Other Names Also known as pecan nut, pecan hickory, sweet pecan, nogal morado, and pecanier.
Sources Grows in United States and Mexico.
Appearance Tight, generally straight grain with a coarse texture. Pale to reddish brown heartwood and whitish sapwood. Physical Props Very heavy, hard, strong, stiff and shock resistant. Good dimensional stability and low decay resistance. Glues, screws, and nails well.