Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
Needs watering once a week, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Pekannuss
Fireglow Maple
In French
Pacanier
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Pecan
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Pecan
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Pecan and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Pecan and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Fireglow Maple
Care of Pecan and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.