Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 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
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Pekannuss
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Pacanier
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Pecan
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Brunfelsia Americana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Brassicales
Family
Juglandaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Capparis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Pecan and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Pecan and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Pecan and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pecan and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Pecan and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.