Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Prunus virginiana
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Chokecherry
पेकॉन
In German
Chokecherry
Pekannuss
In French
Chokecherry
Pacanier
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Chokecherry
Pecan
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Chokecherry
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
chokecherry
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Pecan
Season and care of Chokecherry and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Pecan Physical Information
Chokecherry and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Pecan
Care of Chokecherry and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry 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.