Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
China
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Availablle
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Davidia
In German
Pekannuss
Davidia
In French
Pacanier
Davidia
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Davidia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Davidia
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cornales
Family
Juglandaceae
Nyssaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Davidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Astereae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Davidioideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Davidia
Season and care of Pecan and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Davidia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Davidia Physical Information
Pecan and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Davidia are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Davidia
Care of Pecan and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.