Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Lime Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spider mites
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS phellomanus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Cork Oak
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
कॉर्क ट्री
पेकॉन
In German
Cork Tree
Pekannuss
In French
Arbre de Cork
Pacanier
In Spanish
Árbol de corcho
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Cork Tree
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Cork Tree
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Cork ligno
Pecan
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Celastraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Quercus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mirinae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Cork Tree and Pecan
Season and care of Cork Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Cork Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cork Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cork Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Cork Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Cork Tree and Pecan Physical Information
Cork Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cork Tree and Pecan are as follows:
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Cork Tree and Pecan
Care of Cork Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cork Tree pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cork 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.