Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
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
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
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Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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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
Wildlife, Windbreak
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
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, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
limber pine
In Hindi
पेकॉन
limber pine
In German
Pekannuss
limber pine
In French
Pacanier
limber pine
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
limber pine
In Greek
Pecan
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
limver foi
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
limver poszedł
In Latin
Pecan
limver abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Limber Pine
Season and care of Pecan and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Limber Pine Physical Information
Pecan and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Limber Pine are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Limber Pine
Care of Pecan and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.