Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Woodlands
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, 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, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
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
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
पेकॉन
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Pekannuss
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Pacanier
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Pecan
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Pecan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Pecan season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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.