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The Texas state tree is the pecan tree, which is native to Texas and northern Mexico. It grows both in the wild and in orchards where pecan nuts are cultivated. Texas produces more pecans than any other state except Georgia and New Mexico.
The pecan tree (Carya illinoensis) was designated the official state tree of Texas in 1919; the native pecan tree can survive more than a thousand years.
Scientifically the state tree of Texas has the name Carya illinoensis, and is deciduous, which means it loses its leaves every year. The tree is actually closely related to the walnut and hickory plants. It grows across much of the state, and was always a food source for people living in the Americas.
The pecan tree isn’t just any tree – it’s their official state tree, symbolizing strength, resilience, and abundance, deeply rooted in the hearts of Texans. Join us as we explore the fascinating story behind the pecan tree and discover why it holds such a special place in the Lone Star State.
What is the Texas state tree and flower? The Texas state tree is the Pecan tree and the state flower is the bluebonnets. Both of these state symbols were signed into law in the early 1900’s.
Tree: Pecan Tree. Before he died in 1906, former governor James Stephen Hogg requested that a pecan tree mark his grave. As a result, the native tree rose in popularity. It was declared the state tree in 1919. Widespread in the wild and popular as a yard tree, the pecan is native to Texas and produces the state's only commercially grown nut.
The pecan was made the official state tree of Texas by an act of the Thirty-sixth Legislature in regular session, 1919. Acts of the Fortieth Legislature, 1927, confirmed the choice. Sentiment favoring the pecan as the state tree was fostered by the request of Governor James Stephen Hogg that a pecan tree be planted at his grave.
State Tree: Pecan (Officially adopted in 1919) State Bird: Northern Mockingbird (Officially recognized by the Legislature in 1927) Texas State Seal (Office of the Secretary of State) State Flower: Bluebonnet (Several varieties of this lupine blanket the Texas countryside each spring. Officially adopted in 1901) State Food: Chili
Texans’ affinity for pecans represents a triple play among state symbols: the tree, nut, and pie. It also binds us together historically and culturally.
This page offers information about the Texas state tree, the Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis), and its adoption as the official state tree.