Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Perennials
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
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
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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Melampodium
In German
Pekannuss
Melmpodiam
In French
Pacanier
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Melmpodiam
In Greek
Pecan
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Melmpodiam
In Latin
Pecan
Melmpodiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Asterales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Melampodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Millerieae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Melampodium
Season and care of Pecan and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Melampodium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Pecan and Melampodium Physical Information
Pecan and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Melampodium are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Melampodium
Care of Pecan and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Melampodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.