Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Lignum Vitae
In German
Pekannuss
Lignum Vitae
In French
Pacanier
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Palo santo
In Greek
Pecan
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
pau-santo
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Pecan
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Pecan and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae
Care of Pecan and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.