Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 less watering, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Incense Cedar
In German
Pekannuss
Zeder
In French
Pacanier
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Pecan
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Pecan
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Pecan and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Pecan and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Incense Cedar
Care of Pecan and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.