Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
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Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Switchgrass
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Requires watering in the growing season
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Deers
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
small hedge
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
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PANICUM
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Panicum
In German
Pekannuss
panikom
In French
Pacanier
panikom
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
panikom
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Panicum
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Panicum
Season and care of Pecan and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Panicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Panicum Physical Information
Pecan and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Panicum are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Panicum
Care of Pecan and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.