Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Longleaf is a type of pine
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Seedlings, 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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
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Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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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 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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PINUS palustris
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Longleaf Pine
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Longleaf Pine
In German
Pekannuss
Longleaf Pine
In French
Pacanier
pin des marais
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
pino de hoja larga
In Greek
Pecan
Longleaf πεύκο
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Longleaf pinho
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Longleaf sosna
In Latin
Pecan
longleaf pinus
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 Longleaf Pine
Season and care of Pecan and Longleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Longleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Longleaf Pine Physical Information
Pecan and Longleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Longleaf Pine are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Longleaf Pine
Care of Pecan and Longleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.