Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
-
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Grassland
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
पेकॉन
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Pekannuss
In French
vulpin des prés
Pacanier
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
Pecan
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
łąka ber
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Pecan
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Pecan Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Pecan are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Pecan
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.