Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
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
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
पेकॉन
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Pekannuss
italienisches Raigras
In French
Pacanier
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Pecan
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
azevém
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Pecan
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Pecan and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Pecan and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Pecan and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.