Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Not Available
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
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
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
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
पेकॉन
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Pekannuss
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Pacanier
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Pecan
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Pecan
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Pecan and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Pecan and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Care of Pecan and American Hornbeam
Care of Pecan and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.