Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Partial shade
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Stem
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In German
Pekannuss
Dracaena
In French
Pacanier
Dracaena
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Árbol de serpiente
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Dracaena
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Dracena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Liliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Dracaena
Season and care of Pecan and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Pecan and Dracaena Physical Information
Pecan and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Dracaena are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Dracaena
Care of Pecan and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.