Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
hakone grass
पेकॉन
In German
Hakone Gras
Pekannuss
In French
Hakone herbe
Pacanier
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Pecan
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Hakone herba
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Pecan
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Pecan Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Pecan are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Pecan
Care of Hakone Grass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hakone Grass 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.