Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Heliotropium
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
पेकॉन
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
Pekannuss
Heliotrop
In French
Pacanier
héliotrope
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
heliotropo
In Greek
Pecan
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
heliotrópio
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
heliotrop
In Latin
Pecan
Heliotrope
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Heliotropioideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Heliotrope
Season and care of Pecan and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliotrope season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Heliotrope Physical Information
Pecan and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Heliotrope are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Heliotrope
Care of Pecan and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.