Carya illinoinensis 'Silverback' (Pecan 'Silverback')

The Pecan 'Silverback' is a cultivar of the Carya illinoinensis species. It is a large deciduous tree known for its straight trunk and spreading canopy. The leaves are pinnate, consisting of multiple leaflets, and turn yellow in the fall. This variety is named 'Silverback' due to the silvery-gray fuzzy layer on the young twigs and undersides of the leaves.