Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
not available
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
9-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Alopecurus
  
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 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.