Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Aphids, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
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
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In German
Pekannuss
Crispin Apfel
In French
Pacanier
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Pecan
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Apple Cider
In Latin
Pecan
Cider Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Pecan and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Pecan and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Mutsu Apple
Care of Pecan and Mutsu Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.