Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
it is a variety of pine
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Fields
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1
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
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
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?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of 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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
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 stimulate growth
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, 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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
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
Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
loblolly pine
पेकॉन
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Pekannuss
In French
pin à encens
Pacanier
In Spanish
pino taeda
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
pinea taeda
Pecan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Pinaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Pecan
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Loblolly Pine and Pecan Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Pecan are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Loblolly Pine and Pecan
Care of Loblolly Pine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.