Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
2,133.60 cm
  
20
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
  
Yellow, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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 watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
  
Bark, Leaves, Sap
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
  
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
  
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
  
In Hindi
पेकॉन
  
काले बर्च वृक्ष
  
In German
Pekannuss
  
Schwarze Birke
  
In French
Pacanier
  
Noir Bouleau
  
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
  
Negro del árbol de abedul
  
In Greek
Pecan
  
Μαύρο Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
  
Bétula Preto
  
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
  
Czarny Brzoza
  
In Latin
Pecan
  
Niger Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Juglandales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Carya Nutt.
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pecan and Black Birch
Season and care of Pecan and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Black Birch Physical Information
Pecan and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Black Birch are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Black Birch
Care of Pecan and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.