Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
-
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
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
Aphids, Insects
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
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, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
पेकॉन
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Pekannuss
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Pacanier
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Pecan
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Pecan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Juglandales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Pecan
Season and care of Kukui and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Pecan Physical Information
Kukui and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Pecan are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Pecan
Care of Kukui and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.