Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
पेकॉन
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Pekannuss
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Pacanier
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Pecan
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Pecan
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ranunculales
Family
Juglandaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Pecan and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Pecan and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pecan and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Pecan and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Pecan and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.