Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
698
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40000
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-115-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-7
9-1
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
150.00 cm2,130.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
180.00 cm1,220.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Philadelphus
पेकॉन
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Pekannuss
In French
Philadelphus
Pacanier
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Philadelphus
Pecan
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Philadelphus
Pecan
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Juglandales
Family
Rutaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
17919
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27800
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