Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Russia/Siberia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Shrub
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
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, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
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
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
MICROBIOTA decussata
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
In Hindi
पेकॉन
माइक्रोबायोटा
In German
Pekannuss
Mikrobiota
In French
Pacanier
microbiote
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
microbiota
In Greek
Pecan
μικροχλωρίδας
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
microbiota
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
mikroflory
In Latin
Pecan
Microbiota
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Microbiota
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Microbiota
Season and care of Pecan and Microbiota is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Microbiota Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Microbiota season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Microbiota is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Microbiota Physical Information
Pecan and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Microbiota are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Microbiota
Care of Pecan and Microbiota include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Microbiota 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 Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.