Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Peanut
In German
Pekannuss
Erdnuss
In French
Pacanier
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Maní
In Greek
Pecan
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Amendoim
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fabales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Peanut
Season and care of Pecan and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Pecan and Peanut Physical Information
Pecan and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Peanut are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Peanut
Care of Pecan and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.