Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Pekannuss
Gala Apfel
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Gala
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Gala
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Gala Apple
Season and care of Pecan and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Gala Apple Physical Information
Pecan and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Gala Apple are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Gala Apple
Care of Pecan and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.