Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
California, Mexico
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
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
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Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
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, Shadow Tree
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
Sap, Wood
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 for woodware, Used in construction, Used in 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
पेकॉन
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Pekannuss
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Pacanier
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Pecan
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Pecan and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Pecan and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Monterey Pine
Care of Pecan and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.