Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Pekannuss
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Pacanier
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Pecan
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Pecan
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Pecan and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Pecan and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pecan and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Pecan and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.