Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Juglans nigra
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Black Walnut
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
पेकॉन
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Pekannuss
In French
Noir noyer
Pacanier
In Spanish
nogal negro
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Pecan
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Juglandales
Family
Juglandaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Juglans
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Pecan
Season and care of Black Walnut and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Pecan Physical Information
Black Walnut and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Pecan are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Pecan
Care of Black Walnut and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Walnut 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.