Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs more water during establishment
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
पेकॉन
pachysandra
In German
Pekannuss
Ysander
In French
Pacanier
pachysandra
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Pachysandra
In Greek
Pecan
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Pachysandra
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Runianka
In Latin
Pecan
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Juglandales
Buxales
Family
Juglandaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Pachysandra
Season and care of Pecan and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Pachysandra Physical Information
Pecan and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Pachysandra are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Pachysandra
Care of Pecan and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.