branches fall frequently — so you’ll ...