Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Leaf
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Insignificant
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
-
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
-
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Hydrangea
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Pekannuss
Hortensie
In French
Pacanier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Hortênsia
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Blue Star Creeper
Season and care of Pecan and Blue Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Blue Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Blue Star Creeper is Light while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Star Creeper is Acidic.
Pecan and Blue Star Creeper Physical Information
Pecan and Blue Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Star Creeper height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Blue Star Creeper are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Blue Star Creeper flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Blue Star Creeper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pecan and Blue Star Creeper
Care of Pecan and Blue Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Blue Star Creeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Star Creeper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.