Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Australia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
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
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In German
Pekannuss
Flaschenbaum
In French
Pacanier
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Pecan
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Pecan
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malvales
Family
Juglandaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Pecan and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Pecan and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Bottle Tree
Care of Pecan and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.