Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
Not Available
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
Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Milium effusum
पेकॉन
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Pekannuss
In French
millet étalé
Pacanier
In Spanish
effusum milium
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
milium effusum
Pecan
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
milium effusum
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Pecan
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Milium Effusum and Pecan Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Pecan are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Milium Effusum and Pecan
Care of Milium Effusum and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Milium Effusum 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.