Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Abutilon
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
subtropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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, Peach
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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, Fruits
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
flowering maple
पेकॉन
In German
Schönmalve
Pekannuss
In French
érable floraison
Pacanier
In Spanish
arce de floración
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
Pecan
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Juglandales
Family
Malvaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Pecan
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Pecan Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Pecan are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Maple and Pecan
Care of Flowering Maple and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple 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.