Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Ash Tree
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Esche
Pekannuss
In Spanish
Fresno
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Pecan
In Portuguese
Freixo
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Jesion
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Oleaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Pecan
Season and care of Ash Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Pecan season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Pecan Physical Information
Ash Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Pecan are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Pecan
Care of Ash Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.