Pecan

nuts · trees · Mississippi

A hickory tree. Pecans grow on tall hickory trees that are native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico. These trees are part of the walnut family and can live for hundreds of years.

Sweet and tasty. Pecan nuts have a rich, buttery flavor and grow inside hard shells. They're packed with healthy fats and make delicious snacks or toppings for desserts like pecan pie.

River valley home. Pecan trees naturally grow in the region around the Mississippi River where the soil and climate are perfect for them. This area has been growing pecans for thousands of years, even before people planted orchards.

Growing in pairs. Unlike some tree nuts, pecans grow two at a time inside a single shell that splits open when ripe. A single mature pecan tree can produce hundreds of pounds of nuts in a good year.