Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, 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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Leaf Blotch, Ringspot virus, Stem rot, Tip blight, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Ants, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cut Flowers, 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
Alterative, Analgesic, Anodyne, anti inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Double Pink Peony, Garden Peony
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Double Pink Peony
In German
Pekannuss
Doppelte rosa Pfingstrosen
In French
Pacanier
Double Rose pivoine
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Doble Pink Peony
In Greek
Pecan
Διπλό Ροζ Παιωνία
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Duplo Pink Peony
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Podwójne Pink Peony
In Latin
Pecan
Geminus Pink AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Dilleniales
Family
Juglandaceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Double Pink Peony
Season and care of Pecan and Double Pink Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Double Pink Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Double Pink Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Double Pink Peony is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Double Pink Peony is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Double Pink Peony Physical Information
Pecan and Double Pink Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Double Pink Peony height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Double Pink Peony are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Double Pink Peony
Care of Pecan and Double Pink Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Double Pink Peony 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 Double Pink Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.