Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
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 a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Crested Iris
In Hindi
पेकॉन
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Pekannuss
Crested Iris
In French
Pacanier
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Crested Iris
In Greek
Pecan
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Crested Iris
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Pecan
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asparagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Crested Iris
Season and care of Pecan and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Crested Iris Physical Information
Pecan and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Crested Iris are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pecan and Crested Iris
Care of Pecan and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.