Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Amur Maple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Pekannuss
In French
érable de l'Amour
Pacanier
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Amur Maple
Pecan
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
klon amur
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
amur acernis
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Pecan
Season and care of Amur Maple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Pecan Physical Information
Amur Maple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Pecan are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Pecan
Care of Amur Maple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.