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What is the state tree of Texas?
The mature pecan tree is usually 70 to 100 feet tall, but can grow as tall as 150 feet and higher.
Texas is the largest producer of native pecans, and is second only to Georgia in the production of hybrid (orchard grown) varieties. The pecan became the Texas state tree by act of the Texas Legislature in 1919. Governor James Hogg really favored these trees and even requested that one of them be planted at his gravesite.
The meats of the pecan are also widely used in Texas cuisine. One of the most popular traditional recipes is pecan pie made with pecans and corn syrup. This dessert is always served on holidays in many Texas families.
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13 Comments
Joyce Belcher Wright
Never knew this. Good to know.
catmom
james parrillo, I thought it was Georgia too.
james parrillo
I thought of Georgia for pecan trees. Now, I know that Texas is the top native producer. Thank you, Christine, James' wife
dmarkc
Pick 'em up and eaten 'em here in Georgia.
Fred Mayes
I'm a Texan, so I'll let you know. It's pe-kahn, not pe-can
earlepg
Hoping that the drawing/picture was of the tree, it didn't look like magnolia or dogwood. So use of the double chance was in order.
Lawanta
I've heard of Texas Pecan coffee before, so that was a good personal hint 😉
Janie Neugent
of course I got it right Texas born
Gery Tillmanns
Texas, my other home!
Bill Ahrens
Good question and good trivia to know
Nightwing K'Trevala
The wood is also great for BBQing for a slightly different flavor from Oak, Hickory or Mequite
Terri Almore
Omg I almost said pecan�,
I'm learning I suppose�.lol.
DannyBoy
Good guess. The other three didn't make sense.