Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
River side
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
-
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Eukalyptus
Pekannuss
In French
Eucalyptus
Pacanier
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Pecan
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Juglandales
Family
Myrtaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Pecan
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Pecan season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Pecan Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Pecan are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Pecan
Care of Eucalyptus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.