Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
pachysandra
पेकॉन
In German
Ysander
Pekannuss
In French
pachysandra
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Pachysandra
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Runianka
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pachysandra
Pecan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Order
Buxales
Juglandales
Family
Buxaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
sarcococceae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Pecan
Season and care of Pachysandra and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Pecan Physical Information
Pachysandra and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Pecan are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Pecan
Care of Pachysandra and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.