Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Pekannuss
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Pacanier
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Pecan
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Pecan season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Nectarine 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.