Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
पेकॉन
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Pekannuss
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Pecan
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Pecan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Pinaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Pecan. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Pecan has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Pecan Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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 Bristlecone Pine 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.