November's tree of the month is the pecan, Carya illinoinensis, a large native tree that can be found all over the United States. The pecan is a part of the walnut family of trees and notably has been planted for its nut production. This large tree can grow up to heights of 100 ft and spread wide making it an excellent tree for planting in parks and even residential area. It is an excellent tree for native wildlife and the pecan nuts will become mature in early fall. You may have noticed some pecans around Jacksonville that have fallen recently. These pecan trees can be readily seen in groves or orchards where they are grown specifically for nut production. Many fall and winter holiday dishes feature this delicious nut, most famously, pecan pie. This tree can be easily identified by its leaf structure and its grey, scaly bark. Keep an eye out around our urban forest to see if you can identify one!