Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Caribbean, South America
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not available
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Not Available
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
Palo Santo
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
palo santo
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
palo santo
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
palo santo
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
palo santo
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
palo santo
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
S. Palo
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Zygophyllaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Bursera
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Juglandoideae
  
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Pecan
Season and care of Palo Santo and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Pecan season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and Pecan Physical Information
Palo Santo and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Pecan are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Santo and Pecan
Care of Palo Santo and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.