Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In German
Pekannuss
Schnittlauch
In French
Pacanier
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Cebollino
In Greek
Pecan
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cebolinha
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Pecan
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Chives
Season and care of Pecan and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
Pecan and Chives Physical Information
Pecan and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Chives are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Chives
Care of Pecan and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.