Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
red pin,Norway pine,pinus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-5
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
orange brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
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
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, sawflies
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
songbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Pulp
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Herbicide, Used for making green dye
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
Screening, Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS resinosa
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Norway Pine
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Norway pine
पेकॉन
In German
Amerikanische Rot-Kiefer
Pekannuss
In French
Pin rouge
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pinus resinosa
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Norway pine
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pinus resinosa
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Sosna czerwona
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Norway pine
Pecan
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Pinaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Norway Pine and Pecan
Season and care of Norway Pine and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Norway Pine and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norway Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norway Pine is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Norway Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Norway Pine and Pecan Physical Information
Norway Pine and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Norway Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Norway Pine and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Norway Pine and Pecan
Care of Norway Pine and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norway Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Norway Pine 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.