Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
it is a variety of pine
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma, Skin rash
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
Stem
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, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PINUS taeda
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
पेकॉन
loblolly pine
In German
Pekannuss
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Pacanier
pin à encens
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
pino taeda
In Greek
Pecan
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Pinus taeda
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
Pecan
pinea taeda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
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 Loblolly Pine
Season and care of Pecan and Loblolly Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Loblolly Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Loblolly Pine Physical Information
Pecan and Loblolly Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Loblolly Pine are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Loblolly Pine
Care of Pecan and Loblolly Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.