Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, 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?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
पेकॉन
In German
Giant Sequoia
Pekannuss
In French
Séquoia géant
Pacanier
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Pecan
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Cupressaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Carya Nutt.
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Pecan
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Pecan Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Pecan are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Pecan
Care of Giant Sequoia and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.