Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Beans
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Pekannuss
Cotyledon
In French
Pacanier
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Cotyledon
In Greek
Pecan
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Cotyledon
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Liścień
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Cotyledon
Season and care of Pecan and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Pecan and Cotyledon Physical Information
Pecan and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Cotyledon are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pecan and Cotyledon
Care of Pecan and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.